First Time Riding an AUTOMATIC Motorcycle

[@yammienoob]

Big thanks to Honda for the invite and to Rokform for the support today! The phone mount came in clutch on my 300 mile ride on the Rebel that day. Get all your Rokform accessories here! glnk.io/3rj1/yammie-noob

[@scorpion-ninja8228]

I wonder what it would be like to ride it on track? Of course say a Honda CBR1000RR with the DCT on it. Does Honda even make a CBR with DCT? 🤔

[@sendit7777]

Yammie, bought my first street bike yesterday. 2023 suzuki sv650. Love it. Already almost 100 miles on it. Found your channel in 2018 and the channel has been amazing.

[@BM-gu7ez]

GYAT! He finna ride scooters now.

[@MomentumChaser0331]

I have wondered that very exact thing

[@MomentumChaser0331]

Hey on a funny note a Scooter 😂

[@stevereubart8255]

Very happy with my 1100 DCT. After riding for over 30 years, it did take a little bit to get used to it, especially learning to use the rear brake to slow down instead of the clutch. But now I love not having to deal with shifting. This bike can be enjoyed by anyone, but I admit I bought it primarily because I have some arthritis in my hands and riding the 1100 is MUCH easier because of that.

[@5pence55]

very similar to yourself, over 50 with hand joint pain due to years of programming brought a DCT 1100 rebel - absolutely love it and don't miss the literal pain of using a clutch, especially in long slow traffic.

[@stevereubart8255]

@@5pence55 I guess DCT was made for us older tech guys. I moved to the 1100 not long after retiring from working in IT for nearly 50 years.

[@TheBulap]

My brother who wants to get into motorcycles as well has a malformed left hand that makes it difficult to manipulate a clutch, so I've been recommending that he try a DCT as well.

[@p1xelspaceship997]

never thought of the benefit a dct could have for people with joint issues, good way to keep riding for longer

[@maximborodyuk3773]

fyi there are also options from MV Agusta - SCS models have automatic cluctch so you don't have to operate it yourself.

[@lisjak82]

I've been driving a DCT for four years now and I'm not changing it for a manual transmission. Once you get used to the DCT, it's like an addiction, driving is so easy and smooth. When driving slowly in first gear, the rear brake is used instead of the clutch. The lifespan of the DCT has been checked for 200,000 km + without any problems.

[@Chunkhead]

This. All of this.

[@InfiniteSoulsUnited5458]

Not as fun

[@InfiniteSoulsUnited5458]

And less skill. Just being honest

[@AvidsForyou]

I can maybe agree for a cruiser or something Similar…but not ideal for crotch rockets

[@Mr_Glenn]

How does it not stall if it doesn't use the clutch?

[@itsmePC207]

I bought a DCT Rebel a few weeks ago and have absolutely no regrets. Everyone rides for a different reason and that’s A-Ok with me.

[@Jdee.-]

100% I had people make fun of me "You aren't in full control blah blah blah" But I can say coming from a CBR600RR to a cruiser dct I have had SO much fun, it is such a nice relaxing ride. I will have a very hard time going back to a manual. I am looking at an Africa twin for the next purchase, want to travel the states.

[@jimgordon3468]

@@Jdee.- if you can, get the Goldwing tour DCT. It's the absolute best touring machine in the world. Especially on the blueridge parkway.

[@Revy8]

go ride a minivan

[@Jdee.-]

@@jimgordon3468 I have looked at them! I def will test ride one! I would like to ride across the united states

[@ugoborina2750]

Could you tell me something about the comfort of the seat and the passenger seat? Thanks in advance!!!

[@GardenBoy4U]

I own one of these and I’m personally all about the DCT. Shifting does nothing for me and my experience. Stalling at a traffic light is frustrating, dealing with stop/ starts on hills, etc. DCT gets rid of all those problems. Sure I can deal with all that and get better at it like anyone else, OR, being almost 50 years old and just wanting to ride, I can hop on a DCT (or any other automatic motorcycle) and simply enjoy the ride, which is what I choose to do.

[@stephaniejohnson4769]

Any advice on what to get .. I'm 5ft even, I want a automatic but not sure what to get... diffently has to be street legal

[@GardenBoy4U]

@@stephaniejohnson4769 personally the ct750x is a great bike to start with.

