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21/10/2005: "Honda DN-01 Concept"

The 39th Tokyo Motor Show 2005 opens this weekend and Honda have shown off their automatic transmission touring motorcycle of the future.

The DN-01, ( it stands for Dream New ) is equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission and a water-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC, V-type, 2-cylinder, 680cc engine. Honda will continue the development of DN-01 with the goal of introducing it to the market in the near future.

DN-01 is being developed in the concept of a comfortable sports cruiser, with the accent on rider-friendly touring and commuting. The new hydraulic mechanical continuously variable HFT (Human Fitting Transmission) system features two types of full automatic modes, as well as a 6-speed manual mode which the rider operates through buttons located on the handle.

The 39th Tokyo Motor Show 2005 will open its doors to the general public beginning Saturday, October 22, in Makuhari, Chiba. Honda will present a motorcycle display booth with the theme of "Dream Wings." The theme represents Honda's effort to make people-motorcycle relationships more dream-inspiring and to propose a new level of riding pleasure with new values Honda will create.

(this article was taken from insidebikes.com)