Going VFR1200F to VFR1200 DCT???

Hi All,
I was hit a few months back on my VFR1200F. The bike was totaled and I was injured, but I'm all healed up now and looking for a replacement. Last weekend, I rode a demo of the DCT version. Being familiar with the bike allowed me to concentrate on DCT features instead of usual sensory overload on a bike demo. I really liked it and contemplating the move to DCT. Am I crazy?
StinkyFinger

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[image: View Post]stinkyfinger, on 05 April 2011 - 08:31 PM, said:

Hi All,
I was hit a few months back on my VFR1200F. The bike was totaled and I was injured, but I'm all healed up now and looking for a replacement. Last weekend, I rode a demo of the DCT version. Being familiar with the bike allowed me to concentrate on DCT features instead of usual sensory overload on a bike demo. I really liked it and contemplating the move to DCT. Am I crazy?
StinkyFinger



Crazy like a fox! :biggrin: ... and how cool would it to be probably the only person on the planet to have owned BOTH!?..... Priceless :fing02:

Well, stick your finger in, if the DCT smells like roses, buy it..... :biggrin:

[image: View Post]zillamoto, on 05 April 2011 - 09:02 PM, said:

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Crazy like a fox! :biggrin: ... and how cool would it to be probably the only person on the planet to have owned BOTH!?..... Priceless :fing02:


The second one, In Italy there is a guy that already own a 2011 DCT while last year he had a standard 1200.

If you turn the throttle to accelerate and a huge grin ear to ear appears on your face without having to shift go for it. If you turn the throttle to accelerate and say wow that is cool but its missing a clutch lever then move on.

[image: View Post]Coastie, on 06 April 2011 - 06:40 PM, said:

If you turn the throttle to accelerate and a huge grin ear to ear appears on your face without having to shift go for it. If you turn the throttle to accelerate and say wow that is cool but its missing a clutch lever then move on.

If your cool with it then great, get the DCT and enjoy.

I'd like to get a chance to demo ride one, but I think I'd feel like I'm giving up too much control to the computer.
I know in cars, I hate regular automatics, I'm not really okay with the automatics with a "manual" mode.

[image: View Post]stinkyfinger, on 05 April 2011 - 08:31 PM, said:

Hi All,
I was hit a few months back on my VFR1200F. The bike was totaled and I was injured, but I'm all healed up now and looking for a replacement. Last weekend, I rode a demo of the DCT version. Being familiar with the bike allowed me to concentrate on DCT features instead of usual sensory overload on a bike demo. I really liked it and contemplating the move to DCT. Am I crazy?
StinkyFinger

Sounds like a plan I for one will never throw a leg to take the DCT for a spin knowing that I would get that irresistible sensation that could only be satisfied by owning one. :biggrin:

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I'd like to get a chance to demo ride one, but I think I'd feel like I'm giving up too much control to the computer.
I know in cars, I hate regular automatics, I'm not really okay with the automatics with a "manual" mode.
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Hi JES,

I think there's one thing a lot of people are missing here, the DCT is "NOT" an automatic gearbox, it's a manual gearbox which is shifted by an electro/hydraulic system. You definitely have "FULL" control of the gearbox in manual mode.

Granted, "D" mode is rather pedestrian and the shifting is done as early as possible but I find it very useful for my daily drone/commute to work each day. "S" mode can be quite fun when blasting on the weekends but manual mode is the way to go to get the best out of the system, it's simply magic and I've not missed a gearshift since going to the DCT.. :biggrin: You then have full control over when and where you change gears.

Cheers,
Smithy.

If it were me, I'd demo other makes of motorcycles and if in the end, this is the bike that still moved me, then I'd go for it :fing02:

JES_VFR, on 07 April 2011 - 12:21 AM, said:

Coastie, on 06 April 2011 - 06:40 PM, said:

If you turn the throttle to accelerate and a huge grin ear to ear appears on your face without having to shift go for it. If you turn the throttle to accelerate and say wow that is cool but its missing a clutch lever then move on.

If your cool with it then great, get the DCT and enjoy.

I'd like to get a chance to demo ride one, but I think I'd feel like I'm giving up too much control to the computer.
I know in cars, I hate regular automatics, I'm not really okay with the automatics with a "manual" mode.


Dude, it's not an auto. I had the same preconceived notions until I rode one. Everthing thing I own is manual. My s2000, sv650n, and even my two classic vespas and lambretta have 4 speed manual transmission and clutch lever. I admit it, I too scoffed at all the other glowing DCT reviews, but I rescind my prejudice. There is no lag and the power feels like it comes on quicker than my old VFR1200F model. A super tight u-turn was super easy compared to the standard model. Not that I have any trouble make u-turns, but it felt so much easier without about feathering a clutch on a beast that heavy. Also, engine braking is just as strong and I swear it felt smoother when I was downshifting.

chonsey, on 07 April 2011 - 04:15 PM, said:

If it were me, I'd demo other makes of motorcycles and if in the end, this is the bike that still moved me, then I'd go for it :fing02:

I've demoed K1300S three time (twice before I bought my first VFR1200F and recently in the past week) and it still does nothing for me. I also demoed the Multistrada twice and I liked it, but can't get passed the beak. Demoed the Sprint ST twice and I find it too top heavy. I also demoed a RSV4 on one of the days that I demoed multstrad, bad ass but it's a bit impractical for street riding. I can't get a test ride on the Kawasaki Ninja 1000, but it felt nice to sit on one in the showroom floor.

Yep, it turns out I'm crazy. I bought DCT model last weekend and I love it. I'll give a report in about a month or so on how the two compare.
stinky_finger.

Good for you. Looking forward to the review.

stinkyfinger, on 12 April 2011 - 11:36 AM, said:

Yep, it turns out I'm crazy. I bought DCT model last weekend and I love it. I'll give a report in about a month or so on how the two compare.
stinky_finger.


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Cant wait to read your feed back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!