[@andrewbroham3811]

@@stephaniejohnson4769 you should not be riding, you are a liability with that small frame and wont have control of the bike at high or low speeds

[@stephaniejohnson4769]

​@andrewbroham3811 then what type would you suggest... I don't want to have to ride with other people all the time.and doing the tiptoe dance is hard at stops

[@andrewbroham3811]

@@stephaniejohnson4769 none, don’t ride, at the very max, a honda grom, they’re small and small cc

[@almoistthere]

I learned to drive a manual transmission truck long before I ever discovered the joys of automatic cars. I learned about manual motorcycles and clutch control. I’m capable of it but I just bought the 1100 DCT and I adore it. I’m thrilled to be paying more attention to my surroundings and looking for hazards instead of trying to find that legendary 7th gear

[@stephaniejohnson4769]

Any advice on what to get .. I'm 5ft even, I want a automatic but not sure what to get... diffently has to be street legal

[@hollow2788]

I have a 2016 Honda NC700X DCT and love it. Never going back to manual. Never worrying about what gear you need or stalling (happens to the best of us) and just riding is amazing. Friends made fun of me but when they took the bike for a ride they changed their mind. More bikes and manufacturers need to go automatic. More people would ride 100% in my mind and isn’t that what we want. Bikers are family. We all know the feeling we get riding. Remove the judgment on what bike someone is riding and go have fun. Thanks.

[@psylentsage]

You’re absolutely right usually people that have never ridden think it’s so complicated because of clutch management and gear shifting but it’s actually super simple just hard to explain it simply to someone who knows nothing mechanically. Automatic bikes would bring a lot of folks in especially the fellas with injuries who had to give up riding due to a hard time shifting.

[@Leftiesarelosingit]

Really late comment here, but I appreciate this. I've been thinking about riding and experiencing it..but honestly I'm not a very mechanical person and I don't like to think while I drive. An automatic bike would be lovely to start on atleast.

[@stephaniejohnson4769]

Any advice on what to get .. I'm 5ft even, I want a automatic but not sure what to get... diffently has to be street legal

[@Aiden-me2zs]

I’ve never stalled my bike, since I was 14

[@pietrosmusi8546]

Skill issue

[@JBinFL]

It's no secret but we don't want to talk about the fact that the number of riders has been steadily dropping for a while. If dct can be a tool to make riding more accessible and to attract riders who wouldn't have considered it with manuals, let's welcome it.

[@mihaicrisan9946]

For me it is one of the major reasons, that's why I ride scooters

[@josephesquivel4066]

@BIGBigBoiNICK But it is a reason the though, and you can see it in the cars and trucks too with fewer manual transmissions on the market.

[@MrEiniweini]

That was actually a great review. Everyone should remember that we are all brothers and sisters out there. 90% of it it is how you handle a corner or an intersection. Be safe and ride your own ride.

[@boedude8496]

went from a scooter to the rebel dct. didn't grow up shifting gears, so i don't need or miss it. i learned to drive on a stick, but after high school the need to impress anyone faded away, and it's been automatics ever since. was never a hot rodder or speed demon anyway. its all about personal preference

[@ejd8711]

My first bike was actually a 2012 NC700X with a DCT transmission after taking the beginner rider class and passing the test. Although I moved up to an FJ-09 (which is wayyyyy more fun) after a few thousand miles, starting on the DCT gave me the confidence to handle a 500 lb bike at any speed without having to worry about the clutch. The adjustment to going back to a manual was very minimal. Happy to have changed bikes, but glad I learned on it. No clutch is AWESOME for heavy traffic situations though, that can't be argued.

[@smashy_smasherton]

As a guy who is getting a few problems in my hands due to health issues, I can see me going DCT. I’ve never heard anyone complaining about it and most old guys like me prefer them once they get used to it.

[@stillededge]

Biggest problem I have with them is: I get bored. "Shifting" keeps me awake. Gotta think about it...gotta do it.

[@jakobsmith3772]

People like you were my first thought when I heard about these bikes. My grandfather has bad arthritis and had to give up riding due to the clutch and shifter. It’s hard to use when you can’t close your hand properly. Sorry if that sounded offensive I just mean I think these bikes are geared for issues like that. Ride safe 🙏🏼

[@smashy_smasherton]

@@jakobsmith3772 I’m not even that bad yet but DCT means I can look forward to touring. Otherwise I finally figured out a light grip.

[@stillededge]

@@jakobsmith3772 Even a young "man" will appreciate the DCT in TRAFFIC. If you don't lane split on the 405 or PCH...your left hand is getting SMOKED.

[@janethigginson8699]

Hand problems put me in the DTC in January and it gave me back the joy of riding. People saying it takes away the pleasure are only looking at it from a single perspective. The Rebel 1100 is a great bike and I have loved every minute of being back out on 2 wheels because of the DTC option.

[@km55111]

im getting my Moto endorsement now and am not really interested in worrying about a clutch- id rather focus on the road and just cruise around. im glad this is something some brands are taking a look at.

[@obsidian00]

SAME!!!

[@boomerisadog3899]

I've had 4 back surgeries and lost the ability to push with my left foot. I doubt this system was specifically developed with my sort of disability in mind but it certainly would make riding a bike much easier for me.

