First Time Riding an AUTOMATIC Motorcycle
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I wonder what it would be like to ride it on track? Of course say a Honda CBR1000RR with the DCT on it. Does Honda even make a CBR with DCT? 🤔
Yammie, bought my first street bike yesterday. 2023 suzuki sv650. Love it. Already almost 100 miles on it. Found your channel in 2018 and the channel has been amazing.
GYAT! He finna ride scooters now.
I have wondered that very exact thing
Hey on a funny note a Scooter 😂
I've been driving a DCT for four years now and I'm not changing it for a manual transmission. Once you get used to the DCT, it's like an addiction, driving is so easy and smooth. When driving slowly in first gear, the rear brake is used instead of the clutch. The lifespan of the DCT has been checked for 200,000 km + without any problems.
This. All of this.
Not as fun
And less skill. Just being honest
I can maybe agree for a cruiser or something Similar…but not ideal for crotch rockets
How does it not stall if it doesn't use the clutch?
Very happy with my 1100 DCT. After riding for over 30 years, it did take a little bit to get used to it, especially learning to use the rear brake to slow down instead of the clutch. But now I love not having to deal with shifting. This bike can be enjoyed by anyone, but I admit I bought it primarily because I have some arthritis in my hands and riding the 1100 is MUCH easier because of that.
very similar to yourself, over 50 with hand joint pain due to years of programming brought a DCT 1100 rebel - absolutely love it and don't miss the literal pain of using a clutch, especially in long slow traffic.
@@5pence55 I guess DCT was made for us older tech guys. I moved to the 1100 not long after retiring from working in IT for nearly 50 years.
My brother who wants to get into motorcycles as well has a malformed left hand that makes it difficult to manipulate a clutch, so I've been recommending that he try a DCT as well.
never thought of the benefit a dct could have for people with joint issues, good way to keep riding for longer
fyi there are also options from MV Agusta - SCS models have automatic cluctch so you don't have to operate it yourself.
I bought a DCT Rebel a few weeks ago and have absolutely no regrets.
Everyone rides for a different reason and that’s A-Ok with me.
100% I had people make fun of me "You aren't in full control blah blah blah" But I can say coming from a CBR600RR to a cruiser dct I have had SO much fun, it is such a nice relaxing ride. I will have a very hard time going back to a manual. I am looking at an Africa twin for the next purchase, want to travel the states.
@@Jdee.- if you can, get the Goldwing tour DCT. It's the absolute best touring machine in the world. Especially on the blueridge parkway.
go ride a minivan
@@jimgordon3468 I have looked at them! I def will test ride one! I would like to ride across the united states
Could you tell me something about the comfort of the seat and the passenger seat? Thanks in advance!!!
I own one of these and I’m personally all about the DCT. Shifting does nothing for me and my experience. Stalling at a traffic light is frustrating, dealing with stop/ starts on hills, etc. DCT gets rid of all those problems. Sure I can deal with all that and get better at it like anyone else, OR, being almost 50 years old and just wanting to ride, I can hop on a DCT (or any other automatic motorcycle) and simply enjoy the ride, which is what I choose to do.
Any advice on what to get .. I'm 5ft even, I want a automatic but not sure what to get... diffently has to be street legal
@@stephaniejohnson4769 personally the ct750x is a great bike to start with.
@@stephaniejohnson4769 you should not be riding, you are a liability with that small frame and wont have control of the bike at high or low speeds
@andrewbroham3811 then what type would you suggest... I don't want to have to ride with other people all the time.and doing the tiptoe dance is hard at stops
@@stephaniejohnson4769 none, don’t ride, at the very max, a honda grom, they’re small and small cc
I learned to drive a manual transmission truck long before I ever discovered the joys of automatic cars. I learned about manual motorcycles and clutch control. I’m capable of it but I just bought the 1100 DCT and I adore it. I’m thrilled to be paying more attention to my surroundings and looking for hazards instead of trying to find that legendary 7th gear
Any advice on what to get .. I'm 5ft even, I want a automatic but not sure what to get... diffently has to be street legal
I have a 2016 Honda NC700X DCT and love it. Never going back to manual. Never worrying about what gear you need or stalling (happens to the best of us) and just riding is amazing. Friends made fun of me but when they took the bike for a ride they changed their mind. More bikes and manufacturers need to go automatic. More people would ride 100% in my mind and isn’t that what we want. Bikers are family. We all know the feeling we get riding. Remove the judgment on what bike someone is riding and go have fun. Thanks.
