05-14-2021, 11:50 PM
(05-13-2021, 12:06 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(05-13-2021, 11:15 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Dunno tommymck, dont have it yet, but they have been getting rave reviews from NC, Afica Twin and Gold Wing owners so thought I'd give it a shot.
I do know as far as shifting goes, you can put it in Drive mode, totally automatic, and let Hondas algorithm choose the upshift and down shift points, or you can put it in one of a couple of sport drive modes, again totally automatic, but each different sport mode holds the rpms a little higher before shifting, for a sportier ride than Drive mode, or you can put it in manual mode and use a finger trigger or thumb lever to choose the upshift and downshift points, the same as you would on a clutch motorcycle, only there no clutch.
Maybe GO will chime in, I think he had one prior to his Africa Twin.
... there are two clutches- one for even gears, one for odd gears. No matter what, the next gear is set-up to switch.
Ferret - all your points are correct.
In as few words as possible based on Honda NC750XD and CRF1000LD ownership:
* Can be driven automatically,
* Automatic current gear can be overridden up and down,
* Can be driven in manual mode where rider chooses the gear, but the engine can never be stalled,
* Drive mode is the most economical, but the Sport modes are much more spirited,
* Off-the-line acceleration is very impressive,
* The NC750XD is surprisingly fuel efficient, even after spirited rides.
In any case, there is much more.
... there are two clutches
- one for even gears, one for odd gears. No matter what, the next gear is set-up to switch.Ferret - all your points are correct.
In as few words as possible based on Honda NC750XD and CRF1000LD ownership:
* Can be driven automatically,
* Automatic current gear can be overridden up and down,
* Can be driven in manual mode where rider chooses the gear, but the engine can never be stalled,
* Drive mode is the most economical, but the Sport modes are much more spirited,
* Off-the-line acceleration is very impressive,
* The NC750XD is surprisingly fuel efficient, even after spirited rides.
In any case, there is much more.
I just test drove a new GoldWing. It had the DCT. Like most riders, I was not that interested in the DCT before trying it. Ehh, it was already on the demo bike, so why not? There are four modes, Tour and Sport being used most often, with manual shifting option on the left grip if you desire. (I seriously doubt very many owners use the manual option after a few rides.)
It was... nice, real nice. That and the suspension system/steering linkage was most remarkable to me.
For touring, i think it's going to make your experience that much more relaxing. At lights you don't need to down shift or think about which gear you're in, where your feet are, and stuff like that.
Many motorcycle aficionados have more than one bike. You can get the more engaged, direct riding experience on a sportier stablemate if you so chose.