[@motovlogjoni]

4 years riding DCT.. from a NC750 to a rebel 1100.. no regrets! Love it, enjoy it a lot.. here in thailand in traffic dct its a must

[@vvtor]

I have both DCT and regular bike, they are very different animals and I enjoy riding them both. Riding DCT is very comfortable, especially in start-stop situations, and it can be very fuel economic.

[@Probablynoot]

In "Manual Mode" the bike won't let you fuck up completely, if you go in rev ranges that are definetly too high for the current gear, it will change gears for you. I can recommend DCT for inner city commuting, stop and go traffic, traffic jams and riding with a passenger.

[@Flipnred78]

It allows me to enjoy the ride. I can’t believe in my lifetime I’m able to enjoy something like this. I get the engagement previous bikes, ZX 14 gsxr 1000. Etc .. just cruising around not shifting awesome.

[@ClevelandBeemer]

Yeah, I think potentially you’re looking at the DCT from the lens of a seasoned rider. I’ve been an instructor for nearly 10 years. The students I see struggle the most are the ones that simply can’t wrap their head around the clutch when it comes to smooth starts and shifting. In fact the #1 concern I typically get from students is about their ability to shift. Most with a lot of practice can improve this skill. However there are many, more than 50%, that fail or self dismiss from riding courses because of the clutch. The DCT is for them.

[@philspaghet]

Nah, you have to master the clutch to learn how to ride. The bike community will end up like the car community with people who can't even grasp manual

[@ClevelandBeemer]

@@philspaghet you may have missed the 10 year instructor part of my comment. In my professional opinion your don’t HAVE to master the clutch to ride. That’s what DCT’s and electric bikes are for. That said, I’m open to new ideas. Please explain why leaning the clutch is a necessity if they’re going to use an automatic or electric motorcycle?

[@JBinFL]

@@philspaghet Gatekeeping isn't the way to keep the riding community alive.

[@adamstrachn]

No you don't. That's why there's automatic transmission. You don't need to learn manual to drive a car and the same goes for a motorcycle now. I can drive manual, but hate it. I just want to go and stop, let the machine do everything else.

[@philspaghet]

@@adamstrachn Can you heel toe down shift?

[@teambenjamin1]

Glad to see you actually test ride a DCT. You are correct about it feeling a bit boring. However, along with that “boredom” comes more situational awareness and the ability to be less distracted by the minutiae of shifting so you can pay more attention to what’s going on around you. Not to mention not ever stalling when you’re at a stop light and a car is about to slam into you and you have to get out of harms way.

[@coffee8814]

thats false, automatics are proven to be more dangerous even in cars, it actually takes away situational WITH the boredom

[@teambenjamin1]

@@coffee8814 You are entitled to your opinion. I have been riding bikes for over 40 years and I bought an NC 750x DCT right before COVID. Although manual shifting is second nature, I was very surprised when it felt like my peripheral vision widened and I do pay more attention to my surroundings. If you have found that you’re paying less attention to the traffic around you while you are Riding a DCT, that’s on you.

[@johnmikolajczyk]

@@coffee8814could you pull up the stats on this buddy?

[@tazsub]

@teambenjamin1 spot on

[@ModernApostle00]

@@coffee8814 I think you pulled that "fact" out of your rear end.

[@_B_K_]

Getting a 2025 1100 DCT this December. Looking forward to it.

[@greatbigeye2506]

This is basically twice the power and twice the price of the CTX700. I bought a DCT CTX a few years ago on a whim and loved it right away, super easy to ride and it’s got plenty of power at low to moderate speeds and will do 80 no problem. It turns out that not shifting is quite nice and after I sprained my wrist I was able to keep riding when pulling a clutch caused pain after awhile. Oh, Sport mode is beast mode on these DCT bikes, monster torque.

[@albumreviews11]

Ah honda, Google to the rescue lol

[@denmikseb]

I have been riding my 2024 Honda nc750x for a couple months. Put it in manual once just to make sure it works, then back to auto and that is where it stays. I love that auto tranny, but I ride for the scenery, not for shifting through the twisties. But the auto does handle twisties well enough for me.

[@rcw2434]

I’ve been riding since I was 12 yrs old. I’m now north of 60 and was beginning to decide to not ride when my arthritis in my left hand was acting up. Now, with DCT and heated grips I will go for a ride and call it therapeutic! Also find it a little more relaxing with not having to shift. That could be an age thing to. A little off topic? Why do you ride to the right side of your lane? I always wanted to be to the left side so the car ahead can see me in his mirrors & I could see if he was checking behind him. Good first ride. I find the more I ride DCT the more I appreciate it.

