Nch734
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Title says it all. This weekend im either buying a manual for 6,400 or a DCT for 8,150. What do you think I should do??
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A couple weeks ago i bought a New 2012 NC700X (dealer still had a New 2012 in stock), they go for $6999.00 I paid $6800.00, No Tax in Oregon , and $12.00 for DMV Fee, I did a License plate transfer.
Manual and spend the difference on farkles! Seriously though I'd advice if you enjoy manually working a clutch then go manual otherwise go DCT since really the only thing beside money you are giving up with the DCT is manually operating the clutch and you are gaining the ability to not have to shift.
Plus, anyone that has experienced the 405 clutch/brake/shift/gas/clutch/gas/brake/clutch/shift/brake/clutch/gas/brake/clutch shuffle, will dramatically appreciate the DCT.
The only thig you give up with the dct is the ability to pop a wheely...lol.
You can override the auto function while driving in auto without having to switch to manual. You can always downshift (and upshift if your RPM's are high enough) no matter what mode you are in.
I have the dct and it is AMAZING !!! especially in the city and in traffic. NO CLUTCH, SHIFT, GEAR, BRAKE DANCING... just cruising!!! THe throttle/transmission response is excellent. If you gas it, even in D not S, it will hold the shift point out because it knows you are trying to gain speed quickly. Or you can simply go Manual mode all the way...
Second, it shifts faster and smarter than a human can. No one knows better than the motorcycle brain when the optimum shift time is for the given load, slope, and speed, and acceleration level. And if you want it altered for whatever reason, simply hit the paddle. It will listen to you.... not to mention, you blow everyone away on the line because they are fumbling with first and second gear.....
My opinion: 7500 miles, and I LOVE THE DCT !!!
I think I would burn a manual NC700 too. It's just waaaay faster at being in gear already and shifting through the next ones. My GPR exhaust seems to make the bike a bit more responsive as well...