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Honda DN-01 V-Twin - [2008]
This edition of the Honda DN-01 V-Twin is the 6 speed | CVT version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Donald and Bruce Anstey TT Rep and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Team Rizla Suzuki Moto GP Repl.This particular Honda DN-01 has a 680cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2008 DN-01 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the DN-01's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda DN-01 V-Twin in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2008 Honda DN-01 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025]
In terms of power the 680cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 61 bhp (45 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 47.2 lb-ft (64.0 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda DN-01 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1984 Suzuki TS 250 X � RH 250 X has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Honda DN-01 V-Twin.
The 2008 Honda DN-01 V-Twin has a Power to weight ratio of 211.8 bhp per ton and 163.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 DN-01 competing with the 1984 Suzuki TS 250 X � RH 250 X [236.6 bhp\ton] and the 1984 Suzuki RH 250 X [236.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda DN-01 generating around 163.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Kawasaki KLR 650 S ABS [188.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure - Traveler [188.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.8 secs, this makes the Honda DN-01 V-Twin similar in acceleration to the 2019 Kawasaki W 800 Cafe (17.5 secs) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Deluxe SE (17.5 secs). This Honda DN-01 V-Twin also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2008 Honda DN-01 V-Twin and the 1999 Suzuki GS 125 S
When talking about the performance of the 2008 Honda DN-01 V-Twin on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1999 Suzuki GS 125 S (0 secs) and the 2015 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B (0 secs).
The 2008 version of the Honda DN-01 V-Twin has a maximum speed of 114mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 DN-01 equals the 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2008 Honda DN-01 V-Twin then how about a 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (125 mph) and the 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin (125 mph).
