First Time Riding an AUTOMATIC Motorcycle

Is DCT the lord and savior? Uh... Not really.

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[stevereubart]

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.

[lisjak]

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.

[itsmePC]

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.

[almoistthere]

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

[GardenBoyU]

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.

[hollow]

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.

[JBinFL]

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.

[boedude]

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

[ejd]

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 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.

[MrEiniweini]

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.

[vvtor]

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.

[Flipnred]

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.

[motovlogjoni]

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

[smashy_smasherton]

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.

[km]

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.

[boomerisadog]

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.

[teambenjamin]

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.

[stewtube]

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 .

[greatbigeye]

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.

[sasimayandbruce]

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