Engineered by Honda for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2013 Honda DN-01 utilizes a 680 cc (41.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60.4 HP (44.1 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 64 Nm (47.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 88.8 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the DN-01 measures 269 kg (593 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.45 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 691 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,605 mm (63.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 379 km (235 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2006 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
88.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.22 HP/kg (4.45 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~379 km (235 mi)
Engine
Displacement680.0 ccm (41.49 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power60.4 HP (44.1 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke81.0 x 66.0 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 40mm throttle bodies and 12-hole injectors
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital transistorized with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.00 litres/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases92.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle
Rake28.3°
Trail111 mm (4.4 inches)
Front Suspension41mm telescopic fork with 4.2 inches travel
Rear SuspensionPro Arm single-side swingarm with single shock, seven-position spring preload adjustability
Rear Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1605 mm (63.2 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø276 mm (10.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.269.0 kg (593.0 pounds)
Seat Height691 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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