Why Buy A DCT Motorcycle Honda NC750x
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Why Ride a DCT Motorcycle - Exploring the Benefits
If you're a motorcycle enthusiast, you've likely heard of the Honda DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) technology. This innovation has taken the riding experience to a whole new level, and for good reason. Let's delve into why you should consider owning a DCT motorcycle, specifically the Honda NC750X DCT,.
Effortless Shifting: The Honda DCT transmission eliminates the need for manual clutch operation. Whether you're navigating city traffic or embarking on an adventurous off-road journey, the DCT technology seamlessly handles gear changes. Exeter Rider's review on the 2021 Honda NC750X DCT highlights how this translates into a stress-free and enjoyable ride.
Smooth Riding: Honda DCT ensures exceptionally smooth gear changes. The transitions are quick and precise, maintaining a constant flow of power to the wheels. This leads to reduced jolts and jerks, providing a more comfortable and refined riding experience, even in stop-and-go traffic.
Versatility: The versatility of the DCT system is one of its standout features. It caters to a wide range of riders, whether you're a novice or an experienced motorcyclist. The ability to switch between automatic and manual modes gives you full control over your riding style. As seen in Exeter Rider's 2021 Honda NC750X DCT review, you can adapt to any situation effortlessly.
Enhanced Safety: The DCT system contributes to safer riding. With both hands on the handlebars and no clutch to manage, you can react more quickly to unexpected road situations. This feature is particularly crucial when riding through Exeter's varied road conditions.
Honda Reliability: When you invest in a Honda DCT motorcycle, you're choosing a brand known for its quality and durability. Honda's commitment to excellence extends to their DCT technology, ensuring a dependable and long-lasting riding experience.
Adventure Ready: Honda DCT motorcycles, like the Africa Twin or Goldwing, are adventure-ready. Whether you're embarking on a long-distance tour or exploring off-road trails in the Exeter region, the DCT system lets you focus on the thrill of the ride without the distraction of constant gear shifting.
Fuel Efficiency: The DCT transmission optimizes gear changes for fuel efficiency. Riding a DCT-equipped Honda, such as the NC750X, can result in improved mileage, which is not only cost-effective but also better for the environment.
Low Maintenance: With fewer mechanical components involved, DCT motorcycles generally require less maintenance than traditional manual counterparts. This translates to more time on the road and less time in the workshop.
In summary, choosing a DCT motorcycle, like the Honda NC750X DCT, offers an array of benefits for riders in Exeter and beyond. The combination of Honda's renowned engineering and the innovation of DCT technology results in a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable riding experience. Exeter Rider's Honda DCT motorcycle reviews on RUclips provide valuable insights into the practical advantages of this technology, making it clear why a DCT motorcycle is a worthwhile investment for anyone who loves to ride.
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Like many others have commented, I fell into the “I wouldn’t have one of those” category. Then I tried one and as a result bought a new 750X DCT about 18 months ago. 13,000 miles later and I’m totally converted. It suits my riding style and the type of roads I enjoy up here in Northumberland.
It’s not for everyone I know, but it absolutely suits me.
I was in that trap as well at one point.
i bought a Honda nc750 dct last december after struggling to ride with a damaged left leg i'v done 9k miles on it its fantastic its given me a new lease of life i was ready to give up riding to people that don't like the idea i would say go try one before you put it down.
Thanks for sharing,great story Arthur.
I just got my 2023 NC750X (DCT) and find it more fun and relaxing than a manual. The bike pulls really well upto legal speeds which is all I need.
Its quick of the line thanks to the DCT, much better than you expect for a modest 58hp.
I think the low down torque really helps, its a real world motorcycle for those that dont care to pose or ride at stupid speeds.
I couldn't agree more. I still really like mine
Totally agree with Keith and helmethair. It has ample power is relaxed. Gives you more time to enjoy motorcycles instead of worrying about your image.😊
Bought my NC750X DCT seven months ago and have just returned from a 1200km road trip.Bike was superb in all respects.I really am a fan of DCT and Honda.