[@HippieJoe]

I can see DCT models being A LOT more common in the next 5 years as they clearly have their own market of buyers which can be expanded on. That being said, riding a manual motorcycle isn't difficult at all. Some people just feel like a manual clutch is just adding more thought process to riding and even the most experienced riders occasionally stall at stops. Some people are just stuck in their old ways and feel like they have to be "connected" to the bike. At least its good at it gives you the option to shift gears manually.

[@victorsturdivant4731]

There is a foot shift aftermarket kit. I am a disabled vet and the dct got me back on 2 wheels.

[@sasimayandbruce]

I love my DTC. The revmatching duel clutch when down shifting really gives it a sport feel. I use the paddle shifters when I want a sporting style ride. My Lt hand does what my Lt foot and Lt clutch hand use to do. Just with less hassle. And no more feathering the clutch in stop and go traffic

[@stewtube1240]

Great explanation and review of the DCT . I wish you had it for a few days or a week to see if your feelings changed a bit as you get more use to driving it .

[@get2zero]

My 2014 Honda Silverwing is Automatic CVT and I love it. No clutch, no shifting, and the back brake is on the left handlebar.

[@MillennialRebelion]

I don't mind pushing buttons for my gears, saves wear and tear on my shoes. Been riding Hondas dct since 2016 on the honda recon, they're pretty good

[@zynathera8140]

I love my rebel DCT. Took a bit to get used to but once you do it’s great.

[@gromitdaddy]

I just recently bought the "most boring, non-adventure adventure bike on the planet", the Honda NC750. It allows me, with a 65%+ impaired left ankle to ride a real motorcycle instead of just a scooter (which I've ridden for the last 18 years). The NC also takes into account a fused back, one surgical knee, and one very close to surgical knee. While the goldwing is the same seating position, it's just too heavy, and the seating position of the Rebel simply hurts. The DCT is the perfect solution, and I for one, would love to see it on more bikes from more brands

[@Sup3rCRF]

As a DCT owner (africa twin). Your review over a DCT is better than most. Well researched. There's a gyro system that senses lean angles. And the sport mode setting actually moves the preset rpm range. Drive is most economical. Sport 1, 2, 3 slightly increases rpm range, changes shift points, and it's reaction to throttle position. S1 sort of more torque based vs S3 loves to rev out. For the same throttle positions

[@thetomekyo]

to me it is like in the car - once you use it for some time you realise - pulling and releasing the clutch is sort of pointless ... after going through five manual bikes I stepped on the CMX 1100 and will not be going to manual any time soon ...

[@DeathMammoth91]

I own both a 1976 Honda CB750A (Hondamatic) and a 1982 CM450A (Hondamatic)! :) Both are amazingly fun machines to ride and in the future, I will definitely look at getting one of these! Automatic motorcycles are awesome!

[@timvaughn5588]

I love my rebel 1100 dct. It has its benefits especially in stop and go traffic. As an older rider with medical problems the dct has given me a new lease on life as far as riding goes.

[@telecomgiant]

I own a 2021 Africatwin AS DCT and love it. Mine has D and 3 sport modes and manual thumb/finger trigger switches. I use Sport 2 90% of the time.

[@6r0ck19]

Just got the 1100 DCT and absolutely love it.. sorry but it’s a different world and automatic is simply more convenient

[@rickosborne6521]

I noticed the same thing when jumping on the throttle in auto mode on that same bike - it recognizes that you wanna go quicker and drops a gear or two, but then it isn't great about realizing when you just wanna cruise afterwards.

[@filoniz]

Then just upshift.

[@actuallyken8874]

I wonder if you set the cruise control if it will move to the most economical gear. Also the settings may be different in sport vs standard

[@SULK81]

I would like to add, when coming to a emergency slow down or stop, you can get right back on the throttle again . Kinda nice, focusing on what around you instead or fumbling through gears or stalling.

[@christopherfarish4965]

It works almost exactly like a trip tronic in a car. It will auto go to auto mode if you drop speeds and it would stall. I did their demo days during bike week. Same with automatic switch, you don’t need to switch off throttle. I feel like the market is for the calmer rider. It does have some gusto when down shifting, for a touring style.

[@isaias9319]

My first bike was a Super Cub with the semi-auto engine. No clutch, just ease off the throttle and change gears. Never been a fan of clutches so an automatic is the best.

[@bobjuniel8683]

Using two brake leavers on the handlebars is a standard arrangement for automatic bikes. Most scooters are automatic with CVT transmission. There is no gear changing. The feet are free to assist with balance, but scooters lack pegs to stand on, reducing the width between the feet and making it difficult to stand on rough or slippery tracks. Having to change gears or apply brakes with the feet while standing on the pegs is not easy. I would prefer a CVT with pegs and hand operated brakes. If you only ride sealed roads you may not see the problem.

