As an off-road motorcyclist and a gen6 6-speed Goldwing Tour owner(not for off-road 🤣) ...I will NEVER give up my clutch and shift lever, they are my connection to what the bike is doing and controlling it. Plus a real biggie for me.... riding is just more fun with a manual 👍
We agree, thank you for these great comments. For us a DCT = a golf cart that clunks, needs recalibrating often and inexperienced riders fall down on at low speeds, on top of worse mpg’s and snotty short senior napoleon riders.
The DCT is awesome fun. My son and rented two Goldwing’s to ride around south Florida and Everglades national park. One DCT and the other a 6 speed. We swapped bikes several times and I can say hands down we both preferred the DCT. Effortless blasts from the stoplight, the 6 speed was always left behind. Rested hands at stoplights on the DCT too. Way less aggravating coordination of gas, shifter, clutch , no needs for 1 million squeezes of a clutch lever for every ride, no crappy shifts, etc. Slow speed handling literally took seconds to figure out for both of us. DCT IS THE BEST.
You will always get the owners of 6speeds say it's better than the DCT & owners of DCT's say better than the manual, buy what you like . Borrowed a manual for 2 weeks & loved it, but ended up getting a DCT tour , for my long distance riding, as for slow speed stuff , i put it in rain mode to slow the throttle response down , works like a charm 😁
thanks for sharing.. I believe the DCT makes more sense for older riders who might want to focus more on enjoying the ride and scenery than the mechanics of riding.. we reach a certain age where arthritis sets in, reaction times are slower, patience is less, and we want less stress but still want to be on two wheels. That's what makes the honda goldwing a great option for more senior folks. Any younger, and they would probably still be riding a Harley! lol. I have been a Harley / Indian motorcycle rider most of my riding life but as I approach retirement, I may not want to deal with the constant shifting in stop and go traffic especially with arthritic hands. just not worth it. I am looking at the DCT for that very same reason.. otherwise I would keep my Harley.
Older riders drop DCT GOLDWINGs often at stops and during low speed maneuverability. The clutch on a 6 speed GOLDWING is butter smooth do not underestimate that detail. For us here at ODTRP we like the sense of control a manual clutch provides in turns, and the more true visceral experience of being one with the road and have more control of your fate. Thanks for your comments and being here on this platform.
Love my Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, 7 speed), and I would never go back. The ability to free up a hand and a foot for every shift on long touring rides is huge. Even adding an extra gear for highway straights is worth something and the paddle shifters are always available to drop down a gear in corners. I get it though, not everyone likes new technology.
Great perspective, thank you for contributing here. Think about electric cars, not perfected and forced down our throats. Same can be said about the DCT GL1800. Believe it or not, we do not see freeing up your hand under excelleration as something very smart or safe. Experienced riders do wonderful with manuals. Ride safe, ODTRP
An electric car it's nothing like a DCT. 20 years experienced rider here and I can definitely see the advantage and convenience of freeing up a hand on Long rides. Most people that ride a DCT love it and say they would never go back. To each his own... having an opinion about these things seems pointless. Having a preference makes sense. Ignorance and fear seem to be the motivating factor behind the opinions of these subject matters. I wonder if these people still rub two sticks together to start fire. Do they use a lighter? Do they prefer to manually roll down their windows? Do they drive stick shifts? Do they also hate paddle shifters on sports cars? Did they refuse to go from VHS to DVD? Live strong and Ride long. Peace.
I hear you.. for me at age 64+ this shifting sh*t is for the freaking birds. My Tri-State has great FUN winding backroads up and down hills BUT..YOU are CONSTANTLY JACKING YOUR LEFT ANKLE INCESSANTLY - Count your shifts daily.. You’ll figure it out 😝
Rode the 6 speed before I bought my 2019 DCT. Have owned over 25 bikes. Both were great. The DCT is just different. I like the challenge of low.speed handling without the clutch friction zone. I am old but not afraid to try new things. In traffic or relaxed riding, not manual shifting is great. Going to manual mode in Sport is awesome fast
Getting along fine on my 06. My hard living Harley riding cousin says it's a car. "Should have just bought another car!". Well at least it's not a golf cart. I think the DCT is the answer to a question nobody asked.