@@patrickoakes7850 Yes It's great. It's also great for doing your own maintenance, I do all my own work things like valve clearances, sparkplug access are so simple due to the engine design. I had a Africa twin 2017 for 5 years. It was a great bike but really a big headache to work on! I love my NC ❤
Love your vlogs on the NC750 dct. The dct is a brilliant bit of tech. There are always differing opinions as to why a biker would want an auto, usually centering on the 'involvement' factor. I have been riding since I was 16 -back in 1964, just having moved from an MT10, to an MT09 SP. However, I have recently suffered a condition which means I cannot move my left foot to change gear, and have to consider if I will ever recover this ability. I have absolutely no wish to stop riding, so the NC750 dct would be a salvation for me. Can't wait to be in a position to try one! It may not be an MT09SP, but if it keeps me on the road, its a no brainer!
It is a lot different but as you know all bikes have their own enjoyable ways : )
Good luck with the foot.
The help it provides to a riders disability is not often mentioned or thought of. I ended up with a dropped left foot, after an accident, and have struggled for 50 years with trying to manage left foot changes. It had got to the situation two years ago that arthritis was effecting my right hip, due to my changing technique, and I was unable to even get my leg over the saddle. I tried an NT1100 DCT and immediately felt at home with the DCT and plumped for the NC750 version as the best choice for me. A bit of concentration on keeping your clutch hand firmly on the bar, and resisting the temptation to blip the throttle, and it soon becomes totally natural, even swapping to "normal" bikes is no problem. It has been a game changer for my situation and I'm sure you will find the same. Another great benefit I found is that it seriously frees up more brain space (we all need that at our advanced ages) making the riding more enjoyable. Good luck, hope all goes well and you make the right decision for you.
I have a DCT NC750X chiefly because of arthritis in my hands, my left hand being worse. As I’m retired I ride midweeks for pleasure and when it comes to long days touring it’s a game changer
It keeps you riding...Thats great!
I own a DCT on my Goldwing. I will never go back to shifting again. Its not for everyone, for sure. You need to try first. It is for me. Just fantastic. Very smart transmission. Smooth like butter.
Yeap, the goldy DCT is mind blowing! So smooth 👌
Hello ER, as you know I purchased a 2022 NC750X DCT solely on your review and never even took one for a test ride!
For me it’s simply the best all rounder on the market for its ease of use and fuel economy, but I must confess that I have changed a few things to make mine better for me, I still have plans to alter a few more things in the future and buy myself some panniers, but they are expensive from Honda.
Keep up the good videos and ride safe, ride DCT 😉👍🏻👌🏻
Your a good advocet for the NC. The boxes are very pricey but look great. Butty is a good looking bike 👍
Butty Bach is my little friend on the bars 🙂
My NC is called Fanny 🤣
It is difficult when you have such a huge following to keep track of all the small details of your flock, I have explained to Butty that you just got confused 😉🤣
@@dctdave.buttybach I remember you told me the story but my head is mashed potato these days Dave and short term memory is shocking.. Great to hear from you👍
As you say at junctions it is much easier as you are ready to nip out and there is a lot less chance of stalling the bike which with a tall heavy bike often leads to dropping the bike. Once you get used to it and start to discover how to make the best of DCT it gets even better.
Very true! I couldn't agree more John!
I love my NC750X DCT as it’s so easy to ride in all scenarios, I can focus on the road & what’s going on around me more. No chance of stalling it anywhere as I’m sure you are all aware most euro 4 & 5 bikes run very ‘Lean’ so higher revs & clutch control is vital. It’s a shame more manufacturers don’t take a leaf out of the mighty H & offer alternative models but stably most continue producing safe bet models that then know will sell.
Yes, DCT has been a massive hit for Honda...as you say I don't understand why others dont give it a try....maybe its a bit beyond them ha!
I've never tried DCT, ER, but it seems like a brilliant idea especially as you can change gear manually if you wish. Not having a clutch allows you to concentrate more on traffic conditions which, in my opinion, is a good safety point.
Totally agree! Up to the lights and you just know your in the right gear ready to go. Easy ! Thats what I like about it...I like shifting but itsa a nice change going on the DCT.
I am leaving the Honda 750X DCT club, purchasing a new Yamaha Tracer 7 GT. The DCT gearbox is great, no real complaints, just fancied a change to a lighter bike and more powerful bike plus got a good deal from the dealer, Bransons in Yeovil. Bridge are no longer Yamaha dealers for some reason.
Yes little secret , there is a new Yam dealer opening up soon on Marsh Barton : ) Tracer 7 is a fun bike mike ,you made a good choice there. Nice one mate.
