sk8norcal
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I bought two used NC700X a couple of weeks ago, both had low miles.
2015 NC700X manual
2013 NC700X DCT
I bought both with the intention of keeping one.
My background, fairly new rider, started last fall on a TMax 500cc scooter. (one of the best scooter you can get)
I owned a Ninja 300 for a couple of month to get use to a clutch bike, but got rid of it because I didn't like sport riding ergonomics.
After riding both NC for the last two weeks, I am leaning to get rid of the DCT.
Here's why.
While the NC/DCT is great in traffic, (especially since I am still not that great with the manual), I feel my TMax is still superior in many ways, it's more nimble, easier to split/filter, has full body wind protection, offers more storage, and the CVT has much smoother transmission, and much better throttle control. I also feel the brakes and suspension are better on my TMax, but no ABS.
The NC/DCT has more power/torque, but the TMax is quite adequate. The NC's higher seat height is great for traffic view, but in my mind, sitting higher means more impact force when a crash occurs.
But here's the part that I didn't expect.
I like riding twisties a lot.
After testing both NC's, I much prefer the manual over the DCT.
The DCT feels more sluggish on turn in (I know there is a 30 lbs weight difference, plus I have a centerstand on the DCT bike.)
and heavier feel when countersteering. (not sure why exactly, but I got a couple of theories)
I lost confidence using the Auto S mode, sometimes it shifts when I don't want it to. (I know this is the 2nd gen DCT without the extra sensors)
So I thought using the manual +&- buttons would be just like the manual.
Nope, the throttle response on the DCT has this on/off feel, total not confidence inspiring.
I have read the gear ratios are different on the two bikes.
To me, the DCT gear ratios feel lower.
Anyways, the smoother throttle response and better handling on the manual, made me decide to keep it and will be selling the DCT soon.
2015 NC700X manual
2013 NC700X DCT
I bought both with the intention of keeping one.
My background, fairly new rider, started last fall on a TMax 500cc scooter. (one of the best scooter you can get)
I owned a Ninja 300 for a couple of month to get use to a clutch bike, but got rid of it because I didn't like sport riding ergonomics.
After riding both NC for the last two weeks, I am leaning to get rid of the DCT.
Here's why.
While the NC/DCT is great in traffic, (especially since I am still not that great with the manual), I feel my TMax is still superior in many ways, it's more nimble, easier to split/filter, has full body wind protection, offers more storage, and the CVT has much smoother transmission, and much better throttle control. I also feel the brakes and suspension are better on my TMax, but no ABS.
The NC/DCT has more power/torque, but the TMax is quite adequate. The NC's higher seat height is great for traffic view, but in my mind, sitting higher means more impact force when a crash occurs.
But here's the part that I didn't expect.
I like riding twisties a lot.
After testing both NC's, I much prefer the manual over the DCT.
The DCT feels more sluggish on turn in (I know there is a 30 lbs weight difference, plus I have a centerstand on the DCT bike.)
and heavier feel when countersteering. (not sure why exactly, but I got a couple of theories)
I lost confidence using the Auto S mode, sometimes it shifts when I don't want it to. (I know this is the 2nd gen DCT without the extra sensors)
So I thought using the manual +&- buttons would be just like the manual.
Nope, the throttle response on the DCT has this on/off feel, total not confidence inspiring.
I have read the gear ratios are different on the two bikes.
To me, the DCT gear ratios feel lower.
Anyways, the smoother throttle response and better handling on the manual, made me decide to keep it and will be selling the DCT soon.
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