Honda or other brand DCT

[_Sheffjs_]

Why or why not? 

[_Sheffjs_]

I would surely like to try it. 

[six2go #152]

I voted for the DCT due to my experience. When Honda came out with the NC700X with the DCT, I test rode one just for kicks. I really liked the transmission, especially in "sport mode". My only fault with that bike was I thought it needed more power. The tranny did do a good job of keeping it in the torque range, I just wanted more oomph. I was hoping that the rumors of the DCT being available in the Wing and F6B this year were true. I would have traded my F6B for a new DCT version in a heartbeat.
My VW GTI has a dual clutch trans(they call it DSG) and I would never have a manual again if this was an option. It shifts way faster than a human can row a stick shift and with a turbo 4 @ 200HP & 201 lb ft of torque, it's a blast.

[Bronxboy]

The whole fun for me is rolling thru the gears, and shifting at higher rpm's.

[six2go #152]

The whole fun for me is rolling thru the gears, and shifting at higher rpm's.

What a lot of people don't understand is that you can do that with the DCT when you put it in "manual mode".

[_Sheffjs_]

My wife's last focus Titanium had this system and we only had one vacation in the mountains where it was used and it worked extremely well.   

I don't think of our 1500 Valkyrie when thinking about this system. Not sure what bike be it F6B, C or wing is more my thought.   I would love to try it out.

[_Sheffjs_]

Surprised we don't have more thoughts and votes here.  Grumpy, John what do you think?  I guess Honda has 6 bikes with it now?  Is this the future? 

[Moofner]

I was looking at these types of transmissions for my wife when she thought she wanted to ride.

In town riding would be a lot easier with it.

[Pappy!]

I voted for the DCT due to my experience. When Honda came out with the NC700X with the DCT, I test rode one just for kicks. I really liked the transmission, especially in "sport mode". My only fault with that bike was I thought it needed more power. The tranny did do a good job of keeping it in the torque range, I just wanted more oomph. I was hoping that the rumors of the DCT being available in the Wing and F6B this year were true. I would have traded my F6B for a new DCT version in a heartbeat.
My VW GTI has a dual clutch trans(they call it DSG) and I would never have a manual again if this was an option. It shifts way faster than a human can row a stick shift and with a turbo 4 @ 200HP & 201 lb ft of torque, it's a blast.

That bike only has 51hp.....pretty wimpy. No wonder you were wishing for more.

[six2go #152]

I voted for the DCT due to my experience. When Honda came out with the NC700X with the DCT, I test rode one just for kicks. I really liked the transmission, especially in "sport mode". My only fault with that bike was I thought it needed more power. The tranny did do a good job of keeping it in the torque range, I just wanted more oomph. I was hoping that the rumors of the DCT being available in the Wing and F6B this year were true. I would have traded my F6B for a new DCT version in a heartbeat.
My VW GTI has a dual clutch trans(they call it DSG) and I would never have a manual again if this was an option. It shifts way faster than a human can row a stick shift and with a turbo 4 @ 200HP & 201 lb ft of torque, it's a blast.

That bike only has 51hp.....pretty wimpy. No wonder you were wishing for more.

Coincidentally my new issue of Rider arrived today and they have an extended tour test of that very bike. I haven't read it yet, but in just scanning the article, I didn't see much negative.

[hubcapsc]

Surprised we don't have more thoughts and votes here.

I didn't want to bad-mouth it out of ignorance, because "it's always
good to try new things"...

I kind of like it that my 1800 functions just like my 1972 Yamaha 100,
though...

-Mike

[_Sheffjs_]

Funny the question was would you consider.  I'm not for or against, I just want to try it. And we own two manual transmission cars Sherry and I.     Anyone against it have a Manual transmission car?        Sorry        

Most articles talking about cars & trucks are saying how far the automatic transmissions have come and that the manual is offered less and less.  It is interesting that Honda has I guess six bikes with this feature?  That's a lot!

   

[hubcapsc]

manual is offered less and less.

I think (can't back it up) that fewer and fewer people can drive
manual. I figured the auto makers didn't have any incentive to
offer manual on everything.

They both have their place.

Automatic is awesome to have in Carolyn's old 250 diesel horse
hauler.

Automatic sucks in the loaner Minis I've driven, compared to the
fun of driving my manual Mini.

-Mike

[sixlow]

I wouldn't mind giving it a try.  Wait, that kinda reminds me of how I lived my younger years !!

[Beardo]

I don't think I'd like it. The fact that each hand and foot has a task to do, and they have to work together, is one of the attractions of riding to me. If I wanted easy, I'd just drive my automatic cage.

I can understand the attraction for new riders, I guess.

[Grumpy]

I rode one a couple years ago, shifts ok but under powered.  Not on my bucket list.