Got one this year and love it, I find it great for filtering due to the low centre of gravity,it does 80 mpg so is great for touring and will cruise at 100 mph.
Thanks for sharing, very good bikes : )
Bought a new one in 2015, still got it, love it
Ideal,they go on forever those bikes : )
That was brilliant. Automatic transmission seems so obvious in day to day “ real world “ riding. Thanks for demystifying it so succinctly.
Not for everyone, but it works well : )
Riding through Antwerp in heavy traffic on my CB and then on my NC I can really appreciate the DCT system, No regrets paying the extra to have this version of the NC
Same here, I wouldnt have the NC any other way.
Don’t have a DCT bike, have several and bought a big scooter last year and that’s great in traffic. I do have a DCT car first ever automatic bought it two years ago, never thought I’d like it read all sorts of horror stories about this model all be it in US where they had different engines but so far two years trouble free and love it.
Many think the same until they try one : ) Infact I was one of them once!
As a 30+ year motorcycle rider, I was confused and uneducated motorcyclist, as to how it (the DCT) all works. Not until I tried riding my friends CTX 700 with DCT, did I understand the overall comfort and benefits of not having to do any of the shifting. Literally, within 15 minutes of riding her motorcycle, I decided that I wanted a motorcycle with this technology. I purchased and rode a used NC700X with DCT one week later. I found it extremely utilitarian and economical. Within a year of having that motorcycle, I sold it. But I vowed to buy a new one should Honda ever produce one in blue. In 2019 I bought the NC750X w/DCT to add it to my collection. It is the one motorcycle that I always feel like I have ridden all my life. I wish Honda would reproduce and upgrade their discontinued CTX 700 w/DCT. But it is probably a good thing they don't, because I would probably end up buying that too. Great content as always. Ride safe.
Those CTXs look like nothing Ive seen before...I cant really rememebr anything about them tbh but it looks pretty cool : )
i just bought a 2016 CTX700 DCT this week! only 2,000 miles on it. It is getting here in two weeks and I cannot wait!,,
Get the 21 version. Its the refined version and overall better than the predecessor.
@@richicago20you are going to love it. Did you get the naked version or the one with the body fairing?
I had a 21 plate dct and in the city I loved it, open road and mountain roads not so, despite paddles. My itch was scratched but wont have another. I love twist and go scooters and understand the drive and belt system. However I started finding a few reports of dct issues and what became obvious the honda technicians at dealers were left wanting on many occasions. On auto cars generally nowadays if it fails usually a new box. My friend just paid £6k for vw transporter replacement. I know there are other foreign vloggers with many many miles on dcts but for me hit the panic button after what I had read. Plug the dct into a computer and hope for the best. Also dct are electronically controlled. These are not for old school mechanic repairs should they fail. Nice to ride. I like car autos but won’t have a dct or dsg only a true torque converter type box. PSA group autos have gone back from troublesome electronic autos to torque converters. Even my 21 plate could not go up the devils staircase in s wales. The steep sharp hairpins confused the box. Tried resets (thanks to yr vlog😁). Horses for courses and glad to be back on a manual. I can defo see city angle though cos you can just watch and steer. My daughters live in Birmingham and holy hell to navigate. Great to have different tastes. My brother is in NZ and said 99% their cars autos. He also said the garages know how to repair them. Where I live used to be 6 motorcycle shops now nearest 25 miles away and honda. Also car garages leave a lot to be desired in actual engineers availability. Plug it in and pray.
Fair comment mate, sounds like you now have all you want in your biking life which is good.
i learned on a car that was manual, i learned motorcycles that is manual. can drive and ride both. I am also an artist that learned it with my hands and painting and drawing and then the computer came out and everyone is an artist. that was not true, look where the art world has gone in the last 35 years, trash and no one knows how to design anything anymore, just produce and get it out, quality left a long time ago. same with driving, know how to ride it manual and become a master at it and then go easy mode. i will guess if i am still alive in 20 years, i will need a automatic bike too. basics are needed first with almost everything. bad drivers become bad riders, we all are in trouble. just me.
I like both , DCT is something different...Yes I have recently been thinking how all the skills are being lost.
i own three geared bikes plus a honda 600 silverwing scooter. for around town and longer trips its amazing. no clutch and gear changing all the time. my car is automatic aswell. but i do like my bikes with gears as much.
