HONDA CTX AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLE? | TEST RIDE/REVIEW | MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT A CLUTCH? | DCT TRANSMISSION
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- čas přidán 2. 01. 2023
- Hey all. This is the first video of 2023, I hope you enjoyed it! I didn't expect such nice weather, but had to take advantage of it when it showed up to get a video out to you all. Thanks for returning this year! More to come.
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I own the same bike. It's the most user friendly machine I've ever ridden. I added an exhaust, hard bags, floor boards and a tall windshield. I'm 60 with back issues and it's perfect for me.
Talk to me about your floor boards. Which brand did you buy, install difficulty, and are you happy with them? Thank you
@@timothydillard9507 Kuryakyn floorboards. 5 different settings and they fold for hard leaning. I definitely recommend em. 👌
@@munkeenevahrong239 wonderful. Thank you!!! Do you have a top box or passenger handles that you’d recommend? Much appreciated
@@timothydillard9507 The stock handles are fine by me. I also bought a Corbin seat. I went all in. It'll be my last bike.
I have a 2016 CTX700. I’ve been riding street bikes since 1980 so that gives you a clue about my age. I’m also vertically challenged. Back surgery seriously affected my ability to ride sport bikes confidently. This bike checks all of my boxes. Low seat height, comfortable, handles like a dream. It’s brought back the best aspects of riding.
Owned that bike for five years now. Bought it new. Put on taller windscreen and mini Kuyakyn floorboards. Honestly I'd still be riding adventure bikes, but just got tired of being on tip toes! It's a great bike, perfectly reliable and I've grown to love the George Jetson's look in candy apple red. Think it'll be a unique classic eventually.........
I dig it. Looks good, you don't have to shift, Honda reliability. No downside to me. I own a manual. But now I want one of these!
A very pleasant bike to ride. I've taken mine on 10+ hour rides, and being able to sit back and sip my coffee without worrying about shifting is such a great feeling. I'm surprised you didn't knock it for the fake speaker grills with no official Honda accessories for it (though you can easily cram some 3rd party ones underneath).
Happy New Year to you Omni Man! Weird motorcycle. We don’t get these here. Are you going to wheelie this monster 😎 Ahh, great seeing Shadow Man!
It is one weird bike no doubt. No wheelies for the 2023 season unless it's on motorcycles I own - I'd like to do more motovlog style content with my two since they don't get much time on the channel. 2023 will bring them to the front of the community hopefully! Cheers to the new year.
i have a 300cc scooter that is awesome but i want to do more highway stuff. this is perfect! thanks for the review
Thanks for watching! This is as close to a scooter as a motorcycle can get IMO. Best of luck and ride safe. 😎
I am 5' 7"-8" with only a 27" inseam. VERY SHORT LEGS. I was able to first foot this very comfortably!! A big seat if you have no bum and room to scoot around on it.
Very nice! Glad to hear a success story. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 😎
LOL I think it's cool. I don't want one but I know a few people who have great coordination until you add a clutch that would love this I think.
That was my thought process. Adding the clutch variable can really mess with people's focus and confidence, and oftentimes results in panic lol. If you can eliminate the clutch, then people can focus more on the physics of riding to improve their courage and other skillsets.
Have a 2016 manual and really like it. It’s exactly what it is a Honda. I get a lot of complaints on it surprisingly.
Like what kind of complaints?
Great video. As a guy that began riding at 57 years old when gas prices went nuts after Branden took office… I started with a 2021 Yamaha Zuma 125 to ride 4 miles one way to work and back home. Then I wanted something to ride 32 miles to one of my two churches that I lead. About a year later, I found a 2015 Honda CTX 700 DCT with 768 miles on it. It is perfect for me at 5’ 9” tall and like ‘twist and go’ cycles. The strange thing is that both of my trucks are manual transmission trucks, but I am not there yet on two wheels.
I wish I had a left brake controller for the rear brake and convert the rear brake foot pedal to be an aux gas pedal.