You’re absolutely right usually people that have never ridden think it’s so complicated because of clutch management and gear shifting but it’s actually super simple just hard to explain it simply to someone who knows nothing mechanically. Automatic bikes would bring a lot of folks in especially the fellas with injuries who had to give up riding due to a hard time shifting.
Really late comment here, but I appreciate this. I've been thinking about riding and experiencing it..but honestly I'm not a very mechanical person and I don't like to think while I drive. An automatic bike would be lovely to start on atleast.
Any advice on what to get .. I'm 5ft even, I want a automatic but not sure what to get... diffently has to be street legal
I’ve never stalled my bike, since I was 14
Skill issue
My first bike was actually a 2012 NC700X with a DCT transmission after taking the beginner rider class and passing the test. Although I moved up to an FJ-09 (which is wayyyyy more fun) after a few thousand miles, starting on the DCT gave me the confidence to handle a 500 lb bike at any speed without having to worry about the clutch. The adjustment to going back to a manual was very minimal. Happy to have changed bikes, but glad I learned on it. No clutch is AWESOME for heavy traffic situations though, that can't be argued.
went from a scooter to the rebel dct. didn't grow up shifting gears, so i don't need or miss it. i learned to drive on a stick, but after high school the need to impress anyone faded away, and it's been automatics ever since. was never a hot rodder or speed demon anyway. its all about personal preference
I have both DCT and regular bike, they are very different animals and I enjoy riding them both. Riding DCT is very comfortable, especially in start-stop situations, and it can be very fuel economic.
As a guy who is getting a few problems in my hands due to health issues, I can see me going DCT. I’ve never heard anyone complaining about it and most old guys like me prefer them once they get used to it.
Biggest problem I have with them is: I get bored.
"Shifting" keeps me awake. Gotta think about it...gotta do it.
People like you were my first thought when I heard about these bikes. My grandfather has bad arthritis and had to give up riding due to the clutch and shifter. It’s hard to use when you can’t close your hand properly. Sorry if that sounded offensive I just mean I think these bikes are geared for issues like that. Ride safe 🙏🏼
@@jakobsmith3772 I’m not even that bad yet but DCT means I can look forward to touring. Otherwise I finally figured out a light grip.
@@jakobsmith3772 Even a young "man" will appreciate the DCT in TRAFFIC. If you don't lane split on the 405 or PCH...your left hand is getting SMOKED.
Hand problems put me in the DTC in January and it gave me back the joy of riding. People saying it takes away the pleasure are only looking at it from a single perspective. The Rebel 1100 is a great bike and I have loved every minute of being back out on 2 wheels because of the DTC option.
It's no secret but we don't want to talk about the fact that the number of riders has been steadily dropping for a while. If dct can be a tool to make riding more accessible and to attract riders who wouldn't have considered it with manuals, let's welcome it.
I dont think motorcycles being manual is the reason people aren't riding motorcycles
For me it is one of the major reasons, that's why I ride scooters
@@BIGBigBoiNICK But it is a reason the though, and you can see it in the cars and trucks too with fewer manual transmissions on the market.
@@BIGBigBoiNICK It's a big reason. People had similar arguments about automatic transmissions back when cars were only manual also, and now automatics are in top in sports car standard. It'll go the same way with motorcycles. We should welcome it. It'll attract more riders, and as such it'll open up even more innovation as there are more riders.
It allows me to enjoy the ride. I can’t believe in my lifetime I’m able to enjoy something like this. I get the engagement previous bikes, ZX 14 gsxr 1000. Etc .. just cruising around not shifting awesome.
That was actually a great review. Everyone should remember that we are all brothers and sisters out there. 90% of it it is how you handle a corner or an intersection. Be safe and ride your own ride.
4 years riding DCT.. from a NC750 to a rebel 1100.. no regrets! Love it, enjoy it a lot.. here in thailand in traffic dct its a must
This is basically twice the power and twice the price of the CTX700. I bought a DCT CTX a few years ago on a whim and loved it right away, super easy to ride and it’s got plenty of power at low to moderate speeds and will do 80 no problem. It turns out that not shifting is quite nice and after I sprained my wrist I was able to keep riding when pulling a clutch caused pain after awhile. Oh, Sport mode is beast mode on these DCT bikes, monster torque.
