VFR1200 Dual Clutch - Anybody ridden/own one ?

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  1. Hudson

    Hudson Active Member

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    Unlike a lot of others i actually like the look of them, has anybody ridden the semi auto one for any space of time, maybe commuted on one, filtered and all that sort of stuff, what's the kerb weight like when on the move...... ta.
     
  2. Smiler

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    Had a demostrator for a few hours only, semi auto box was fantastic, either full auto or paddle up and down for the gears, you dont even have to back off the throttle to change gear!!! super slick............ once on the move the bike felt nimble and i didnt notice the weight............. the bike however isnt for me but i did ask the dealer if he could fit the engine and gearbox into my Blade :)
     
  3. Hudson

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    Yep, hear that about the box before, like having a quick shifter .... but even easier ! Was the riding position ok ?
     
  4. stone-islandv8

    stone-islandv8 New Member

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    Yup, but like all the DCT bike's we've got in I couldn't get my head round/ like it in normal D. Great in Sport mode or manual mode.
     
  5. Hudson

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    Cheers for that.
     
  6. Beckers

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    Ive ridden the DCT VFR1200 and Crosstourer, they are fantastic to ride, you just need to approach them from a new perspective and without any pre conceived ideas and they are a really good. You really need to have a good test ride for at least half a day to find out how good they are.
     
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