Moto journalists have had serious doubts about the Honda DN-01 going into production, but the Japanese manufacturer proves them wrong and starting with August 1 the motorcycle that blends in that much body types will begin being sold in the United Kingdom.
With this new model, Honda intends on showing its open mind in what concerns heading towards new horizons and I guess that the 680cc engine from the Honda Transalp is pretty suitable to do that.
The bike that is too fast to be a cruiser, to comfortable to be a sport bike and too aggressive to be a scooter comes with forward footboards and cruiser-like riding position, maxi-scooter handlebars and sport-tourer appearance.
It not only creates a whole new cathegory, but brings new systems in the motorcycle industry. Such a system is the ‘Human Friendly Transmission’ running in full automatic as an infinitely variable transmission, or locks into standard ratios and so provides a tiptronic-style ‘sports mode’ for when the going gets rough.
Offered for the equivalent of $18,200 in pounds, the brand new Honda DN-01 will have virtually no competition (not that there’s another thing like it on the market and the price is the decisive factor), exactly what Honda intended in the first place.
I understand if you feel like riding on the back wheel all day and I can also understand the “pleasure” of riding in the rain, but bringing your own source of water in order to do this is a little out of my understanding capabilities. I guess it is easier to lose grip and the tire doesn’t wear that much, but I’d rather spend money on a rear tire than on medicine. Even so, the guy is a real showman.
Franz Langer is a German engineer with a soft spot for single cylinder engines. You would think that his garage is filled with heavy vibrating 600 or 700cc motorcycles and this is exactly how it used to be until Franz retired and started building the most outrageous single cylinder motorcycles, just for the hell of it.
Of course, V-Twins were the alternative, but the possibilities are greater in that case and our engineer loves tough challenges so he had its name written in the Guinness (...) >> read
This year Triumph celebrates 50 years from when the first Bonneville was produced and in order to mark the half of century of existence on roads around the world, the British manufacturer has created two brand new limited edition models, one designed by Belfast, and the other by Ewan McGregor.
The first is black painted and features gold pinstriping and Triumph announced to sell a few models till the end of this year.
The second one is copper-plated and the fact that Ewan McGregor designed it makes it one off and will be auctioned for raising funds for UNICEF.
It seems that the model that has taken the Triumph name around the world never stops bragging about its great and long existence and we can say it once again: “It’s a Bonneville!”
When it comes to the number of horsepower on something that goes around powered by a Hayabusa engine the possibilities are hard to imagine and practically endless, but until now there is no naked bike to compare with this Suzuki B-King.
Its 430bhp set is apart from any other motorcycle and get it even closer to its cousin, the Hayabusa, a bike known for its affinity for tuning and especially turbochargers. And this is exactly what this B-King received: a turbo charger. Suddenly, the previously considered impressive 1340cc and 181 hp on the stock look weak and make you think on mounting such a thing on your new bike, but I would recommend you not to if fitted with wife and children. Turbochargers are not good for your marriage!
Is the Ducati range about to add another member to the already impressive number? Apparently, the Italian maker prepares an ultimate version of the Monster, one that will be powered by a 1098cc twin-cylinder engine and blow everything away with its extreme design. Colors will be Red, Black and White but, more important, Marchesini provides the forks and Brembo the brakes. Wait and see what happens, but we already know that nothing can go wrong with such a project. At least, there are no clues to reflect that. >> read
First introduced to the public at the Intermot International Fair in October 2006 in the city of Cologne, Germany, the XR1200 model from Harley-Davidson caught the motorcycling public attention as THE American roadster to compete with the Japanese and European alternatives on the so competitive market of the old continent.
Ever since, the maker had refined and mitigated the new project in something that would satisfy the European rider’s expectation and it seems that (...) >> read
Ducati will dedicate a whole week to its new Monster 696 model starting the 10th of May and ending on the 17th. As it was named, the “Open Week”, plans on being the best opportunity for fans to try the new naked bike, going from the nearest dealer among those members.
Even though completely redesigned and reengineered, the Monster 696 manages to retain its unique look, character and feel that have had the defining role in its great presence on the world’s market along these years. (...) >> read
An amazing Italian ride that remains true to the maker’s style and heritage, the Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 enters the scene as a completely new piece of machinery that can be considered as being a naked, a power cruiser and even a techno-custom. The immediate visual impact created when facing this new creation will definitely be sustained by a dream-like riding feel so we know what we’re expecting. >> read
With the new Breva 1200 Sport Moto Guzzi shows that its 85 years of heritage are still going strong today as this sporty approach towards such a demanding and yet risky segment manages to situate it among the best Italian naked bikes that money can buy. Powered by the 90 degree twin cylinder 1200 and painted like Moto Guzzi competition models, it stands as the best achievement in this maker’s model range and we’re on it. >> read
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