Ok video but pretty lame reasons to reject DCT. Lighter, true but how much? A few Kg on such a heavy bike (Straw Clutching at best) - low cost, true but the Goldwing is an expensive bike... a few $$ less at purchase should be the decider. Oil change costs??? really... How about the positives of a DCT. No looking for neutral at the lights, no stalling when taking off or taking off in the wrong gear. Smoother crisp acceleration (no helmet bumping with the pillion when stepping through the gears with a bit of "vigor", faster acceleration (the DCT is quick with its gear changes) 7 gears instead of 6 so better to keep the bike in the power band and that will improve fuel economy, one less thing to do when ridding in traffic, no on again off again with the clutch as you creep forward in heavy traffic and getting a saw hand after long traffic jams . You can flick the DCT up and down through the gears manually with the paddles if you wish so it's almost like a clutch-less manual if you want to "play", and in terms of low-speed stability..... well...... maybe if your very new to riding or NOT used to DCT you may accidently blip the throttle accidently which can make it jerk a bit at low speed but that's something you learn not to do after a few hours. From my perspective - Never in a million years NEVER NEVER NEVER would i go back to manual gearbox after ridding DCT - just will never happen and i have ridden both bikes. To each their own and if you just like a manual bike like some like to drive a manual car then that's fine - but just admit that you prefer a manual gearbox cos you like to change gears and not rag out the auto box with such petty straw clutching reasons, and if you do want to give a review also highlight the advantages of DCT as well like i mentioned earlier and talk about stuff like the re-sale value hit you will get when you want to move the bike on, that is going to cost you a lot more than the purchase cost of DCT when you bought the bike.
Absolutely spot on. Couldnt have put it better myself I too ..wouldn't never go back to a manual .. I have no problem with low speed manoeuvring... Love the paddleshifting gear changing And all the points about passenger comfort is true My wife loves it on the back The mans a luddite!!!
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions If someone is dropping their bike because of DCT then they were going to drop their bike without it also. Lower fuel economy? WTF are you talking about? How in the world can you justify that claim?
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions You my friend As we say in the uk ARE A PROPER NOB JOCKEY!! Go spout your bullshit somewhere else we ain't buying.. And take your little disciples with youxxxxxx
I’m on my 2nd DCT. 2019/2022. You can down shift the DCT into turns, to slow down with the flick of a finger on the handle bar. You completely discounted not having your shift..
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions As someone who operated a clutch for 36 years, trust me when I tell you not having to shift manually, especially at slow speeds is nothing to be dismissed.
I say ride what you want and enjoy it, both have pluses and minuses. I came from riding V-twins since 2006 to a 2023 Goldwing tour manual. I prefer it because I still have some interaction with the bike when riding. If I wanted an automatic I’d just buy a 600+cc maxi scooter and save over $10,000. With that kind of money I could take a lot of riding vacations.
Right on wise choice you will love the butter smooth shifting. We go into each gear and then softly open the throttle each time and the bike takes off in tour mode
Hey they just released an ecu flash for 800 plus dollars to help with the DCT low speed handling issues and also the gear clunking coming down from hwy speeds, as well as the poor throttle response. That’s another 800 bucks the wrong way. We choose the 6 speed
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions the bone stock dct tour doesn’t need any ecu flash, it’s solid as is. Of course, if buyers want to waste money it doesn’t effect me either way. As for low speed maneuvering there’s a learning curve for sure but completely a non issue after some practice. Stick with your clutch and have fun on the GW.
With a large engined luxury vehicle with good torque, you don't need a manual shifter. That's true for both bikes and cars. A manual Rolls Royce is pretty pointless, as would be an automatic Miata. As would be an auto Fireblade - that would be awful. But the Wing is a vast, luxury bike, built for crossing continents. I'd go full-fat Wing and get the DCT, every time ...
