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I am about to buy Honda DN-01 , but my friends say, CVT Bike no enough punch to be a clutch bike, and no fun...

Ok I'm confused

Because you made a statement, then ended it with a question. Then asked if we agree or disagree.

I just wanna make sure I vote right.

a lot of people can not drive a stick shift and don't want to try to ride a bike for that reason. do you think people had this same conversation when they started putting automatics in horseless carriages?

The CVT system used in scooters is not a good comparison. The DN-01 has automatic transmission, but it doesn't use belts like CVT's. It's a hydraulic transmission with shaft final drive output and mechanical lockup. It's kind of unique in the motorcycle world, I can't think of anything else like it (but I'm sure some of the more mechanically-oriented members will....)

Here's a link to more about the DN-01 transmission: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/Motorcycle- ... les/#dn-01

The detuned 680cc twin in the DN-01 and it's 595lb weight will probably limit performance more than that transmission. The transmission is kind of cool, some engineering went into that.

All that said, I'd prefer to shift for myself. But if I was interested in an automatic transmission bike, I'd take a serious look at the DN-01. I've ridden scooters with CVT's before (Honda Reflex). This system is more sophisticated.

Agreed, I'd much rather have the control and such of shifting myself, but the Honda DN-01 is just like an automatic car... Torque Converter, automatic transmission, shaft drive... Sounds just like my Camry... haha
But yeah, if you're not a shifter, rock on the DN-01!

Don't forget about the (rather pricey) Ridley and its CVT.

If you've never ridden before and don't have a physical impairment that would keep you from riding a normal bike, then I would learn on a regular bike. At $14.5k very unique motorcycle I imagine you'd have one of the most expensive trainers ever.

As to the power, can't be worse than my 74 cb360 and that thing is a blast to ride.

I think it would open motorcycles to people who can't shift. new riders who are learning to ride without shifting will learne faster .

I rode a big Motorscooter with a CVT trans and had alot of fun on it. But the scooters are half the price of that Honda.

The CVT clutch has been improved and perfected since when it first came out, The Nissan Sentra uses a CVT system. Its so simple by changing the gear ratio with a moveable pulley and weights, new materials making belts more durable.