2009 Honda DN-01

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ok lets try this with an actual message = ]
not sure if a 15 thousand dollar motorcycle is a good starter bike. I picture a cheap easy to ride 400-700 cc standard.The DN-01 with the auto tranny it is easier to ride but there are just certain people who are not meant to ride regardless of the motorcycle. I'm sure we all know at least one.
stylewise I think it's a sharp looking motorcycle. I did see one at the dealer and liked it but the price tag and the lack of thrill factor scream no way and did I mention it's around $15k. I could click off a dozen $15 or less MC's I'd rather have.
bill m


> 
> I think you guys are being a little harsh. No, I wouldn't want one 
> either, but I'm sure somebody out there will think it's cool.
> 
> --- On Mon, 5/4/09, Paul Landry <p_landry at telus.net> wrote:
> 
> From: Paul Landry <p_landry at telus.net>
> Subject: RE: 2009 Honda DN-01
> To: "'GPZ LIST'" <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
> Date: Monday, May 4, 2009, 1:49 PM
> 
> I applaud Honda for venturing "outside the box" with this thing but,
> the
> execution is..  Well..  Odd.
> Too much time with the marketing department and the consumer committee /
> market research analysis..
> Aka - Marketing run amuck!.
> 
> There is some neat technology applied to this thing, especially the
> transmission.
> Agreed, this 600+ lb "supper scooter" @ $15k is not a great show case
> for it
> as it tries to be everything to everyone and is nothing to anyone!.  IMHO
> 
> Too bad they did not apply some of that tech and innovation in a more
> conventional cruiser style and maybe a sport tourer type of package.  More
> like Aprilla did with the Mana 850.
> 
> Personally, I am not ready to give up my clutch and manual transmission, too
> much fun!..  But..  Not that long ago I would have scoffed at ABS on bikes,
> with this new generation of ABS from the likes of Honda (CBR1000RR for
> example) I am changing my tune!..
> 
> While I would not buy it, I would not poke too much fun at someone that
> does, as they obvious had more money than me!..  ;-D
> 
> 
> Paul W. Landry
> P_Landry at telus.net
> 
> -----SNIP-----
> From: andy burkard
> 
> Undoubtably the stupidest thing i've ever seen from honda.
> 
> http://powersports.honda.com/street/crossover.aspx
> 
> nope, it's not photoshop - - DROP 15K ON THIS RIDICULOUS THING!!!
> 
> the folks at honda who came up with this thing should be shot.
> 
> IMHO of course...
> andy b

>


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