Ah honda, Google to the rescue lol
I absolutely love my 1100 dct. Ive been riding shadow 750 aeto, and arthritis in my left thumb is just too excruciating. My left hand would be so inflamed. I had hoped to get a Heritage classic; but im having so much fun with this bike...she handles so beautifully!!! I have no problem keeping up with my husband on his ST 1300 or the Ultra Limited! Also, the cornering is just sooooo much fun!!!
At 51, ill give up the clutch if it means i can still ride!!! 🏍💨🏍💨👍
Great explanation and review of the DCT . I wish you had it for a few days or a week to see if your feelings changed a bit as you get more use to driving it .
I love my DTC. The revmatching duel clutch when down shifting really gives it a sport feel. I use the paddle shifters when I want a sporting style ride. My Lt hand does what my Lt foot and Lt clutch hand use to do. Just with less hassle. And no more feathering the clutch in stop and go traffic
I've had 4 back surgeries and lost the ability to push with my left foot. I doubt this system was specifically developed with my sort of disability in mind but it certainly would make riding a bike much easier for me.
Glad to see you actually test ride a DCT. You are correct about it feeling a bit boring. However, along with that “boredom” comes more situational awareness and the ability to be less distracted by the minutiae of shifting so you can pay more attention to what’s going on around you. Not to mention not ever stalling when you’re at a stop light and a car is about to slam into you and you have to get out of harms way.
thats false, automatics are proven to be more dangerous even in cars, it actually takes away situational WITH the boredom
@@coffee8814 You are entitled to your opinion. I have been riding bikes for over 40 years and I bought an NC 750x DCT right before COVID. Although manual shifting is second nature, I was very surprised when it felt like my peripheral vision widened and I do pay more attention to my surroundings.
If you have found that you’re paying less attention to the traffic around you while you are Riding a DCT, that’s on you.
@@coffee8814could you pull up the stats on this buddy?
@teambenjamin1 spot on
Yeah, I think potentially you’re looking at the DCT from the lens of a seasoned rider. I’ve been an instructor for nearly 10 years. The students I see struggle the most are the ones that simply can’t wrap their head around the clutch when it comes to smooth starts and shifting. In fact the #1 concern I typically get from students is about their ability to shift. Most with a lot of practice can improve this skill. However there are many, more than 50%, that fail or self dismiss from riding courses because of the clutch. The DCT is for them.
Nah, you have to master the clutch to learn how to ride. The bike community will end up like the car community with people who can't even grasp manual
@@philspaghet you may have missed the 10 year instructor part of my comment. In my professional opinion your don’t HAVE to master the clutch to ride. That’s what DCT’s and electric bikes are for.
That said, I’m open to new ideas. Please explain why leaning the clutch is a necessity if they’re going to use an automatic or electric motorcycle?
@@philspaghet Gatekeeping isn't the way to keep the riding community alive.
No you don't. That's why there's automatic transmission. You don't need to learn manual to drive a car and the same goes for a motorcycle now. I can drive manual, but hate it. I just want to go and stop, let the machine do everything else.
@@adamstrachn Can you heel toe down shift?
im getting my Moto endorsement now and am not really interested in worrying about a clutch- id rather focus on the road and just cruise around. im glad this is something some brands are taking a look at.
SAME!!!
I just recently bought the "most boring, non-adventure adventure bike on the planet", the Honda NC750. It allows me, with a 65%+ impaired left ankle to ride a real motorcycle instead of just a scooter (which I've ridden for the last 18 years). The NC also takes into account a fused back, one surgical knee, and one very close to surgical knee. While the goldwing is the same seating position, it's just too heavy, and the seating position of the Rebel simply hurts. The DCT is the perfect solution, and I for one, would love to see it on more bikes from more brands
I’ve been riding since I was 12 yrs old. I’m now north of 60 and was beginning to decide to not ride when my arthritis in my left hand was acting up. Now, with DCT and heated grips I will go for a ride and call it therapeutic!
Also find it a little more relaxing with not having to shift. That could be an age thing to.
A little off topic? Why do you ride to the right side of your lane? I always wanted to be to the left side so the car ahead can see me in his mirrors & I could see if he was checking behind him.
Good first ride. I find the more I ride DCT the more I appreciate it.
I can see DCT models being A LOT more common in the next 5 years as they clearly have their own market of buyers which can be expanded on.
