Hi New here still deciding on dct or manual

[chrisgp007]

Hi There new to the board here. Being watching youtubes and reading the forums which do help abit for me. I just got my learners so im trying to figure out which is my better option of choice of commuting to work and home .
The dct is great for being a lazy way of riding with no need of changin gears but comes at a heavy price tag when buying it.
The manual version freedom to choose what gear u want to be in and comes at a cheaper price tag.
Called most of the Honda Wings in jo'burg and they all dont have a dct version to view/demo ride . All they have is the manual versions. They say they will only get the dct hopefully by next yr late jan.
So im wondering should i wait for honda to get stock of the dct version so i can demo ride it or should i just demo ride the manual version and then buy that model seein that its the only stock items that honda has so far?

[divan]

007!

For me..... Manual all the way! For heavy traffic I like that extra control you have with a clutch.

[EcoRider]

Hi Chris, !

To my understanding the manual version offers slightly better fuel consumption as well - not sure whether this might be important to you.

[bryanp]

Hi Chris, Really it's about different strokes for different folks. You will always get many opinions, some are dead against DCT, some are 100% only DCT and then every thing in between. I'm smack in the middle. I have and ride standard manual bikes, been riding about 46 years and I have the Integra. Been commuting the last 5 years or so on big scooters. I love the big scooters and now especially the DCT. I love my cruiser and my CBF but if truth be told and I had to get rid of 2 and keep 1 it may just be the Integra. While everyone will have their own reasons and preferences, I believe you should test both and find where your heart lies. Take care.

[drsimon]

Hi Chris and ! I agree with Bryan, in that it's horses for courses, when it comes to manual or DCT. I have the NC 700 DCT, I think it's the best commuter bike I've owned. I have other manual bikes as well, but use the Honda the most, it's that good. I find South Africans obsession with having to change gears manually a bit puzzling, given how good the DCT box is. I've never felt the lack of control with no clutch, in fact it's opposite, I have no need to concentrate on gears, clutch or anything other than safe negotiation of heavy traffic!!
As Bryan said, rather ride both versions, and make an informed decision!

[chrisgp007]

Hi Guys thanks for ur imput .
Would luv to test ride both models . But Honda here dont have the dct version till next year. Wanted to test ride the bike this month and then buy it as my xmas present . Seems then i just have to suck it up and get use to a manual version .

[fabian]

Hi I agree with Bryan. ...I have a Integra and I recently bought a crosstourer. I'm starting to think I should have bought the crosstourer in a dct as well.

[divan]

Heres another thing to think about..... Do you wait for the 750x or jump and get the 700x?

+1 for the 750, depending on price. I read that they come standard with Abs, now thats a nice to have!

[chrisgp007]

Hi Divan. Would say yes to agreein to wait for the new 2014 with abs as standard BUT just worried that the way the current exchange rate is goin in this country that the price of the bike mite just push me out of reach to buy it.
Well like i said found a decent 2nd hand nc700x at the dealers just have to double check them on what they can do to lower the bike if i put threw all my paperwork for it tho.
But thanks again all u guys on ur opinions seeing that all u guys are the dct riders , which i wouldv loved to be part of that crew of riders.

[MyoMy]

Hi Chris. Were in the exact position. Bought the DCT by choice as it is my first wheels of the two wheel variety. Really a lovely ride and yes ABS.

Not sure what the impact will be resale wise in a few years, suppose it depends on the availability of auto models in the market by then.

[chrisgp007]

Yeah wanted the ABS too pitty they dont have it on the manual version.
Hey guys just one question which is the better option . Have the dealer lower the suspension on the front forks and rear suspension . OR buy a lowering kit ?

[drsimon]

I am a shorty at 1.70m, and I just got used to the height of the seat, without lowering the suspension at all. My other bikes have lower seat heights, and I now feel a bit cramped when riding them! I think that you should test the bikes unaltered, and see if it's necessary to change settings.

[EcoRider]

I never owned any bike with ABS before, and the fact that my NCX came without ABS doesn't bother me at all........the normal brakes suits my riding habits perfectly, and to my understanding the normal brake pads are cheaper as well.

[MyoMy]

I agree, I'm 1,9 and the standard setup just works for me, the offspring is 1,7 and she also seems comfortable on the standard height. One piece I read on the ABS, the tester stated that he could not imagine using the ABS, ever, due to the setup. For me, It was just a little bit of "piece of mind'

[EcoRider]

To my experience with my wife's car, problems with an ABS system can be very costly, so if possible, I would actually prefer to avoid any means of transport with ABS in future.