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sky_blue
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 02:19 PM
http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/cruiser_standard/model.asp?ModelName=DN01&ModelYear=2009&ModelId=NSA700A9 (http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/cruiser_standard/model.asp?ModelName=DN01&ModelYear=2009&ModelId=NSA700A9)

http://powersports.honda.com/assets/images/model/model_hero_shot/Motorcycles/2009/large/DN-01.jpg

MetaLord 9
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 02:23 PM
it's a sport cruiser??

looks like a big red sperm. That think also looks like it would drive like an electronic shopping cart.

salsashark
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 02:37 PM
700cc v-twin in a 600lb bike... no thanks. But hey, at least it's an automatic?!




I would, on the other hand, love to see this Honda hit the U.S. market
http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/attachments/345x325-30.jpg
2009 CB1000R

rybo
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 02:39 PM
Instead of builing this they should have brought back the NT-650 Hawk GT

GregsGSXR
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 02:39 PM
Not for me but to each their own I guess.....

Sortarican
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 02:40 PM
I think they stole the concept:
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9172/sharkscooterxt0.jpg

dirkterrell
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 02:42 PM
Whatever, Honda. Looks like they're letting the VFR die on the vine. I guess I'll have to get my V-4 supersport from Aprilia.

Dirk

Devaclis
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 02:48 PM
Instead of builing this they should have brought back the NT-650 Hawk GT

Truer words have never been spoken.

ghostrider_9
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 02:51 PM
Somebody at Honda needs to be fired for this . . .

dallas
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 03:03 PM
I think they stole the concept:


I just watched Strange Wilderness the other night and it reminded me of the part in the movie when they were doing the narroration for the shark and the guy is all like "Duh, duuuuuuuhhhhhhhhh, duuuuhhhh, duuuuuuhhhhhhh."

CurtisRR
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 03:33 PM
I can't say I am thrilled with the looks but it is that cross between scooter and motorcycle. This may be a decent market for those wanting better fuel economy but can't even drive a manual car, which is the norm these days. This has been on the horizon for Honda for 2 to 3 years now. When Honda first showed pictures of this how ever long ago it was I was somewhat excited about it in terms of it might be the perfect option for a friend of mine who's leg got wasted when a car hit him. He can't ride a motorcycle but with this being more streched and wouldn't need to shift this may give someone like him the opportunity to get back on 2 wheels.

Sortarican
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 03:40 PM
I this may give someone like him the opportunity to get back on 2 wheels.

Good point.

Then again, the bulk of Honda riders I've met are handicapped in some way or another.
Most often mentally.

Devaclis
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 03:51 PM
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/Nate047/Deez%20Pix/Heath_smile.jpg

Sortarican
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 03:59 PM
http://www.pantherkut.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/dingo-ate-baby.jpg