That's fair enough mate 🍻👍
I absolutely know what you are talking about. I was like the ones that dismiss any kind of automatic. But my short story is that I had 5 years pause without motorbikes and returned 5 years ago primarily as scooter and maxi scooter rider. It relaxes the mind and body. I use to have left hand pains in heavy traffic too. I live in 1,2 million city and that traffic is far far different from the time I got my license in early 2000's .. As kids, we use to play football on the empty streets, now is cars upon cars upon cars everywhere you look. To add, DCT is not too dissimilar to a CVT or torque converter. The end results is similar. Moto Guzzi had automatic with torque converter in the 70's /V100 convert/. Aprilia today makes automatics too but they are not that known as Hondas. Also to add about scooters' cvt... People not use to ride a scooter cvt are thinking that they stay at constant rpms per speed but that is not the case. They use clever 4 way mechanical balance.. The torques from the engine and the wheel, the roller weights and the torque spring. You give it more throttle, it lower itself down, you let go the throttle, it gears up. Again if you ride uphill or downhill with adjust itself down or up. Too long of a comment but to add more. Most conventional motorbike riders like big torqie bikes exactly for the reason that they don't have the need to change gears so often as a small bikes and they don't even realized it.
I'm a fan Stefan, A lot to be said for it. Thanks mate
I bought a 2023 NC750X DCT in April this year, thinking I would love the DCT. I have to say this was not the case. The problem is not the automatic changing of gears, its the snatchiness of the flybywire throttle. I found it would jump away at traffic lights or when goung slow as in parking. I know I am not the only one who has found this. My mate has exactly the same problem on his NT1100. If you have a clutch you are in control of the bike, you can always pull the clutch in quickly to avoid issues. With the DCT all you can do is brake, and i have found the wrist action in doing this can exaserbate the jumping forwatd situation. I have just traded the NC750 for a Triumph Bonneville T120. This also has a fly by wire throttle, but at least it also has a clutch.
Would be interested to hear if you, or others have found similar problems. The NC750X was my dream bike, but proved a let down for me. Probably should have bought one with a clutch 🙂.
Ahh thats fair enough mate...yes DCT can be snatchy to start off in first for sure.I know what you mean but I just get used to it. thanks
I have an Africa twin dct, it can be very skittish and strong or well-behaved and smooth, just by adjusting the riding and power delivery modes. It looks like NC has something similar despite being configured differently.
I say, don't knock it till you try it. I love the fact that riders have so many options. I think the NC750 is a brilliant bike and can't wait to test ride one. Thanks!
Yes they have a lot going for them 👍
I'd love one Exmouth ! I think the NC750X is a lovely bike and the DCT really comes into its own in the cut and thrust of Teignmouth traffic when the Age Concern Music Festival is on.
I can see why you chose to get one !
If I were a successful RUclipsr like your good self, I would most likely invest some of those AdSense millions into a DCT NC 750X myself mate ! You're living the dream Steve, living the dream !
Loved the video description by the way, you taking Honda's marketing blurb and adding various Exeter Rider references. Quality, made me chuckle 👍🏻😂
Cheers buddy, much love
El Outro and Robo ❤🐕
If i writtled the scription it wud be a mess..ha!!
I AI the description purely for the SEO side of things to trigger....I can't be that broad ...me mind goes blank and I don't like typing long sentences. So praise the lord for AI : )
The NC is my all rounder and the under tank storage etc is so handy when going on filming trips etc where I want to chuck me helmet and jacket away rather than lugging it around.
The RUclips fame is OK but my lifestyle just gets more complicated with helicopter laws changing now and 50% tax is a joke but I get by.
El Outro Robo & Garry : )
@@exeterrider The AI got it wrong though !!!
It’s EXMOUTH not Exeter, obvs !
😂😂😂
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El Outro
Still early days, it needs to learn "our" ways🤣
For fun riding the country roads I'll carry on changing gear on my bike. For commuter riding in that sort of traffic my twist n go 300cc scooter is perfect.
Ideal Splodge! : )
I had to ride a NC750 for my A motorcycle training and tests, I really wasn't a fan of it 😂 I just found it very dull, boring, uninspired etc, having rode a DCT Rebel I also wasn't really a fan of that either 😅
I admit it gives the rider more time to think about more pressing matters however I just found that it upshifted way too soon, even when trying to rag it, it would just drain it own power which was so frustrating😂
Great video though mate explaining the benefits of it, I'm glad you enjoy it. Hope you're well fella.