[@srizzle-e8w]

You have to drag the rear brake and use it like you would a clutch to control power to get the best slow speed maneuverability .

[@GoldandAstro]

11:45 When you want the transmission to shift back to 6th gear after a pull, just drive the same speed and it will go automatically. This is exactly the same with a DCT in a car.

[@BombiErl]

can confirm that. Downshifting happens much faster, at least on the Africa Twin.

[@benb8075]

He had it in an agressive sporty config, so it probably held 4th so the rpms would be in the best range for quickly accelerating/deccelarating.

[@jordan122095]

It’s cool to see that dct is making its way to motorcycles now. It makes getting to motorcycles way easier for people who don’t know how to use a manual transmission

[@markianclark9645]

jordan...we've had automatic scooters for decades...for people who can't adapt to motorbike gears...or can't be bothered...personally i hate scooters...but they account for over 90% of 2-wheeled transport in London...1-in-50 or less is a Yamaha YB125 motorbike..about 1-in-100 or less is a bike over 125...such is the difficulty of passing motorbike part 1 tests in our Capital...it's a scam where they fail you repeatedly so you'll keep paying out for another try...and if they decide you're too good to scam...you get part 1 and then have to take part 2 which is more money...or ride illegally...it's only gotten worse in the last 5 years or so...i don't know anyone whose passed part 1 since 2016...so no-one can ride without L plates...except me and one or 2 others i've seen...it's a shock if i see a big bike locally

[@HeldIntegral]

I drove an automatic car all my life and it still only took 20 minutes to understand manual when I jumped on a bike for the 1st time. And an additional week or 2 to iron out the kinks n stop stalling. So I really think motorcycles are already quite approachable as they are

[@greengoblindave]

Just up to on the highway in sport mode and it not changing back to 6th. Unless you don’t know by now. In sport mode the gear change is elongated. If you had have had it in drive mode. Then it would have shifted back up to 6th.. I’ve just ordered this bike. Having had the africa twin for two years. Which I thought was the right bike for me. It is a great bike. Just my back isn’t in good condition. I test rode this Rebel. And well I liked it. Great video you done though. Thanks 👍

[@Voltomess]

What's avg OTD price for them?

[@CaptainAstrum]

I love the NC750x by Honda with a DCT and a storage compartment where the tank would normally be. Its basically a scooter/adventure bike hybrid

[@BombiErl]

I ride a current Africa Twin DCT. When I'm on the road in D mode, the revs are too low for me. In the sportier modes, the moped is much more agile. In the highest sport mode it is already too sporty for me. When I accelerate, the DCT likes to shift down two gears. Also, the upshift is much faster on the Africa Twin than on the Rebel, if you go off the throttle. I have my Africa Twin now 7500km and have learned to love the DCT. Greetings from good old germany ;)

[@Chunkhead]

Awesome. Love my new Africa Twin AS ES DCT. Best bike I've owned BY FAR. Also, the easiest to ride - I can enjoy the ride instead of messing with the damn clutch all the time.

[@jinnylover9158]

Had a 1981 Moto guzzi v1000. Automatic transmission like a car using oil and fans. Just had low and high, foot shifter. It was a bagger but I used it around town a lot very easy to ride

[@AllenJohn]

@18:45 The childlike joy in his voice is infectious.

[@MichiganPowersports]

I own an 1100 dct and it is incredible. Owned many other bikes and this is the best experience on two wheels for me. The bike is faster, safer, and lets me take in the scenery of my location more than a standard clutch. The dct does learn over time and i rarely have any problems. Two downsides are: It is harder to perform low speed maneuvers and it is a smaller bike. But they are both livable.

[@Flawtistic]

Honda already made a good automatic motorcycle called the DN-01 but they over-priced it during the '08 market crash so it didn't sell well. I got to ride one, and it was fun.

[@troy9er]

I have a 2021 BRP Can Am Spyder F-3S with a 6 speed semi automatic transmission. You must up shift but it will downshift as you slow down. Works nice. I can downshift to pass by a blip of the paddle. But at my option. Or just slow down and it will downshift on it own. Wasn’t sure i would like it but I DO!!!! I have been ridding since I was. Little kid. My 1st bike was a Cushman Scooter. It was bigger than I was. LOL!!! Had a stroke 7 years ago. Survived pretty good but my balance never got back to normal. Thought my motorcycle days were over, then I found the Spyder. Wanted the manual but they stopped making the manual.😡😡😡 thought I’ll try the semiautomatic! Now I have learned to Love It!! 😘👍🏻👍🏻

[@larsihle9256]

Just to be clear, it is NOT an automatic transmission. There is not a torque converter or planetary gear sets but rather a manual transmission that is computer controlled. The dual clutch packs and dual mainshafts are what make it.