That being said, riding a manual motorcycle isn't difficult at all. Some people just feel like a manual clutch is just adding more thought process to riding and even the most experienced riders occasionally stall at stops. Some people are just stuck in their old ways and feel like they have to be "connected" to the bike. At least its good at it gives you the option to shift gears manually.
In "Manual Mode" the bike won't let you fuck up completely, if you go in rev ranges that are definetly too high for the current gear, it will change gears for you.
I can recommend DCT for inner city commuting, stop and go traffic, traffic jams and riding with a passenger.
11:45 When you want the transmission to shift back to 6th gear after a pull, just drive the same speed and it will go automatically. This is exactly the same with a DCT in a car.
can confirm that. Downshifting happens much faster, at least on the Africa Twin.
He had it in an agressive sporty config, so it probably held 4th so the rpms would be in the best range for quickly accelerating/deccelarating.
It works almost exactly like a trip tronic in a car. It will auto go to auto mode if you drop speeds and it would stall. I did their demo days during bike week. Same with automatic switch, you don’t need to switch off throttle. I feel like the market is for the calmer rider. It does have some gusto when down shifting, for a touring style.
I love my rebel DCT. Took a bit to get used to but once you do it’s great.
I've had one since last summer and loved it as my second bike (first was Harley 750 Street) I use it as a fun ride to work on nice days and otherwise don't ride much on the highway. Following Life of Burch's channel on performance upgrades and accessories. It it a little weird not having a clutch, but the cruise control is nice and gives more room to pay attention to road conditions once you get past the "where's my clutch" phase.
There is a foot shift aftermarket kit. I am a disabled vet and the dct got me back on 2 wheels.
As a DCT owner (africa twin). Your review over a DCT is better than most. Well researched.
There's a gyro system that senses lean angles. And the sport mode setting actually moves the preset rpm range. Drive is most economical. Sport 1, 2, 3 slightly increases rpm range, changes shift points, and it's reaction to throttle position. S1 sort of more torque based vs S3 loves to rev out. For the same throttle positions
@18:45 The childlike joy in his voice is infectious.
Only just started watching your channel and enjoying it.
Myself having some weakness, this bike is perfect for me, it does away with having to think about clutch work and concentrate on enjoying it instead.
I like it.
My 2014 Honda Silverwing is Automatic CVT and I love it. No clutch, no shifting, and the back brake is on the left handlebar.
I noticed the same thing when jumping on the throttle in auto mode on that same bike - it recognizes that you wanna go quicker and drops a gear or two, but then it isn't great about realizing when you just wanna cruise afterwards.
Then just upshift.
I wonder if you set the cruise control if it will move to the most economical gear. Also the settings may be different in sport vs standard
I own a 2021 Africatwin AS DCT and love it. Mine has D and 3 sport modes and manual thumb/finger trigger switches. I use Sport 2 90% of the time.
I own both a 1976 Honda CB750A (Hondamatic) and a 1982 CM450A (Hondamatic)! :) Both are amazingly fun machines to ride and in the future, I will definitely look at getting one of these! Automatic motorcycles are awesome!
Love my DCT rebel and I rode a fz06 for a decade. Full auto Sport mode and can paddle down or upshift at will. Just wish their was an ecu flash available to get rid of the 100mph governor. If you full throttle it, it will stay in that lower gear thinking you want to be aggresive. Just tap the upshift couple times and you are back to cruising. Also you mashing it from a dig was something I have been afraid to do but now its nice to see it doesnt loop you and controls the launch perfectly. Ive always rolled on to it
I love my rebel 1100 dct. It has its benefits especially in stop and go traffic. As an older rider with medical problems the dct has given me a new lease on life as far as riding goes.
I have a 2021 BRP Can Am Spyder F-3S with a 6 speed semi automatic transmission. You must up shift but it will downshift as you slow down. Works nice. I can downshift to pass by a blip of the paddle. But at my option. Or just slow down and it will downshift on it own. Wasn’t sure i would like it but I DO!!!!