Yeap, not for everyone mate. Thanks for watching .
You can select Sport modes to change gears at higher revs.
Thanks Steve, I’ve ordered one and can’t wait for the delivery.. like you say it really has the benefits in traffic and around the town. Cheers
Let me know how you get on with it., 👍
I also love mine, I get the commute thing as it’s my only transport, but in the sport modes make all the difference when you want to throw it around. I ridden it all the way to southern Spain and back and it’s faultless, it’s a Honda and it’s a 750 Honda, I’d rather this than an Africa twin. Light chuck-able fun. Great vid ER
Yeap they will do everything very well. I'm yet to do a decent tour on mine : )
Very well done Exeter, Honda should do more banging of the drum themselves! I like the fact that many DCT Guys write on YT that no way are they going back to manual, including myself! On a recent motorcycle tour in France, 11 bikes, 2 with DCT, my biggest laugh was all eleven in a line starting off, 9 loud clunks going into gear then 9 reving like f' to start off! The DCT's, from tickover straight up to 80 with so little effort they might have been electric apart, from the glorious sound! Don't tell anyone but over there, found out when it changes to 6th if throttle kept wide open, 95!
They are brilliant for touring. just great all round. DCT is great tech : )
I gotta say, I was skeptical at first, but went for it anyway. I did every bit of due diligence before and after buying my bike, a 2020 Africa Twin DCT. I watched Brett Tkacs' video about DCT off roading, and I went on the Honda Adventure Experience 2 day course, insisting on having the DCT bike for that. The first 10 minutes are unusual, I'll say that. Brett shows that you can use the rear brake as a kind of clutch substitute - when the DCT senses the brake is on at low speeds & revs it will declutch a little & let it slip. You don't want to overdo this: there's a guy in the US who did motogymkhana on his & burned out his clutch in a few weeks, and Honda gave him short shrift, wouldn't replace it under warranty, but motogymkhana is pretty extreme stuff. What I found on the off road course was that yes, there's a slightly increased risk of whisky throttle, so you have to be pretty diligent on your throttle grip being light & screwdriver-like rather than barbell-like, and get a real feel for the throttle control. I never got much wheelspin on mud or gravel with it - the uphill shale slopes were difficult but I think the manual bikes had the same problem, and further practice would have yielded results. Riding in traffic was easy, and the open road stuff it just ate up - downhill, you get engine braking assisting you when you start dragging the brakes, it'll downshift for you nicely. All in all, it's lovely. I can really see it being *great* on the Goldwing.
Immensely smooth on a Goldwing. It's a whole different experiance....Good story there mate
I’ve got a 2016 and absolutely love it. And will definitely be looking at a new one in a year or so. LOVE THE VIDEOS MATE. helped with bit to do like usb in frunk. 😊
Also what do you use on the bike. As I want to record and give commentary on what I’m doing while I’m riding a specific route.
Thanks Steve yes they are great bikes. I use a go pro 9 and mic set up with a go-pro media mod.
Hi just asking a mate about the media mod he tells me that the GoPro is no longer waterproof with media mod as the battery door has to be removed which would lead to water getting in. I’m lost. If you could maybe list for me I’ll need to get
No camera is waterproof once a mic is plugged in mate, Go pro then any mic should do it then the media mod and your good to go : )
I see the 2024 AT ES is only available in DCT. I absolutely love it, makes riding so much more fun as one less thing to faff with. Bear in mind the only reason we have gearboxes is to overcome the short comings of internal combustion engines. People who don’t like DCT simply haven’t spent enough time with one 😉
Right on! Yes I'd like to try that new AT. 19 inch wheel too which makes sense for most people.
I like the idea of DCT. If you get sick of the auto, you can run it in manual mode and change with the paddle-shifter. Pulling a clutch in is no big deal, though. I've just been looking at an X-ADV outside a Chiang Rai cafe. Makes me think I should ahve got one instead of my SCR. Nick
Its worth trying Nick,see what you think.
Love the dct, I have the xadv .... infact the dct is great when in manual, so smooth.
It really is!
I like the tech but I've never had chance to try one. Like many things in life don't knock it till you've tried it.