[@Wileylikethehawk]

The second bike I ever tried was my brother’s Africa Twin with DCT. Drove it maybe 20km and then asked to switch back because it was _so_ easy to ride that I wasn’t paying close enough attention to what I was doing and I was afraid that would be a dangerous habit for someone so new.

[@Peter-qq3io]

If anything, It lets you pay more attention to what’s going on around you.

[@daxlaxx9440]

@@Peter-qq3io yep yep it does

[@adamstrachn]

I never drove an automatic car and stopped paying attention to what I was doing because it was easy 😂 It's safer to go auto objectively speaking.

[@Ron-bo6tb]

Old Harley rider here. It's a shame Harley didn't have technology like this for older riders, or younger if they want it. Great video!!

[@stevena3446]

The one thing everyone seems to miss is these bikes give you the option to manually shift if you want. Set the bike to manual mode and use paddle shifters by the left grip. There is just no clutch lever or shifter. This gives the rider full control of when to shift.

[@papaballoon]

I started riding a CVT/hondamatic first in 1990 and still ride one today.. I can ride a standard. But I love how smooth the CVT IS. It literally takes no effort.

[@moosecates2239]

I ride a 2019 Africa Twin. I ride in manual at all time. Even in manual it downshifts automatically. Low speed riding is far easier than a standard machine. During your deceleration that you experienced a tap of the brake would reset the bike for upshifting. I'll own more manual machines but I'll always have a dct from now on. Long rides, heavy traffic, so many advantages. BTW: I've seen my "type" described on your channel and I love it! Lol!! I'm 61 with 52 years riding and racing. Licensed in 1977! You described me to a tee! I got rid of my hi vis jacket though!! Great Channel! (Changed to license in 77 at 16 years old. Thanks @flatcapcaferacer!)

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Where did you grow up to let you get a license at 14?

[@marklevy9]

In Europe DCT Hondas are popular particularly for commuters in stop / start traffic.

[@amandla007]

Where you punched it and it stayed 4th, you chose to shift up. I used to do the same thing. Over time I learned not to. It keeps the power available for a while but then it will shift. Still just a little above 4k rpm. Most say it shifts too early. Most people tend to enjoy it the more they ride it. One ride doesn't do it justice.

[@wheatbreadone2978]

If this becomes the standard I’m gonna be so pissed. It was bad enough to lose the Manual option in cars .

[@anthonyd4992]

In my 40s and have arthritis in both feet since I was 35. I'll be getting a DCT model. It hurts to walk some days. Can't imagine fighting with a foot shifter.

[@xerodelacroix5552]

I rode an automatic Yamaha Enduro once. I stalled it out three times. Prior to that I had stalled a bike once when learning, and I rode a '73 Honda CB450 and a Suzuki DR for years. I could not get used to a bike shifting itself. My brain kept inherently saying "slipping clutch, SLIPPING CLUTCH". Never touched one again lol.

[@joseorozco7069]

I bought a Honda 1100 2022 DCT and for me, it a smart motorcycle with different settings and engine break. The regular clutch Motocycle is fun, but it gets annoying shifting too many times and it is not a big deal too to learn either. The DCT has not only one clutch but two which makes a great smooth shifting on the transmission. I feel that I got a lot for my money when comparing it to other models' price.

[@KurtisIsley]

I bought a Goldwing DCT this past April. I'll admit that not working a clutch felt a little odd for my first couple of rides, but after that, I got used to the DCT. It's one less thing to worry about, let's you enjoy the ride more and pay more attention to your surroundings.

[@44MagnumFilms]

Curious about how the DCT in the Africa Twin handles off-road. Could be nice in those uphill slippery situations.

[@rogerf7265]

Adventure Bike TV and Motorcycle Adventure Dirt bike TV both have videos on their KZbin channels about how the Africa Twin DCT works off road.

[@RunItBackGunz]

Who the hells wants to keep switching gears. Got the gas and fuckin goooooo😭😭😭😭 but being some to switch between manual and automatic is a lit feature

[@celticmco5672]

Was in Daytona for two days this week Yammi only rider in town with gloves and a helmet and not wearing cargo shorts and flip flops.

[@stillededge]

"Sport" mode keeps the RPMs up, ready to "jump". I'd say good for twisties & hills. Drive mode is pretty docile. Long highway slogs & traffic. The auto manual is the ticket to fun. DCT is like an "acceleration elevator"...it just accelerates when you turn the throttle - just transitions from gear to gear...shifts hardly noticeable but for the sound.

[@photoenduro]

This is the future. I currently ride with a normal transmission (cb500x), but the next Honda will be a DCT. Nowadays, the traffic jams on the road are too big and I often return tired and nervous from the first - second through the city for an hour to get home, which is only a few kilometers. I'm thinking more and more about xadv 750 and Rebel 1100. It's a shame that other brands don't have this kind of gearbox in their offer.