I had a manual 18 wing and now a 24 DCT because the new ones in germany only come with DCT ... I can understand both parties, manual was great on the wing and the DCT also. Sometimes I miss the manual, sometimes not... both sytems have advantage and disadvantages 🤷 Ride safe GW Bros ✌️
I have 12,000 trouble free miles on my DCT Bagger and could not be happier. And to be honest I hated it the first few times I rode it and wondered if I had made an expensive mistake. But as it turns out the transmission suits my riding to a T and is very versatile. I can waft down country roads in 7th gear just above idle like a leaf in the wind and then hit the interstate in sport manual for the ride home at high speeds. On the highway in sport auto mode in cruise at 65 is a serene experience but when you hit the throttle it immediately downshifts to 6th and you're ready to roll. A flick of your thumb and you resume cruise and the DCT shifts back up through the gears. Don't get me wrong I still drive a manual car and ride two other manual bikes but there is a place for the DCT Wing in my stable.
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions To each his own. I have no problem with low speed handling because after 50+ years riding motorcycles I know how to use the rear brake.
Riding is supposed to be fun. Shifting is part of the fun. It's an easy task for me and I have never regretted a manual on a motircycle or car. Ride what you like. All I ask is that DCTs don't become the only choice available.
Not the average, and the DCT is a terrible low speed handling moto. Additionally, there is another 800 plus for an ECU flash that is purported to resolve the low speed handling issue. Senior riders drop DCT GOLDWINGS like flies.
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions I am a new customer looking into purchasing my first touring bike. I do have one question. Why would Honda charge for a ECU flash? Wouldn't it be covered under warranty. In the auto industry flashes for the first 3 years are free. If it's a flash to resolve a problem, companies like Toyota will do flashes for free for eternity under campaigns/recall status.
Its good that you get a chose. Here in Australia Honda sales weren't that good for the 6 speed manual so Honda stopped importing them. That's what I have been told by a Honda dealership in Melbourne.
Yes Sir, you covered all the points. I own the 2021 Goldwing Tour, six speed, manual. This is the best bike I have ever owned. In all fairness, I only test rode a DTC for about thirty minutes and that is not long enough for me to say which bike is better. My six speed is beautiful in corners, shifts smooth, handles like a dream and is easy to service. I have several friends with the DCT models and they love them for reasons of their own. Great topic and it's good to get all the Goldwing community talking while enjoying their bikes.
Right on GW Moments. With record inflation and interest rates the 6 Speed is the way to go. We came across ours by accident, and it was cheaper than our Rocket 3 GT. I know changes were made post 2018, yet we love our 2018. Our great thanks to Honda Powersports for bringing back the 6 Speed Tour version, we were the only platform pro 6-Speed GW Tour. If there was another channel doing this as well we never located or found. And yes, we love and support the GW community.
I tested the DCT yesterday, didn’t like it; unstable low speed maneuvering. I also tested the K 1600 B a few weeks ago; nice bike but too much wind buffeting and the stereo was inferior. Nothing bests the manual Goldwing….the fit, finish, performance and quality is above everything else in its class.
Right On @Nervedraz we agree, and thank you for your feedback on the BMW K 1600 B (we have a BmW Dealer very close by). We also stay away from wind deflectors on our 6 Speed Goldwing, yet are not against larger windshields for some. We kept the stock windshield, it works fine. We also do not ride in fear, we do recommend Traxxion suspension products for all Goldwings. The best thing a GW owner can do is pay for the extended warranty from Honda AFTER you buy the bike, owners have three years to purchase. Great to have you and appreciate your perspective. ODTRP
I was told that 9 out of 10 Goldwings allocated to dealerships are DCT; if that’s true, your theory on getting a deeper discount on a manual might be nullified, due to the fact that you would have to order one.
@Nervedraz it’s the economy more that we feel. Honda took a bold move bringing back the 6 Speed Tour, and their allotment for dealers based on that may be higher than before. Post 2018 with our efforts and a few other respected channels (Ride Like a Pro, MC Rider) consumers are more knowledgeable now regarding the DCT. We feel strongly the take rate for manuals will be high in 2024, it’s more affordable and superior. Also major channels who get loaned a DCT all experience the clunk issues. @Hondapowersports send ODTRP a DCT.
Right on, we feel that dealers will negotiate more on 6 speed GW pricing than DCT wedge solid DCT pricing. Honda is very well known for producing impeccable manual transmissions.
