Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: roguegeek on October 21, 2005, 07:57:51 AM
Post by: roguegeek on October 21, 2005, 07:57:51 AM
Remember Yamaha's hybrid prototype (http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21724)? Well Honda has something of their own to show off at the Tokyo Motor Show. Say hello to the DN-01 (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/20october05_honda_dn01.htm). It's a blend of scooter and full on motorcycle.
(http://www.motorcycledaily.com/102005top.jpg)
(http://www.motorcycledaily.com/102005top.jpg)
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: jake42 on October 21, 2005, 08:05:52 AM
Post by: jake42 on October 21, 2005, 08:05:52 AM
at least it looks better than the yammie.
jake
jake
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: JetSwing on October 21, 2005, 08:12:55 AM
Post by: JetSwing on October 21, 2005, 08:12:55 AM
looks like a fat r6 with a couch in the back
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: JetSwing on October 21, 2005, 08:19:00 AM
Post by: JetSwing on October 21, 2005, 08:19:00 AM
here's a suzuki version...loooks hot!
(http://www.gs500e.co.uk/albums/Snapshots/139_3966_IMG.sized.jpg)
(http://www.gs500e.co.uk/albums/Snapshots/139_3965_IMG.sized.jpg)
(http://www.gs500e.co.uk/albums/Snapshots/139_3966_IMG.sized.jpg)
(http://www.gs500e.co.uk/albums/Snapshots/139_3965_IMG.sized.jpg)
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: roguegeek on October 21, 2005, 09:08:32 AM
Post by: roguegeek on October 21, 2005, 09:08:32 AM
It's an entirely new class of motorcycle if you ask me and it's kinda exciting. If I had money just flying out of my butt, I'd definitely get that Suzuki just because it's getting close to looking like Kaneda's bike.
(http://www.projectrich.com/misc/akira_bike.jpg)
(http://www.projectrich.com/misc/akira_bike.jpg)
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: JetSwing on October 21, 2005, 09:17:58 AM
Post by: JetSwing on October 21, 2005, 09:17:58 AM
Quote from: roguegeekIt's an entirely new class of motorcycle if you ask me and it's kinda exciting. If I had money just flying out of my butt, I'd definitely get that Suzuki just because it's getting close to looking like Kaneda's bike.maybe in 5 to 10 years... :dunno:
the name is g-strider, powered by a 916 cc engine with automatic transmission (ghey)
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: JetSwing on October 21, 2005, 09:23:26 AM
Post by: JetSwing on October 21, 2005, 09:23:26 AM
check this out though...it's pretty close :dunno:
2001 boost king concept
(http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/prototype-spy-concept/Suzuki-2001-BoostKing-small.jpg)
2006 gsr 600
(http://www.motorbox.com/static/upl/s/suzukigsr600-7153-005-f.jpg)
2001 boost king concept
(http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/prototype-spy-concept/Suzuki-2001-BoostKing-small.jpg)
2006 gsr 600
(http://www.motorbox.com/static/upl/s/suzukigsr600-7153-005-f.jpg)
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: Roadstergal on October 21, 2005, 09:25:34 AM
Post by: Roadstergal on October 21, 2005, 09:25:34 AM
The problem with those is that they take the fun bit out of biking (shifting) without giving you the practical bit of scootering (underseat storage) to make up for it. No thanks.
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: JetSwing on October 21, 2005, 09:27:45 AM
Post by: JetSwing on October 21, 2005, 09:27:45 AM
Quote from: RoadstergalThe problem with those is that they take the fun bit out of biking (shifting) without giving you the practical bit of scootering (underseat storage) to make up for it. No thanks.true...but the wow factor overides my practical thoughts. i'll take one in a heart beat :mrgreen:
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: roguegeek on October 21, 2005, 01:21:08 PM
Post by: roguegeek on October 21, 2005, 01:21:08 PM
Quote from: JetSwing+1 :thumb:Quote from: RoadstergalThe problem with those is that they take the fun bit out of biking (shifting) without giving you the practical bit of scootering (underseat storage) to make up for it. No thanks.true...but the wow factor overides my practical thoughts. i'll take one in a heart beat :mrgreen:
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: jake42 on October 22, 2005, 07:38:29 AM
Post by: jake42 on October 22, 2005, 07:38:29 AM
the seating positon on that suzuki looks absolutely ridiculous. It doesn't look like you'd have any feel for the road at all.
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: natedawg120 on October 22, 2005, 02:16:52 PM
Post by: natedawg120 on October 22, 2005, 02:16:52 PM
I don't know. I would much rather have a machine with a normal setup.
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: Bluebellylint on October 23, 2005, 07:37:20 PM
Post by: Bluebellylint on October 23, 2005, 07:37:20 PM
:? that g-strider looks like a POS
especially if you don't get to shift
especially if you don't get to shift
Title: Honda DN-01 prototype...
Post by: Roadstergal on October 23, 2005, 07:46:04 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on October 23, 2005, 07:46:04 PM
Quote from: jake42the seating positon on that suzuki looks absolutely ridiculous. It doesn't look like you'd have any feel for the road at all.
It's a cruiser-style seating position without the ape hangers.
So, ja, what you said. ;)
Seriously, it's not too far off of my Burgman - it's very comfy for distances, and althuogh it isn't ideal for twisties, it's not bad.