The power is fine for me (@ 285 pounds) and mpg is really good.
I have switched mode on the fly. I use sport mode from my home to the interstate and then I bump the switch once to switch to drive. No problems.
All who interact with this bike needs to always use the parking brake, as the bike will roll off the kick stand without it. I wish there was a factory center stand, but at least aftermarket has one.
Always nice to hear some real world perspective on the bikes I review. Glad that it's working well for you and filling the role of being a practical, easy to ride, and fun motorcycle! Rubber side down. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 😎
Good review. Unfortunately, many people here never rode the bike, but have provided opinions that were formed by others who got their opinion off the internet. I still like a clutch on a bike and a manual foot clutch and shifter stick on the floor in my sports cars. I think most bikes in the last 10 years or so look "Dorky" Ninja being one of them. I've rode a Ninja. Just think it's Dorky looking
Everyone has their own opinions, and that's fine! IMO, if you're on two wheels, you're alright in my book. 😎
Hey Omni, I bought some riding jeans with that gift card 👌🏼 I’ll email you a photo when it comes in 🙌🏼
Hey Justin, that's awesome! Glad the card was used for a super sweet purchase. I'll be looking for your email over the next week. Thanks!
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I've this CTX700 and have traveled 900 miles Florida to Maryland.....900 miles.
Chased by dark threatening rain clouds ...At 90 mph.
@Omni, I'll tell you exactly who that bike is for. It's for people in the service industry that need to get to work fast without changing shoes. For example if you have to wear polished loafers and can't have wear marks from the shifter on your shoes. In lane splitting states you can bypass traffic and save money on a daily commute, needing only a pocket comb and mirror to double check your tie is strait.
I also think the DCT makes an excellent solution for individuals who have limited mobility with their shifter foot or who maybe have arthritis in their clutch hand. When more people can ride because it's more accessible, we all win.
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looking at picking one of these up for $5k as my 2nd bike to run around the road with my kids on. My main bike is a dual sport DRZ400 so this looks great, sucks they discontinued it though
Found one by me 6k miles for $4k. Worth it?
Valentines Day RevZilla Giveaway- looked at one of these at the local dealer and its a mix of feelings lol its half cbr half baby goldwing but has potential
It’s a very bizarre sport cruiser. I think it feels confident in itself to be a bike that confused a lot of people, because it knows what it really wants to be… An anomaly. 😂
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@@Omni_Moto i have a feeling one day these will be sought after and worth a decent penny with a cult following. Nothing wrong with standing out and being different from everything else but maybe it was debuted at the wrong time compared to now 🤔
I love my 2018 ctx700 dct. The only thing is, since im 6'5, it is a little cramped, but i make it work.
I’m 6’4” and considering buying one of these very soon. Has your opinion changed since this comment?
And im 6'3, same question 😅
@hismajesty2036 i love my bike. I a. Going to get floor boards for extra leg room.
@@iannathanson6014 I don't like looking like a giant on a small bike. I like the look on the CTX better than the NC, but the NC seems better for taller riders.
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Do you think these are a good choice for a girl that's 5'2? Been on 750 shadow spirit for the last 18years looking to do more high way traveling.
I'd say this bike could work for someone who is 5'2, but it will vary based on your inseam. If you're currently on a 750 Shadow, the CTX has about 3" taller seat height, so you'll definitely notice a difference. That said, if you can get at least one of your feet on the ground, you can get by with this bike. If that is your concern, I'd recommend checking out some videos that talk more about how you can balance your bike at a stop with just one foot touching. It can be challenging at first, but opens the door for new motorcycles. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
I agree with everything Omni said. I recommend you go on a test ride.
I’m 5’5” and it is one of the easiest, most comfortable, nimble (with weight low due to gas tank), and practical (60+ mpg) bikes you’ll ever ride. It feels like you’re riding on a scooter and I mean that in a good way. It might not look as cool as your Shadow, but it will have better lean angle and suspension. Personally, I would’ve kept my manual shift CTX700 if it only had a bit more hp and torque. Ride safe 🏍️😎
My man seriously doing two giveaways back to back.
