So anybody who likes rare & quirky this low mileage beasties is a gem. (but don't expect a good PX price)
https://www.21stmoto.co.uk/product/hond ... otorcycle/
If I had the cash spare it would be in my collection
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Blimey did`nt even know they existed.
Very nice.
Best Mark.
Very nice.
Best Mark.
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I do like that,they never caught on not a “proper†bike or scooter
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Yes, met an owner last year, who was delighted with his!
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Ive had two, Jaz currently has one. There was lots of debate here a few years ago about the DN01, is it a bike? or is it a scoot? is it a custom? or a street machine? Does it matter!!
It has a 700 deauville v-twin engine and Honda's only HFT ( human friendly transmission), which can be ridden in manual or auto. Its nothing like the current DCT.
I think they are fantastic machines, so smooth and well built, the only negative I can think of is limited ground clearance, but hey its not a sports bike.
I was also recently told that the HFT gearbox is a cassette type, 15 mins to change, but a sealed unit costing near 3 grand, but come on, its a Honda.
It has a 700 deauville v-twin engine and Honda's only HFT ( human friendly transmission), which can be ridden in manual or auto. Its nothing like the current DCT.
I think they are fantastic machines, so smooth and well built, the only negative I can think of is limited ground clearance, but hey its not a sports bike.
I was also recently told that the HFT gearbox is a cassette type, 15 mins to change, but a sealed unit costing near 3 grand, but come on, its a Honda.
Im not a gynecologist, but I dont mind taking a look.
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I'd have thought the dealer would be desperate to get rid of it!! Especially in mid winter.
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I have revisited them second hand several times but usually they are a lot higher mileage.horobags wrote: ↑Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:51 am Ive had two, Jaz currently has one.
It has a 700 deauville v-twin engine and Honda's only HFT ( human friendly transmission), which can be ridden in manual or auto.
I think they are fantastic machines, so smooth and well built, the only negative I can think of is limited ground clearance, but hey its not a sports bike.
I was also recently told that the HFT gearbox is a cassette type, 15 mins to change, but a sealed unit costing near 3 grand, but come on, its a Honda.
Usual story a peach comes up when I haven't got the cash or PX machines.
Some things aren't to be
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As they're like rocking horse shit he'll be happy go sit on this one.(wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't the owners)
Moto 21 have never offered good PX prices (below book) which is why I've never bought from them, but their service department is the dogs IMHO
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I read somewhere that the gearboxes are so expensive to make (and prohibitively expensive to fix) as assembly and maintenance are required to be in clean-room conditions. So not quite like your average bike workshop then!
Its an intriguing idea, but a little pointless as Honda were simultaneously working on DCT. I wonder how efficient it is with all the hydraulic gubbins.
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Smurph had one when they first came out. I remember him bringing it to one of the big Muppets Meets, probably Rutland 2008.
I was impressed with it, as were most folks.
I was impressed with it, as were most folks.