[@tazsub]

I own an Xadv and it is extremely versatile . Highly recommended .

[@tony40400]

Only just started watching your channel and enjoying it. Myself having some weakness, this bike is perfect for me, it does away with having to think about clutch work and concentrate on enjoying it instead. I like it.

[@TheRebornRJ]

I dont get why people say "less fun" and "driver has no skill" - people really are scared of new technology just like EVs

[@genoapb]

I absolutely love the rebel 1100 dct and have no problem with a normal manual clutch. I totally get the different opinions on the dct but I for one have no intention on ever going back to a manual. It just makes it so much easier and laid back not pulling in the clutch 1000 times just to get up to riding speeds 90% of time. You can just throw it in manual if you want a more aggressive sporty ride at the flick of a couple fingers. What I don't get is all the people insist you need to learn a clutch first even if you no intention on ever using a manual motorcycle ever. That to me is like saying nobody should ever drive a car without learning a manual first. Then to go as far as imply that makes the motorcycle community tainted or lesser. I just don't get the knit picking of the small details of how the dct doesn't do this or that just right. It shifts very well in my opinion automatically for those who can't or don't want to. I say great job Honda! The only complaint I'd have is they don't advertise the dct well enough in my opinion and don't offer it on enough bikes! Great vid though!

[@mrpablomx]

I guess it’s because there are just a few of Automatic Bikes on the market… It is very, very rare, unlike Cars.

[@mikemccormick8115]

If it shifts smoothly when you want and makes the operation more simple, why not? I love mine. Best bike I’ve ever had. “Jerky jerky?” I don’t think so.

[@theaces18]

I got an 1100 manual as my first bike a couple months ago. I put 3000 miles on it in the first 6 weeks. It definitely has a lot of electronics that dictate what the bike does but it's fairly predictable. I love the bike so far but I am enjoying the manual more than I think I would an automatic. I think the weirdness with first comes from the large difference in ratio between 1st and 2nd

[@kevinbardi9164]

I’ve had my 1100 for a few months now. I honestly love it and so easy to ride and comfortable. I hope to have it for a long while.

[@amiedoll60]

In Australia, if you get your license on an automatic transmission it's all you can ride going forward. I ride a scooter, so my license will be an automatic one. DCT really expands the range of bikes that I can ride (and my dream bike, Goldwing, has DCT). I'll probably just upgrade to a higher-powered scooter, but you never know, if I win the lotto that Goldwing has my name on it.

[@rbrowning008]

Love my DCT rebel and I rode a fz06 for a decade. Full auto Sport mode and can paddle down or upshift at will. Just wish their was an ecu flash available to get rid of the 100mph governor. If you full throttle it, it will stay in that lower gear thinking you want to be aggresive. Just tap the upshift couple times and you are back to cruising. Also you mashing it from a dig was something I have been afraid to do but now its nice to see it doesnt loop you and controls the launch perfectly. Ive always rolled on to it

[@rainashura6522]

I've had one since last summer and loved it as my second bike (first was Harley 750 Street) I use it as a fun ride to work on nice days and otherwise don't ride much on the highway. Following Life of Burch's channel on performance upgrades and accessories. It it a little weird not having a clutch, but the cruise control is nice and gives more room to pay attention to road conditions once you get past the "where's my clutch" phase.

[@maxvanN]

I would not choose a gearbox like this however it is pretty cool how they made it work. And I feel like it is not an offense to enthusiasts

[@justauser]

It's true, more riding options dosent mean less for the rest of us, aslong as they don't stop making manual models like they did with cars

[@dopebossgamerz]

Definitely works well as a daily commuter while having a manual sport bike for the weekends. Like what people do with cars. Definitely a person to person thing

[@robertkincaid3558]

I think what a lot of these "purist" forget is that there's still a large amount of riders that just want to cruise. All that twisty crap and feeling the clutch is kinda pointless to bring up if the rider in question is gonna be on the highway, going the same speed, for 45 straight minuets. Plus, what DCT offers is the ability to just ride and not worry about clutch. Yes, will you be limited to just DCT if you first learn on a DCT? Yes. But considering the world we currently live in, where a ton of 30 y/o's don't have the money to even move out yet, I think worrying about how to ride 9 different motorcycles is a bit low on their list of priorities. Nah, some of us just want to ride on easy mode and not think about everything else. I think what also has to be noted is the time "purists" put into a DCT. Riding a DCT powered bike for 3 hours doesn't do it any justice. The riders that I have seen that have been riding a DCT for more than a week almost all say the same thing, "Not worrying about shifting is actually adds up in the long run." Yeah, if you want to go 95mph on some twistys, DCT probably isn't for you. But is 90% of your riding taking place in stop-and-go traffic? Are you going in a straight line 90% of the time? Is a motorcycle your primary mode of transportation? Then DCT is probably for you.

