I have never seen a bike that is this ugly or cool (I have not decided).  This is Honda’s DN-01.  Inside this odd bike there is a 680cc liquid-cooled engine with a HFT continuously variable, hydromechanical two-mode automatic transmission.  The transmission also has a six-speed manual mode that I can picture it being clunky like an automatic transmission in a car. 

This motorcycle appears to be new for 2009.  I’m looking forward to seeing this bike in person.  From the picture it looks like this bike could be quite comfortable to ride while still giving the sporty bike appearance.  The handle pars appear to be raised and allow the rider to sit fairly upright.  However the windshield does not look like it will do much for a ride who is sitting up.

I can see this bike as being a fairly good motorcycle for touring.