I get a similar experience just leaving my MT10 in first gear. It will still break the national speed limit and folks hear you coming 😉 Fuel consumption...... its a bit of a problem 😂
Yes it must be a tad annoying but the Mt10 is just such a machine, that crossblane crank is on another level sound wise.
And it shifts. I loved my afternoon on one.
My Honda salesman told me that there are two versions. DCT for the girls and Clutch and gears for blokes. Hope he was right because I bought the 2024 bloke version and picking it up on 02.04.2024.
The girls version is more populaer and it makes for a different ride...Both are nice
@@exeterrider My Honda salesman is chucking in a 330ml bottle of Brut with the Blokes version, so I think I'm on a winner 🙂
@@davecarrera No brainer then, I'll take one too then! What a deal!
Super vid Mr Ex. I would need a lot more kissing if I were to get a DCT. A DCT would slow me down, as if you ride a lot you don't even have to think about the gears you just know, you feel the bike as it were. Not trying to be cliched or arrogant it's just what tends to happen. So sorry to disagree with you, the vid was still good and I can see why many people would want DCT.
Thats fine Toasty, I get where your coming from . My point really is when you get to the lights , I sometimes feel myself being in 1st ready to go, but still find myself checking a couple of times or looking at the gear indicater to check I'm good to go. but On DCT I dont have to , you just know.
I like shifting and yes it adds something to the ride, but I also like DCT for not having to do all that and clutching.
I can't see you with one. Just not your bag and thats fairy muff.
@@exeterrider Here's a toasty top tip to help you remember what gear you're in. Just put an elastic band around your wrist each time you move up a gear. Simply remove all of them when you're in neutral. 🤪
I have had three iterations of DCT and love them. Is this your bike or a loan bike as I thought you had a manual NC750X.
This is a loaner from a while back now...I just never released the video.
Mine is a 2017 DCT : )
How does it work when maneuvering slowly? I'd normally feather the clutch and drag the rear brake when doing that.
Good video ER don't leave it so long next time
It can be slightly snatchy but you get used to it and its a minor issue compared to what it gives you.
Spot on! Thx for sharing your experience...same here.
Awesome : )
I love DCT, makes riding very simple and more stress-free.
I much prefer the scooter type control layout of the Forza 750 over the AT and NC that just do away with the clutch lever.
One negative - the bike is effectively disabled if battery voltage falls too low as the DCT wont work, so even if you can jump start the bike you won't be able to get the bike out of neutral. Happened to me on my Forza.
Yeap, that is something that has always concerned me too is not being able to jump it....That being said, I have never needed to jump it anyway touch wood!!
I am yet to try DCT. I’ll be honest by saying I don’t like the idea. Clutch control and gear change/choice is a part of motorcycling for me. Admittedly very little of my riding is stop/start like yours. I dislike driving automatic cars and I imagine it would feel similar.
BUt, having said that, I know people that have been riding for a long time and actually love DCT. So I shouldn’t knock it until I’ve tried it and I’ll happily have a go on one 👍🏼
Will it be 1st DCT west of the Tamar then!
@@drdoolittle5724 🤣 possibly, briefly 😆
I used to think the same SB. I didn't want a scooter. I like shifting.....or so I thought, Auto cars with torque converters have overrun which is like overrun on a CVT belt, DCT is changing gears with little to none over run. Different ball game. try one, it wont be for you but its a box that needs ticking.
Don't worry it won't make you want a NC I promise😂
@@exeterrider I wouldn’t dis NC’s , I really like them 😎
On my third DCT NC so easy to say I am a convert. Interesting how long you had it in gear at the start, I knock mine into N if I’m stationary as I presume it’s not healthy for the clutch to be in gear and not moving ….. happy to be educated on this though ?
They are designed to be left in gear , it dosent matter either way but when those lights go green I personnaly want to be ahead of the game and get away.
It seems like one of those things where the people who've tried it, love it, but those who haven't, are sceptical.
Some people are disappointed with the new AT Adventure Sports being DCT only. What do you think about that?
Its a decision they have made which seems to make sense when nearly all ATs sold are mainly DCT....getting a manual one is a one off....infact I'm not sure Iv'e ever seen a manual owner.
I can see the need and maybe the appeal of a good DCT. I think people with hand and foot issues would especially find the DCT essential. Someone living and riding in urban areas probably might find the DCT useful. Older riders might also might see the DCT extending their riding career.