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions Goldwing is now a little behind of the BMW , I think . With more power, speed shifter, automatically adjust the suspension, TFT touch screen. That's why I'm more leaning towards the BMW K1600 B
Ah great points I can see the BMW advantage what is your perspective on the cost of maintenance for BMWs. We have heard they get very expensive to keep on the road in later years. Is that observation correct? Thanks Carolina
I gotta say, the DCT and other forms of automatic shifting are giving me a TON of entertainment. Watching y’all argue is just funny as hell. It also shows who is the gatekeepers of cycling.
@OnDownTheRoadProductions been riding since the 60's...loving the improvements Honda has added since the 70's...Harley has been trying to keep up but they are pretty much the same machine. The DCT is futuristic, keep your mind on your road not your foot.. my speed is not to be ignored..you can not shift like the dual clutch can.. just ancient tech.
Agree, I just purchased a 2024 white tour 6 speed manual after trading in my 2021 tour dct. I tried very hard to love the dct transmission but never felt connected like I do riding manual bikes. Slow speed handling was not very good and I did care for the clunky downshifts.
Right on, I did not mention the clunky down shifts from highway speeds, the short term solution for that is to use econ mode. Criticizing the DCT really sets off the koolaide crowd.
What about the 2024 and all 6th Generation Goldwings having an exploding and seizing transmission. Is that only a recall on the DCT automatic transmission variant?
I had a 2018 DCT the best thing i liked about it was reverse i would just back up my steep driveway into my garage the worst thing when coming to a stop the bike would downshift into 1st where I was reaching for the ground I sold the bike after 6 months plus coming off of a Yamaha FJR it was very slow I have a Tesla Model 3 base that's faster than a gold wing DCT now that's embarrassing
The manual has an electric reverse and then you push a button and take off in first quicker than same DCT operation. We have a Rocket3GT faster than any DCT
Apparently some trolls around here do, and what to race their claimed DCTs. Bottom line, the 6-Speed has a higher top end and that is another advantage to those who drank the DCT koolaide
Manual is the only way to go. It's the " connection " to the bike. I want to be in control period. No road race or dirt bike has an automatic. There is a reason for that.
6 speed is tried and true. Most dct owners end up purchasing the extended warranty just because of the transmission alone. So that’s another $1000-$1500 on the price.
Sorry but most of your points are just plain wrong. Manual is technically superior because it is cheaper? And lighter by how much? 2kg on a 365kg bike? And i don’t believe the better MPG. The only upside is low speed control, it takes time to trust the DCT at low speed, other than that, the DCT fits the new Gold like a glove, and is real fun in sport manual mode.
He's not plain wrong he's 100% right in everything he is saying. Just because you're a lazy DCT owner that should have bought an automatic minivan doesn't mean you knock his video.
I test rode a new Goldwing DCT tour at the dealership yesterday; mostly b/c the salesman encouraged me to experience what a DCT is like as I had never experienced it and criticized the idea of an automatic motorcycle. I was absolutely impressed and blown away at the performance, fit, finish & quality of this motorcycle. I’m no stranger to Honda motorcycles ….this was amazing. However, I still 100% prefer the motorcycle to be manual. The low speed maneuvering on the DCT was not enjoyable.
@@boogie1354 Youl be making a mistake you better do more research, Many failures already and horrible at low speed maneuvers people are laying them over.. Not shifting a motorcycle is the epitome of laziness go buy a minivan...
Buddy of mine has a dct...nothing but issues...latest; right before a ride he changed the oil. Day of the trip the bike would not shift out of third...felt horrible leaving him behind.
Dct transmission is junk, and the manual transmission is 100% better and more reliable than that automatic, and a manual transmission is more fun to ride.
If people liked DCT / auto so much on bikes, every other manufacturer would have built one too.. it’s not a real motorcycle if it doesn’t have a clutch and a shifter. Period!