I have been ridding since I was. Little kid. My 1st bike was a Cushman Scooter. It was bigger than I was. LOL!!! Had a stroke 7 years ago. Survived pretty good but my balance never got back to normal. Thought my motorcycle days were over, then I found the Spyder. Wanted the manual but they stopped making the manual.😡😡😡 thought I’ll try the semiautomatic! Now I have learned to Love It!! 😘👍🏻👍🏻
I got an 1100 manual as my first bike a couple months ago. I put 3000 miles on it in the first 6 weeks. It definitely has a lot of electronics that dictate what the bike does but it's fairly predictable. I love the bike so far but I am enjoying the manual more than I think I would an automatic. I think the weirdness with first comes from the large difference in ratio between 1st and 2nd
Very happy with my 2015 Honda NC700X DCT. Very nice in city traffic and on the highway. I can also switch to "Manual" and use the paddle shifters on the fly. Can be a little clunky sometimes but I hear it's gotten a lot smoother in later models.
Just wait for Dct 2.0 and it will be butter smooth I m sure ..
Love your content Sir Yammie 🙏🏼
You have to drag the rear brake and use it like you would a clutch to control power to get the best slow speed maneuverability .
I’ve had my 1100 for a few months now. I honestly love it and so easy to ride and comfortable. I hope to have it for a long while.
I bought a Goldwing DCT this past April. I'll admit that not working a clutch felt a little odd for my first couple of rides, but after that, I got used to the DCT. It's one less thing to worry about, let's you enjoy the ride more and pay more attention to your surroundings.
I started riding a CVT/hondamatic first in 1990 and still ride one today.. I can ride a standard. But I love how smooth the CVT IS. It literally takes no effort.
I ride a current Africa Twin DCT. When I'm on the road in D mode, the revs are too low for me. In the sportier modes, the moped is much more agile. In the highest sport mode it is already too sporty for me. When I accelerate, the DCT likes to shift down two gears. Also, the upshift is much faster on the Africa Twin than on the Rebel, if you go off the throttle. I have my Africa Twin now 7500km and have learned to love the DCT. Greetings from good old germany ;)
Awesome. Love my new Africa Twin AS ES DCT. Best bike I've owned BY FAR. Also, the easiest to ride - I can enjoy the ride instead of messing with the damn clutch all the time.
Curious about how the DCT in the Africa Twin handles off-road. Could be nice in those uphill slippery situations.
Adventure Bike TV and Motorcycle Adventure Dirt bike TV both have videos on their CZcams channels about how the Africa Twin DCT works off road.
Relatively new system...been around 14 years LOL
You're killing when you use your left hand to switch mode. Great video, all love
I don't mind pushing buttons for my gears, saves wear and tear on my shoes.
Been riding Hondas dct since 2016 on the honda recon, they're pretty good
The second bike I ever tried was my brother’s Africa Twin with DCT.
Drove it maybe 20km and then asked to switch back because it was _so_ easy to ride that I wasn’t paying close enough attention to what I was doing and I was afraid that would be a dangerous habit for someone so new.
If anything, It lets you pay more attention to what’s going on around you.
@@Peter-qq3io yep yep it does
I never drove an automatic car and stopped paying attention to what I was doing because it was easy 😂 It's safer to go auto objectively speaking.
GREAT presentation! WOW!
i didn't even know i wanted to have this bike so badly.
i am subscribing! ✌️🤛
It’s cool to see that dct is making its way to motorcycles now. It makes getting to motorcycles way easier for people who don’t know how to use a manual transmission
jordan...we've had automatic scooters for decades...for people who can't adapt to motorbike gears...or can't be bothered...personally i hate scooters...but they account for over 90% of 2-wheeled transport in London...1-in-50 or less is a Yamaha YB125 motorbike..about 1-in-100 or less is a bike over 125...such is the difficulty of passing motorbike part 1 tests in our Capital...it's a scam where they fail you repeatedly so you'll keep paying out for another try...and if they decide you're too good to scam...you get part 1 and then have to take part 2 which is more money...or ride illegally...it's only gotten worse in the last 5 years or so...i don't know anyone whose passed part 1 since 2016...so no-one can ride without L plates...except me and one or 2 others i've seen...it's a shock if i see a big bike locally
I drove an automatic car all my life and it still only took 20 minutes to understand manual when I jumped on a bike for the 1st time. And an additional week or 2 to iron out the kinks n stop stalling. So I really think motorcycles are already quite approachable as they are
I love the NC750x by Honda with a DCT and a storage compartment where the tank would normally be. Its basically a scooter/adventure bike hybrid
I ride a 2019 Africa Twin. I ride in manual at all time. Even in manual it downshifts automatically. Low speed riding is far easier than a standard machine.