We ain’t playin games 😤😤😤
Do you have a video for the manual transmission ctx700?
I do not. Hope you can find one! Thanks for watching.
I'm thinking about summitting Dork Mountain.
I've already done it once when I hopped on this machine. I don't regret it 🤣Thanks for watching.
@@Omni_Moto I saw one for sale on Craigslist, but it sounds like I'm too tall for it.... Unless I want to maximize the dork factor.
CTX is biggus dorkus, sweet hoodie by the way!
I am interested in buying this bike but I am a little worried. If you don't have serious mechanical problems. My question is if it is a good option...to buy.....? Thanks for your time
This is a great bike to buy, especially for reliability purposes! It’s low maintenance, parts are fairly easy to get a hold of, and the dealer network is extensive. I’d so go for it! Ride safe. 👍
@@Omni_Moto tanks...
I think the CTX is biggus dorkus but a good option for the shorter "New Balance, dad jeans" rider. Someone who wants to do some touring but maybe isn't tall enough or confident enough on a Goldwing, 1000lb Harley or wants a sportier look. It's not a bad looking bike actually, pretty sleek.
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The bike blurs the lines between sport and cruiser and melds the two worlds together fairly well. I kind of want to ride it again oddly enough.
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Why is it dork mountain?
Just joking around when I say "dork mountain" lol. I am a content creator and I am just talking aloud in my videos. That said, I think the general consensus from most motorcyclists is the CTX isn't the most aesthetically pleasing bike to look at.
But hey, if you like it, don't let the majority dictate what you buy. Let your freak flag fly baby!!
@@Omni_Moto ah I thought you meant automatic bikes are for woosies
@@buy_da_dip8174 Nah man, if the DCT allows more people to get on 2-wheels I am all for it. I will support pretty much any motorcycle OEMs can produce to get more people into the hobby. Ride safe amigo!
You forgot the NC750XD
I also forgot the Rebel 1100 DCT 😳 Good catch!
The CTX is an amazing bike. However, before buying it people should know that it's been discontinued by Honda. Also people should know that the DCT transmission doesn't make it easier, it actually makes it harder to handle at slow speeds.
To an extent, putting the bike in sport mode makes it stay in 1st gear longer at slower speed. But I tend to just downshift back to 1 if it wants to get a little uppity lol
I generally try to be positive when making comments, but... this review was painfully bad. The fact that you didn't know you could switch to Sport Mode on the fly, or "you think" Honda made the CTX with a manual transmission shows you did no research on the bike. You call it "weird," I think UNIQUE is a better description. The bike does so many things so well.
A few disclosures: I have been riding for coming up on 56 years and have owned 31 bikes. I also own a CTX, so I have experience on this bike (as well as having owned 9 Harleys, 4 Goldwings, 2 BMWs, a Triumph Bonneville, and a bunch of other bikes. Ten years ago, a deteriorating hip made me think I was done riding - hurt too much to throw a leg over a bike. My wife suggested we get a couple scooters. I scoffed, then went for it. Over the next 9 years, I had 3 scooters: a Honda PCX and two Vespa GTSes.
Why is that scooter ownership worth mentioning? Thanks for asking. After riding the heck out of those scooters, I came to really appreciate the CVT (twist and go) transmission. After getting a titanium hip replacement, I could once again toss a leg over a bike. I was intrigued with Honda's Dual Clutch Transmission, wondering if it was as good as they were promoting. I considered a Honda Rebel 1100, but it felt cramped; tried an NC750 X, and it was too tall for me. Looking back through other bikes that Honda made with the DCT, everything pointed me to the CTX 700 DCT. I found a very low mileage CTX, nicely equipped. I added floorboards, a windshield extension, USB connection and a Corbin leather seat (hadn't been broken in, yet; it came with a GIVI Blade topcase, taller windshield, and a phone holder.
