dct Articles
Honda NC700X comes stateside
Starting at just $6,999 and available with an optional Dual-Clutch transmission and ABS, the 2012 Honda NC700X is going to be an extremely practical entry-level all-rounder. That’s $1,300 cheaper than its nearest competitor, the 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 and $900 cheaper than the Kawasaki Versys. Over the Suzuki, the Honda brings that optional transmission, as well as way-more-practical 17-inch wh...
20 January 2012
Honda NC700S: the Civic of motorcycles
If the NC700X is the CR-V of motorcycles, this is the Civic it and the Integra share a platform with. It's a no-frills everyday bike that's cheap to buy and cheap to own. It uses the same 670cc engine, steel diamond frame, faux-tank storage and 17" wheels. It also loses 4hp, for a grand total of 47hp, becoming a naked. Weight for the DCT model is 500lbs, standard is 474. It's not particularly sex...
07 November 2011
Photos: Honda New Mid Concept
Yesterday, we showed you the Honda New Mid Concept and poked a little fun at it for making outrageous claims like claiming to “reinvent the way we look at two wheeled travel.” It’s a maxi-scooter with the engine inside the frame, 17-inch wheels and the dual clutch transmission from the VFR. Now, look upon these high-res image and weep for the future. Here’s Honda’s official spiel: Hon...
03 November 2010
What's the dual clutch transmission on the Honda VFR1200 DCT like?
We always knew it would work, this Dual Clutch Transmission thing. It's a Honda, after all, and when it comes to engineering, Honda doesn't do duff. But that doesn't mean all the questions are answered, and the two big ones are, do you want it? And will we get it on sport bikes? Here's what it's like to ride the 2010 Honda VFR1200F DCT.>Editor's Note: We asked England's premier motorcycle reviewer...
30 June 2010