Interested in opinions on this bike. Best years, faults, shortcomings, good points. Also, why are they so much more expensive than the transalp? Thanks in advance.
Really stupid question as never looked into DCT bikes. Does this really mean no gear lever or clutch? So basically a twist and go?
Really stupid question as never looked into DCT bikes. Does this really mean no gear lever or clutch? So basically a twist and go?
Am liking the sound of this! I loved the quickshifter on my S1000XR but this sounds even better (easier!)
What is often hilarious about the 'naysayers' who'd never have an automatic bike, 'I wanna be in control not some bloody computer' is that they'll invariably have up/down quickshifters which are the best thing since sliced bread.....and pretty similar to the DCT but the DCT can do so much more. I love mine 18k miles in (I loved it 10 miles in actually)
Interested in opinions on this bike. Best years, faults, shortcomings, good points. Also, why are they so much more expensive than the transalp? Thanks in advance.
On some of the Alps passes we tend to ride, quite often you're in first gear and cranked over so I'd be interested to see how the DCT handles that.
2018 ATAS owner here...non DCT. Tried the DCT and wanted to like it, but on the basis of a test ride I felt the way it shifted just didn't work for me. Leave it in normal/drive and it would shift too early, put it in sport and it would hang onto a gear too long. People have said it adapts to the way you ride it so maybe I was unfair, but I am planning on getting a DCT the next time round. On some of the Alps passes we tend to ride, quite often you're in first gear and cranked over so I'd be interested to see how the DCT handles that. Gearbox aside I find the bike doesn't need as much lean as other bikes, always seem to be 10deg less lean compared to mates on GSA and KTM but still keeping up. It is down on power, it's got 'just enough'....maybe...but I like the overall character of the bike and motor. It's been all day comfortable for me, some 600 mile days were ticked off without any issues. Suspension is lacking particularly if you're tosser sized. I spent £50 having the suspension set up at KAIS, best money I've spent but I am 14 stone and bordering on needing a heavier spring so take note if you are larger than I. Lastly, I got Anakee adventures fitted and coming from the Dunlop OEM's they are night and day.