I guess others might just enjoy the DCT so there certainly is a place for DCTs. Unfortunately manufacturers sometime have shown willingness to eliminate manual shifting and are starting to default to DCTs as the only option which I do not support.
what manufacturers besides honda are doing DCT?
For bikes is only Honda to my knowledge. Yamaha made one at one point so I hear but never did too well.... That's what sometime told me.
To be honest with it being so technically complicated, I'm not sure if trust any one else apart from Honda to do this 👍😉
@@exeterriderright, so why is flatcapracer saying that all manufacturers are doing it? i know it’s only Honda
@@richicago20 it's just a figure of speech. He has a point, the new Africa Twin will only be made in DCT. That won't please many but not many people buy manual ATs now so it makes sense really.
I drive one as I lost my right foot
That is a much better reason than “my hands get tired” 😂
Just messing ER 😉
@Saddlebags73 ERs weak wrists are a knock on effect of a mis-spent youth........ Allegedly.......😛😛
@@kenbrooks7794 🤣🤣🤣
I have always wanted to be a hand model, so I need to look after them. Mis spent youth ,Yes I needed glasses by the time I was 13
I can see the uses around town for sure, and maybe touring. Im not sure how Id adjust to it but 'tis too late in the day for me anyway ! I like automatic cars, i had a Lexus 400 at one time, super 'box but like a lot of others, there was no engine braking on the overun... Is the bike like that?
The newer ones have a IMU which senses when its going down hill so it somehow knows when you want a bit of engine breaking or not...The new ones also allow you to adjust how much engine breaking you want. It's mega clever!
@@exeterrider Clever! 👌
Possibly stupid question but how does it work for really slow speed moves like a tight u turn when perhaps id be slipping the clutch and using back brake?
It just kinda knows what your trying to do and it just works. It can be a little snatchy though
I drove DCT and I can say Honda nc is Good bike and simple but a little bit boring and if u whont to be more boring take dct, I change gears with little use of clutch or totally without And when I change gears I'm not aware of that so dct don't means lot to me.
Yeap, all swings and roundabouts I guess : )
😂 you make it sound like changing gear is difficult, or something you have to think about. Doesn’t it come automatically? If you have to make a plan to change gear, I guess a DCT is the right thing for you. I’ve tried it and it isn’t for me. It isn’t a bad thing though and I see it has its place.
I like shifting and DCT....but when i say you have to think about it , what I mean is you rock up to the lights.....then you kick down or look at the gear indicater to check your in first.....not on DCT...just rock up and ya good to go as and when...Thats where I'm coming from there. Thanks for watching
I am interested in this but heard the suspension is really bad. Could you comment on this?
its not really bad , but just a bit budget. I have had a lot worse.
No worries, anytime 👍
london traffic ;;;;;; exeter looks bad enough ,, i think you can do another video about this - to show lack of clutch lever and foot change ??? ,,,, in a country ride out over a greater speed range ,, spose i'll have to pay for it ;;;
Since they closed many of the roads off here it has become horriable here in Exeter. Its got so bad.
I am no good at changing gears with my foot.
What do you think, clutch worn more in CDT gearbox or in manual gearbox ?
Sorry Dct
Pretty much exactly the same i reckon. same load and the way its changes is the same....ive never heard of one that needs changing
@@exeterrider thank you very much mate🙏
@@amirstravel anytime 👍
Can you ride one of these on a full auto license.
Depends where you are in the world. In the UK you will need a full motorcycle licence
So you’re back to an NC
I have my own 2017 NC, this was a 2021 loan bike.
@@exeterrider I thought maybe you had gotten rid of the 17 and gotten a new one
@davidjames5456 bank said no🤣👍
That traffic sucks bruv and I though t Bournemouth was bad!!
ha ! that was a good day!! you should see it now they have closed off some of the bear by streets here....its really crap here due to that, makes going anywhere a misery.
Yeah, why buy a DCT? I really like motorcycles, so I have one by the grace of God, but a DCT is not a motorcycle it's a scooter, so just buy a maxi scooter.
Nope ,nothing like a scooter mate. Scooter is only a shape...if you mean its like riding on a CVT belt then I'd have to disagree with the too. Did you try the NC750 DCT or africa twin? Did you try sport modes?