09-06-2014, 10:22 AM
I finally got to ride the DCT equipped NC today. I almost bought it and I still might. The price is right, but the timing is bad. That's a whole separate issue...
I really like the bike. The DCT saps any fun out of riding while in drive mode, but is pretty responsive and holds revs well in sport mode. Found some fresh gravel and was amazed how stable the ABS was (never ridden a bike with it and been able to test it out).
Handling is surprisingly quick despite the weight and wheelbase. Low center of gravity helps. We're it not for a loose throttle cable causing jerky on/off throttle transitions, it would have been a lot of fun in the tight stuff.
As expected, power isn't the bike's strong suit. I could see how 2 - up would tax the engine. The bike I road was loaded with side and top boxes, so that was another 30 lbs added.
I am really considering the purchase if I can make the finances work. It would be an interesting contrast to the CB1100.
I really like the bike. The DCT saps any fun out of riding while in drive mode, but is pretty responsive and holds revs well in sport mode. Found some fresh gravel and was amazed how stable the ABS was (never ridden a bike with it and been able to test it out).
Handling is surprisingly quick despite the weight and wheelbase. Low center of gravity helps. We're it not for a loose throttle cable causing jerky on/off throttle transitions, it would have been a lot of fun in the tight stuff.
As expected, power isn't the bike's strong suit. I could see how 2 - up would tax the engine. The bike I road was loaded with side and top boxes, so that was another 30 lbs added.
I am really considering the purchase if I can make the finances work. It would be an interesting contrast to the CB1100.