The DCT is outstanding. It will shift faster than most humans can, never misses a shift, never misses neutral, and makes me chuckle every time I come up to a stop or pull away - it is smooth. With the 17" wheels and good rubber, it will carve up the twisties as fast as I care to go. In town riding in Drive Mode is a bit sedate; Sport Mode is more like the way I would ride one of those old fashioned manual transmission bikes; and Manual Mode lets you have complete control of when the bike shifts. And in any of those modes, you can still downshift manually as you come into a curve or need to pass. From my perspective, it is the a step above a manual transmission.
One last thing: the "death wobble" you mentioned - you clearly stated the bike has 9,000 miles on it, very few of which you put on it. The rubber could be in need of being replaced; the tire pressure could be low; someone in those 9,000 miles may have done something to the suspension. I have no wobble on my CTX - at any speed I've ridden. The CTX hasn't been made since 2018 - I don't think Honda knew how to promote this bike: is it a cruiser (with that feet forward position), a sport tourer (with that fairing), a sport(ish) bike with the 17" wheels and low center of gravity? Well, yeah. I consider mine to be a "sport cruiser." I can spend all day in the saddle and not have a tired ass. I can trudge through traffic and not get a cramped up left hand. I can push it hard through the twisties (the Black Hills are my favorite) and it is solid and well-mannered. I don't need a bike that will do 150+ miles per hour; I don't buy a bike to impress anyone buy myself.
"Weird??" (I get that you were using that as "click bait.) Only to someone who doesn't understand how to really use the bike. Realistically, I wouldn't recommend the CTX with DCT for a beginner. You can best use the DCT if you know how to really handle a manual transmission. Slow maneuvering is just as easy, using trail braking instead of working the friction zone. If a beginner has the bike in Drive Mode and lightly twists on the throttle to make an evasive maneuver, the bike will respond slowly... but if you know how to ride a manual transmission, you already know to drop a gear or two and get solidly on the throttle. If you are coming up to a stop or a curve and need to use engine braking, it is a natural move once you're mastered a manual transmission bike. Truly, the bike is only "weird" if the rider doesn't understand how to use the Dual Clutch Transmission to its fullest. Looks is certainly a subjective thing - I thought my Harley Ultra was a good looking bike; I liked the looks and performance of the BMW R1100 RT I had at the time; going way back (to 1980), I thought the HD Sturgis I had at the time was a great look. And currently, I think the CTX (mine is the fairing model) has a good look and a nice flow to the lines. But, above all else, the bikes does everything I ask of it (highway, city, back roads, twisties, good parking lot maneuvering, etc).
Even experienced riders could learn a lot from a DCT equipped bike, if they take the time to learn to use it properly.
Stay passionate, captain. Respect. 🫡
@@Omni_Moto Classy response, OM - I appreciate that. Motorcycles have been a life-long passion for me. I guess that came through, huh?
@@Omni_Moto Here's another "first ride" perspective: czcams.com/video/PBitxvf903U/video.html
God bless you, wise man🤝
Awesome response Captain. I've also owned a couple of dozen bikes over the last 45 years.
Currently I ride a Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado and at 650 lbs., it's getting to be a little heavy and awkward when moving it around my garage. No issues whatsoever when riding it though.
I'm seriously considering the CTX, so I want to thank you for your detailed review.
I like most everything but the DCT I'm not a fan of DCT's
So much goobery crap and pop up pic's I give up part way through
Valentine's Day RevZilla Gift Card Giveaway... Oddly, my birthday is actually on Valentine's Day 😂. Also this Honda is weird. My buddy has been looking at one. I just don't know what to think of it.
I got to ride it, and I still don't know how to feel about it. I know I don't hate it, but I also don't love it. It's something you have to ride and decide for yourself. Best of luck to your buddy - I hope he finds a good one!
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