During your deceleration that you experienced a tap of the brake would reset the bike for upshifting. I'll own more manual machines but I'll always have a dct from now on. Long rides, heavy traffic, so many advantages.
BTW: I've seen my "type" described on your channel and I love it! Lol!! I'm 61 with 52 years riding and racing. Licensed in 1977! You described me to a tee! I got rid of my hi vis jacket though!! Great Channel! (Changed to license in 77 at 16 years old. Thanks @flatcapcaferacer!)
Where did you grow up to let you get a license at 14?
Had a 1981 Moto guzzi v1000. Automatic transmission like a car using oil and fans. Just had low and high, foot shifter. It was a bagger but I used it around town a lot very easy to ride
I absolutely agree with your summary. I've got one of these bikes and I do feel disconnected from it. Feels awkward to me. Maybe that's something you get over, but if I had to do it again I would not get the DCT
Totally agree with your thoughts YN 👍
I have a Zero motorcycle right now and have been considering going back to ICE for a while until they can sort out some reliability problems with EVs. Love the bike, but it's in the shop again with something blown out.
I might go for a Rebel 1100 DCT thanks to this review. It looks amazing.
I would like to add, when coming to a emergency slow down or stop, you can get right back on the throttle again . Kinda nice, focusing on what around you instead or fumbling through gears or stalling.
I bought a Honda 1100 2022 DCT and for me, it a smart motorcycle with different settings and engine break. The regular clutch Motocycle is fun, but it gets annoying shifting too many times and it is not a big deal too to learn either. The DCT has not only one clutch but two which makes a great smooth shifting on the transmission. I feel that I got a lot for my money when comparing it to other models' price.
The one thing everyone seems to miss is these bikes give you the option to manually shift if you want. Set the bike to manual mode and use paddle shifters by the left grip. There is just no clutch lever or shifter. This gives the rider full control of when to shift.
My co worker is highly considering this bike after having surgery on his hip and now his left (shifter) leg is shorter than the right so the buttons to shift up n down are perfect for a scenario like that
I rode an automatic Yamaha Enduro once. I stalled it out three times. Prior to that I had stalled a bike once when learning, and I rode a '73 Honda CB450 and a Suzuki DR for years. I could not get used to a bike shifting itself. My brain kept inherently saying "slipping clutch, SLIPPING CLUTCH". Never touched one again lol.
In Europe DCT Hondas are popular particularly for commuters in stop / start traffic.
In my 40s and have arthritis in both feet since I was 35. I'll be getting a DCT model.
It hurts to walk some days. Can't imagine fighting with a foot shifter.
Was in Daytona for two days this week Yammi only rider in town with gloves and a helmet and not wearing cargo shorts and flip flops.
Just test drove a buddy's rebel dct....I loved it!
to me it is like in the car - once you use it for some time you realise - pulling and releasing the clutch is sort of pointless ... after going through five manual bikes I stepped on the CMX 1100 and will not be going to manual any time soon ...
Honda already made a good automatic motorcycle called the DN-01 but they over-priced it during the '08 market crash so it didn't sell well. I got to ride one, and it was fun.
I just bought this bike today- I’m so excited 🙌🏼
Honda do foot shifters for some of their DCT bikes but found that hardly anyone wanted one after they tried the DCT.
This is my first bike. Got it last July 31st. I never even sat on a bike before this one. I absolutely love it, but I’m dying to get a Yamaha XSR900. I’ll keep the Rebel, but I want a gnarly bike too.
"Sport" mode keeps the RPMs up, ready to "jump". I'd say good for twisties & hills.
Drive mode is pretty docile. Long highway slogs & traffic.
The auto manual is the ticket to fun.
DCT is like an "acceleration elevator"...it just accelerates when you turn the throttle - just transitions from gear to gear...shifts hardly noticeable but for the sound.
I like that they were able to create something like this. I would buy it but i think its interesting. I like shifting! For me shifting is half the fun!
I think learning on a manual is a good idea, but I personally look forward to getting one of these (probs not the Touring) and being able to put all of my attention on my surroundings and enjoying the ride instead of worrying about the transmission. I know it's not the same but if you wanna be a hooligan you can always use the triggers manual fun. to each their own
Honestly, I barely use my clutch as is thanks to quickshifter technology. Though I do love the option to blip down gears just for the hell of it.
I ride an '87 Honda Helix. It has an automatic transmission (CVT actually) Love my Helix!!
