Does riding the DCT version deliver better MPG

Hello all,
As Honda UK seem to be slow in fulfilling the needs of budding DCT converts I'm thinking of foregoing the ease of DCT for the manual version.
A simple question: Is fuel economy the same for both models? Or does the manual burn more?

I'm fed up waiting for the DCT, so as long as the two versions are similar in MPG for your buck, I'll be looking to go manual instead.

Cheers,
Bob

of course not.

The best MPG is officially with the DCT version.

If you can match your shifts with what the DCT version does, low rpm etc you will do better aparently. The manual has less stuff to haul and simpler mechanics.

Manual gets better mileage according to fuelly and a few here who have ridden both like HondaBikePro.


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This is a moot subject. The difference is so small it will depend on the rider more than the bike. Both transmissions use six hard gear sets, basically the same type clutch(es), and nearly the same gear ratios. The power losses in either type transmission are similar. The DCT weighs a little more but that weight is not enough to impact mileage.

The real test would be a long term test with the same rider comparing the two different bikes. The only case I know of is HONDABIKEPRO, whose says he gets better mileage with the manual.

My Fuelly number is probably in the top 3% or so at around 77 MPG average. I ride a manual. That's not to say I wouldn't do as well with a DCT.

You won't get the positive answer you want from this forum. You are going to hear it both ways. I certainly wouldn't make a decision based on the perceived mileage difference. I wouldn't go by what Honda publishes for specs either since typos there are quite common. Buy the transmission you want.

kc2ine said:

of course not.

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its all in the way you ride it

Hang on in there for the DCT, you won't regret it.

You may well regret buying a manual if you've already been looking at DCTs.

How long is the wait?

you'll regret if you don't buy manual, don't be jelly.

Jelly said:

Hang on in there for the DCT, you won't regret it.

You may well regret buying a manual if you've already been looking at DCTs.

How long is the wait?

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My local dealer reckons it will be September/October
Cheers,
Bob

does it have to be new?
surely there's plenty of DCT 700's.

these company will deliver any where.

Honda NC750SA DCT, 2014 Brand New, Dual Clutch Automatic, 0% Finance Available | eBay


NEW HONDA 750 X DCT 2014 "NEW 14 REG" in stock at CRAIGS HONDA | eBay


Honda NC750X DCT | eBay

kc2ine said:

you'll regret if you don't buy manual, don't be jelly.

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......lol ... very witty retort...... Had me chuckling.