2018 HONDA AFRICA T WIN ADVENTURE SPORTS
FIRST TEST
P106
DCT TRANSMISSION
We tested the DCT model. DCT is Honda's Dual Clutch
Transmission and it is an automatic transmission with
modes of auto-shift attitude adjustment, paddle-shifting,
and manual override on tap. DCT is as convenient and fun
as paddle shifting a motorcycle like a rally car sounds.
DCT is heavier than a manual transmission (20+ lbs.)
and that's not insignificant. It also takes some getting
used to as you ghost-grab for a clutch lever. But, it
shifts smoother and more consistently than you can
with a manual. You cannot stall a DCT bike. Intrigued?
There is neither clutch lever nor foot shifter with DCT.
In their place is a switch at your right thumb to put it in
gear. This same switch lets you select DCT modes from
Drive, Sport 1, Sport 2 and Sport 3. You can also use
this switch cluster to go full Manual and tap through the
gears with reckless abandon via left-hand, thumb and
trigger-finger paddle shifters. Pew-Pew!
A lot more rider
adjustability here.
You still have DCT and
manual transmission
options. It's a tough
choice, for sure.
