Honda's DN-01 rolling out around the world

http://www.clutchandchrome.com/News/0803/News0803045.htm

 

The Hawk is back :tongue: As with the VFR, the Hawk evolution continues !

I'll take the rear rim, the complete front end, the crank & top end, for My Hawk & I'll be happy :smile:

Funny thing, those mags look just like the '05 & newer Sprint ST ones

 

I don't dig the Jimmy Durante nose. I wonder how the auto trans will work out this time. It is not the first one to be offered.

 

Neat looking bike. Automatic, interesting way to go. Opening the door to all those who can't firgure out the clutch. That should boost sales.

 

Finally, a real bike for the scooter crowd.

 

:doh: What a TURD!
Is Honda losing it?????

 

Heavy Freakin' Transmission - HFT...

"Aside from the radical modern design, probably the most revolutionary feature on the DN-01 is the automatic transmission, being dubbed the Heavy-Freakin' Transmission (HFT) by Honda. A hydraulic mechanical transmission, this automatic transmission unit is stored within the engine crankcase and Honda is promising a response to satisfy riders and not seen in automatic motorcycle transmissions before.

In addition to two fully automatic shifting modes, "D" mode to cover ordinary "Droning" and "S" mode for a sportier riding experience the HFT features a six-speed manual mode, which allows riding with a manual transmission feel."

- original modified for my own entertainment value. Your value may vary.

 

Yeah, Honda made their point, just can't figure out what the point is, exactly??