I ride dct before so ride clutch motorcycles was a problem for me at first but now I'm really like them
I have to drive through a lot of heavy traffic before I'm on the open road. I can definitely see the appeal for a DCT.
It reminds me of the shifting tranny of a old 3 wheeler of quad runner. They had no clutch but a foot shifter back in the day. I have no clue what those machines are like now, but back when I was younger it was a breeze just having the foot shifter and then you push the thumb gas and off you go.
I have the rebel 1100 dct and love it!
So first, it's wild to see video footage from someone I have watched for so long in my home town (Daytona) during bike week. Second for anyone who comes down for bike week be safe and dont be dumb. I have friends who work at the hospital I am not trying to hear about anyone else being dumb and getting seriously injured. If you need some twisties in Daytona you can go all around Embry Riddle University / Daytona international airport for the best local twisties otherwise Ormond and the Iron Horse area are alright if u get off of A1A.
16:46 - I don't know about the Rebel but on the Africa Twin there's an optional foot shifter available for a little extra money.
Honda DCTs are fantastic have a goldwing DCT and love it
I think it is very important for these things to be out there but a part of riding is the ability to shift gears manually
you can manually shift, there's just buttons
I know that lol
I feel the same way about driving a car...... Everyone should know how to drive a standard transmission 🤷 but the world is moving forward. And after years...... I've learned some people just can't figure it out ...... And riding should be available for everyone!
@@tacticalinferno8198 then why cry?
Why though?
I think what a lot of these "purist" forget is that there's still a large amount of riders that just want to cruise. All that twisty crap and feeling the clutch is kinda pointless to bring up if the rider in question is gonna be on the highway, going the same speed, for 45 straight minuets. Plus, what DCT offers is the ability to just ride and not worry about clutch. Yes, will you be limited to just DCT if you first learn on a DCT? Yes. But considering the world we currently live in, where a ton of 30 y/o's don't have the money to even move out yet, I think worrying about how to ride 9 different motorcycles is a bit low on their list of priorities. Nah, some of us just want to ride on easy mode and not think about everything else.
I think what also has to be noted is the time "purists" put into a DCT. Riding a DCT powered bike for 3 hours doesn't do it any justice. The riders that I have seen that have been riding a DCT for more than a week almost all say the same thing, "Not worrying about shifting is actually adds up in the long run." Yeah, if you want to go 95mph on some twistys, DCT probably isn't for you. But is 90% of your riding taking place in stop-and-go traffic? Are you going in a straight line 90% of the time? Is a motorcycle your primary mode of transportation? Then DCT is probably for you.
I own a rebel 1100 manual and had similar thoughts while riding. Having to be engaged and get the satisfaction of shifting through the gears and it taking all your attention is part of the reason why I ride. With the DCT that satisfaction is removed. HOWEVER, pulling 0-60 or 0-100mph, this bike is FAST 🏎️ 💨. It will make you smile and beat a LOT of bikes on the market. However, for me the joy of riding wasn’t there. If you’re older and shifting and operating the clutch is hard, this would be an amazing option.
The Aprilia Mana 850 GT had the same type of system. However, you could shift with the foot shifter.
Love the round gauge
As a 62-year-old guy looking for a commuter in Dallas County... it's my dream bike. Fast enough for the highway, but easy to ride in "stop and go" traffic.
Truthfully, my first and current bike is an MT03, enjoying it......once Im comfortable and ready to move up to something bigger, Im most likely gonna get the rebel 1100 dct........but who knows what will be available then.
Where you punched it and it stayed 4th, you chose to shift up. I used to do the same thing. Over time I learned not to. It keeps the power available for a while but then it will shift. Still just a little above 4k rpm.
Most say it shifts too early.
Most people tend to enjoy it the more they ride it. One ride doesn't do it justice.
Excited to know some bikes have the option to switch to automatic and manual, and vise versa. I'm more of a automatic guy, so that's a nice feature!
I know how to ride a traditional manual motorcycle. But I used to ride dirt bikes and mine didn’t have a clutch, so when I found this thing I was so excited to try it out.
In Australia, if you get your license on an automatic transmission it's all you can ride going forward. I ride a scooter, so my license will be an automatic one. DCT really expands the range of bikes that I can ride (and my dream bike, Goldwing, has DCT). I'll probably just upgrade to a higher-powered scooter, but you never know, if I win the lotto that Goldwing has my name on it.