[@Jubba26]

DCT is awesome. It’s a class of it’s own at this point

[@tipprich]

Very happy with my 2015 Honda NC700X DCT. Very nice in city traffic and on the highway. I can also switch to "Manual" and use the paddle shifters on the fly. Can be a little clunky sometimes but I hear it's gotten a lot smoother in later models.

[@tazsub]

Just wait for Dct 2.0 and it will be butter smooth I m sure ..

[@nikhhiilreddi1371]

I know changing over to entirely fully automatic or semi automatic transmissions just like the cars did. But I also feel like having it as a city commuter with a lot of stop and go traffic could be a lot helpful. Not all bikers ride bike just for fun some do have to or want to commute on bikes. I am actually excited for the DCTs on bikes with impressive economical numbers.

[@NoHandleWantedAtAll]

I was looking for this comment. Riding in the city with a manual during rush hour at around 4:00pm-5:00pm is a pain. It's also the time when people forget how to drive their 2,000lb death machines because they are tired and want to rush home as fast as possible. 1st gear, 2nd gear, 3rd gear, 2nd, 1st, Neutral, 1st, 2nd, third, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, neutral...all the way home. Open highway? That's fun, easy and you don't have to shift often. It's quite fun too. However, when I'm riding in the city (90% of the time) I am thankful for the DCT options.

[@DigitDesign]

@@NoHandleWantedAtAll Nothing wrong with that, i wouldn't give up my manual cars to save my life, I can't imagine bikes would be any different.

[@ScottWiecenski]

I ride an '87 Honda Helix. It has an automatic transmission (CVT actually) Love my Helix!!

[@jimporter]

Honda do foot shifters for some of their DCT bikes but found that hardly anyone wanted one after they tried the DCT.

[@vika0194]

Bikes should be semi automatic. Like any car. Change gears without having to engage a clutch.

[@brianpeterson9290]

Not sure I’d have one on a bike like this, but on a Goldwing? Yep.

[@stevegabbert9626]

I've been riding Suzuki 650 Burgmans for 17 years, which is automatic, and manual. I don't mess with manual because it's distracting, and can't think of a reason why I would use it. I've tried it before, but my mind is thinking more about when I should shift, than enjoying the ride. It also doesn't have a foot brake, can't tell you how many times I tapped the floorboard while I was braking. I'm nearly at 200,000 miles on my 3 Burgmans. I've ridden several hundreds of thousands of miles on "regular" bikes before the Burgmans, so I know what both types are like. Which would I prefer? Frankly, the Burgmans, because I can actually enjoy the rides more.

[@mtlnascarfan]

It may be a novelty to you and to others who are able to ride a manual transmission motorcycle, but to hundreds of thousands of people like myself who are not able to shift a manual motorcycle...it's a godsend. Knees in the breeze is still knees in the breeze.

[@jojombo3459]

You're killing when you use your left hand to switch mode. Great video, all love

[@goknicksgo13]

This is my first bike. Got it last July 31st. I never even sat on a bike before this one. I absolutely love it, but I’m dying to get a Yamaha XSR900. I’ll keep the Rebel, but I want a gnarly bike too.

[@kennygo8300]

As a 62-year-old guy looking for a commuter in Dallas County... it's my dream bike. Fast enough for the highway, but easy to ride in "stop and go" traffic.

[@holden5478]

I have to drive through a lot of heavy traffic before I'm on the open road. I can definitely see the appeal for a DCT.

[@alvacullum3345]

I have 3 automatic motorcycles. All 3 different automatic transmissions Aprilia Mana cvt Honda dn-01 hft Honda ctx dct I prefer automatic motorcycles in city traffic. I'm a truck driver and can drive anything standard, just not that attached to them

[@gaudykevincabrera4933]

If you are someone who's not lucky enough to be born ina a congested city/country, then automatic transmission is the best and the most fun to ride on. Im actually switching to automatics because of traffic, because twice happened that i lost my strength in engaging the clutch because of the congested traffic. Your body is not "Bored" it's relaxed.

[@brianshockley6429]

I own a rebel 1100 manual and had similar thoughts while riding. Having to be engaged and get the satisfaction of shifting through the gears and it taking all your attention is part of the reason why I ride. With the DCT that satisfaction is removed. HOWEVER, pulling 0-60 or 0-100mph, this bike is FAST 🏎️ 💨. It will make you smile and beat a LOT of bikes on the market. However, for me the joy of riding wasn’t there. If you’re older and shifting and operating the clutch is hard, this would be an amazing option.