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Popular Mechanics tries out Honda DN01, records 44 mpg

There's a recent trend towards automatic transmissions in full-size two-wheelers that blur the line between large maxiscooters and true motorcycles and Honda is making that distinction much harder to differentiate with its new DN-01. While Aprilia's recent Mana 850 could best be described as a motorcycle with an automatic transmission, the DN-01 seems a bit more like a very large scooter with a laid-back cruiser styling and riding position. What's the point? It seems that some riders prefer machines with larger contact points on the ground ... Read more →

Honda files a patent for a new two-wheeler, the Griffon Jeremy Korzeniewski

It looks like there may be a new scooter coming to market from Honda. We don't bring you news of every single scooter that may be coming soon to a dealer near you, though. This isn't just any ...

Ridley Motorcycles: Custom bikes, automatic transmissions Jeremy Korzeniewski

All right, the weather is starting to get nicer, finally. Today where I live in Ohio we hit 75 degrees and the sun was out. I opened up the garage to get my motorcycle out for the first time in ...

Would you ride a Harley if you didn't need to change gears? Good news then! Jeremy Korzeniewski

There are certain individuals who just refuse to use a clutch. We told you a little while back that automatic gearboxes are becoming the shifting method of choice all around the world. And now, if ...

Popular Mechanics tries out Honda DN01, records 44 mpg 9 months ago on Autoblog Green

There's a recent trend towards automatic transmissions in full-size two-wheelers that blur the line between large maxiscooters and true motorcycles and Honda is making that distinction much harder to differentiate with its new DN-01. While Aprilia's recent Mana 850 could best be described as a ...

Honda files a patent for a new two-wheeler, the Griffon 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

It looks like there may be a new scooter coming to market from Honda. We don't bring you news of every single scooter that may be coming soon to a dealer near you, though. This isn't just any scooter, though. This is the Honda Griffon concept that was shown at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show. A 750cc ...

Ridley Motorcycles: Custom bikes, automatic transmissions 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

All right, the weather is starting to get nicer, finally. Today where I live in Ohio we hit 75 degrees and the sun was out. I opened up the garage to get my motorcycle out for the first time in 2007. Riding my motorcycle is one of the few things that I can truly enjoy, and know that the gasoline ...

Would you ride a Harley if you didn't need to change gears? Good news then! 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

There are certain individuals who just refuse to use a clutch. We told you a little while back that automatic gearboxes are becoming the shifting method of choice all around the world. And now, if you'd like to save some gas and lower your emissions by riding a motorcycle, but you don't want to ...


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