D-type, 1949

Watch this Honda Factory video of the Dream D-type in action.

Dream D-type
1949

98cc, 1-cylinder, 2-cycle, 2.3hp, 2-speed.

Launched in August 1949. After buying in cycle components such as wheels, forks etc for their C-type model, the D-type was Honda's first complete own manufactured frame and engine motorcycle and the first Honda to be named 'DREAM'.




Interesting design...
Note the unusual engine layout of the forward facing carburettor and rear exiting exhaust!
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