Honda D-Type

Honda D-Type
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledDream, Model D
ProductionAugust 1949–1951
AssemblyJapan: Hamamatsu Factory, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
PredecessorC-Type
SuccessorE-Type
ClassStandard
Engine98 cc (6.0 cu in) two-stroke single-cylinder engine
Bore / stroke50 mm × 50 mm (2.0 in × 2.0 in)
Power3 hp (2.2 kW) at 5000 rpm[1]
Torque3.15 lb⋅ft (4.27 N⋅m)
Ignition typeMagneto with Kick start
Transmission2-speed semi-automatic
Frame typePressed steel
SuspensionFront: Telescopic, Rear: Rigid
BrakesDrum brakes, front and rear
Tires2.00 x 3.00 front and rear
DimensionsL: 2,070 mm (81.5 in)
W: 740 mm (29.1 in)
H: 970 mm (38.2 in)
Weight80 kg (180 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity7 L (1.5 imp gal; 1.8 US gal)

The Honda D-Type is the first full-fledged motorcycle manufactured by Honda. The bike was also known as the Type D and Model D, and was the first of a series of models from Honda to be named Dream. The D-Type was produced from 1949 to 1951.

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