09-10-2023, 12:05 AM
Well, since post # 81 I have now ridden my NC 750X DCT over 32,000 miles, and must say I enjoy it quite a bit. The DCT is an absolutely brilliant transmission. The ability to let IT do all the shifting in 4 different modes with 4 different power and engine braking characteristics plus the ability to upshift or down shift as desired is mind blowing. Then there is the ability to push a button and let YOU do all the shifting faster and smoother than any quick shifter equipped bike using the paddle shifters. You can even downshift mid corner without upsetting the bike's chassis. It is astonishing. There is no stalling, no rolling of the right wrist with every shift. No pulling in the clutch lever with every shift, no lifting or pushing down on the toe shift lever (there isn't one) with every shift. The only time you roll your right wrist is for slowing down or stopping. When accelerating you just open the throttle and hold it there while the bike runs up thru the gears. The power although not overwhelming is more than adequate for everything but racing (although there was a guy on the NC forum that did road race his).
It handles extremely well. With the engine slanted forward, and the gas tank under the seat the cog is very low. Although it's only about 50 pounds lighter than a CB if easily feels 100 pounds lighter pushing it around. Those features also made room for a 23L trunk where the normal gas tank would be. Very handy. And speaking of gas, I average 74 mpg on mine.
It's not perfect... IMO it could use 4 things IMO. More power (another 20 hp would be amazing), a second front disc, cruise control and a larger fuel tank. I know more power would drop the gas mileage some, but I'd consider that a good trade off. 80 hp and 64 mpg would be fine with me.
All in all it's a great little bike, one that's very much misunderstood and under rated.
and I still don't care for the throbby 270 degree firing order but I am used to it now.
It handles extremely well. With the engine slanted forward, and the gas tank under the seat the cog is very low. Although it's only about 50 pounds lighter than a CB if easily feels 100 pounds lighter pushing it around. Those features also made room for a 23L trunk where the normal gas tank would be. Very handy. And speaking of gas, I average 74 mpg on mine.
It's not perfect... IMO it could use 4 things IMO. More power (another 20 hp would be amazing), a second front disc, cruise control and a larger fuel tank. I know more power would drop the gas mileage some, but I'd consider that a good trade off. 80 hp and 64 mpg would be fine with me.
All in all it's a great little bike, one that's very much misunderstood and under rated.
and I still don't care for the throbby 270 degree firing order but I am used to it now.