09-05-2017, 06:52 AM
I picked up a 2017 AT with DCT in June. Already had it on a couple of 900 mile trips and it's just been a pleasure to ride. The DCT has been a fun change of pace. I was uncertain about it, but wanted to try it. It seemed that in just about every review, the rider went in expecting not to like the DCT, but ended up very impressed with it. You are exactly right about the small wind screen. It works surprisingly well. I bought the tall screen and actually went back to the short one. Some people feel that the Honda side cases are built cheaply. But I like them as well. They may not do the job if you're going around the world, but for every day use they're just fine. So far, the only thing I miss is cruise control. I've heard the Yamaha S10 has it. But the S10 doesn't have Honda's fit and finish. Sorry I can't be objective. I LOVE THE AFRICA TWIN. It replaced a V-Strom and a KTM 350, and I haven't regretted it for a minute. Hopefully you can keep your CB1100 too. They're such very different bikes I'm pretty sure you would miss the CB if you let it go.