Honda DN-01 (NSA700A RC55 HFT) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
680cc Liquid-Cooled 52° V-Twin SOHC 8V + Hydromechanical HFT & Shaft · Source: Honda DN-01 (NSA700A RC55 HFT) (2008–2010) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda DN-01 (NSA700A RC55 HFT) (2008–2010) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2008–2010 Honda DN-01 (NSA700A RC55 HFT) (chassis RC55/NSA700A) requires 3.1 L (3.28 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) with filter service (15410-MCJ-000 (HF204) + DCT 15412-MGS-D21 (HF117)). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (130/70ZR17 M/C (62W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)), paired with 2× NGK CPR8EA-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ14S / YTZ12S battery.
Drain only: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~285 km (177 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Automatic Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4 L (4.23 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15410-MCJ-000 (HF204) + DCT 15412-MGS-D21 (HF117) |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 30 N·m (22.1 lb-ft / 3.06 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 200 ml (0.20 L) — SAE 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil GL-5 (200 ml shaft) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 130/70ZR17 M/C (62W) · Rear: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CPR8EA-9 × 2 (Gap: 1.0–1.1 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ14S / YTZ12S (12V 11.2Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Single-sided Pro-Arm Shaft Drive (SAE 80W-90 GL-5 hypoid oil) |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 680 cc · 61.2 hp @ 7,500 rpm · 64 N·m (47.2 lb-ft) @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 690 mm (27.2 in) · 270 kg (595 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15 L (4.0 US gal) · ~19 km/L → ~285 km (177 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 24,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 24,000 km / 48,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Pre-DCT technological showcase mating the 680cc Deauville V-twin to Honda’s swashplate hydromechanical HFT automatic transmission and single-sided shaft drive.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda 745cc DCT twin platform (NC750X/S, Integra, Forza 750, X-ADV) requiring JASO MA oil and dual filters (spin-on HF204 + DCT element HF117).