Just because any sports bike is enhanced by a manual shifter doesnt mean that this is true of all bikes. Speedway bikes just have one gear, and I'd like to see you rock up to a Speedway even and tell those guys that they're driving a "fake" machine. It's not either / or. Some bikes suit auto. Many don't. Same as cars. Any vehicle that is big, heavy, and has lots of torque suits an auto, as revving the hell out of it is pointless. Any vehicle that is light, sporty, revs highly, and has less torque, needs ot be revved (you drive it on the power, not on the torque) and so benefits from a manual shifter. The Wing is a big comfy barge - auto suits it.
@@ramniksingh7702 I bet 100% your car is automatic transmission! do you feel GAY driving your car down the road?? I guess not,... adapting to new technology is progress, and DCT give you the best of both worlds, automatic/paddle shifting / 4 driving modes...etc, and YES I own both types of motorcycles, clutch and DCT and I absolutely enjoy them both! Enjoy life without criticizing others
@@surfingstrings 🤣🤣. That is a pretty Dumb analogy. In comparison to Cars you still have choice of Manual transmission from Bike Manufacturers. 90 percent of motorcycles manufactured are still manual. Where the case is reverse and only 5 percent of cars are manual now. So out of such a wide base of choices you still getting Automatic Bike is does makes u a GAY. Hope you don’t feel stupid after this.
As an off-road motorcyclist and a gen6 6-speed Goldwing Tour owner(not for off-road 🤣) ...I will NEVER give up my clutch and shift lever, they are my connection to what the bike is doing and controlling it. Plus a real biggie for me.... riding is just more fun with a manual 👍
We agree, thank you for these great comments. For us a DCT = a golf cart that clunks, needs recalibrating often and inexperienced riders fall down on at low speeds, on top of worse mpg’s and snotty short senior napoleon riders.
The DCT is awesome fun. My son and rented two Goldwing’s to ride around south Florida and Everglades national park. One DCT and the other a 6 speed. We swapped bikes several times and I can say hands down we both preferred the DCT. Effortless blasts from the stoplight, the 6 speed was always left behind. Rested hands at stoplights on the DCT too. Way less aggravating coordination of gas, shifter, clutch , no needs for 1 million squeezes of a clutch lever for every ride, no crappy shifts, etc.
Slow speed handling literally took seconds to figure out for both of us.
DCT IS THE BEST.
Thanks for these comments. All you had to do was put the 6 speed in sport mode start from second gear there’d be no walk away.
You will always get the owners of 6speeds say it's better than the DCT & owners of DCT's say better than the manual, buy what you like . Borrowed a manual for 2 weeks & loved it, but ended up getting a DCT tour , for my long distance riding, as for slow speed stuff , i put it in rain mode to slow the throttle response down , works like a charm 😁
Fair enough! What an excellent tip, to turn on rain mode for slow speeds. Has your DCT clunked yet?
Rain mode is a well kept secret.
thanks for sharing.. I believe the DCT makes more sense for older riders who might want to focus more on enjoying the ride and scenery than the mechanics of riding.. we reach a certain age where arthritis sets in, reaction times are slower, patience is less, and we want less stress but still want to be on two wheels. That's what makes the honda goldwing a great option for more senior folks. Any younger, and they would probably still be riding a Harley! lol. I have been a Harley / Indian motorcycle rider most of my riding life but as I approach retirement, I may not want to deal with the constant shifting in stop and go traffic especially with arthritic hands. just not worth it. I am looking at the DCT for that very same reason.. otherwise I would keep my Harley.
Older riders drop DCT GOLDWINGs often at stops and during low speed maneuverability. The clutch on a 6 speed GOLDWING is butter smooth do not underestimate that detail. For us here at ODTRP we like the sense of control a manual clutch provides in turns, and the more true visceral experience of being one with the road and have more control of your fate. Thanks for your comments and being here on this platform.
Love my Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT, 7 speed), and I would never go back. The ability to free up a hand and a foot for every shift on long touring rides is huge. Even adding an extra gear for highway straights is worth something and the paddle shifters are always available to drop down a gear in corners. I get it though, not everyone likes new technology.
Great perspective, thank you for contributing here. Think about electric cars, not perfected and forced down our throats. Same can be said about the DCT GL1800. Believe it or not, we do not see freeing up your hand under excelleration as something very smart or safe. Experienced riders do wonderful with manuals. Ride safe, ODTRP
An electric car it's nothing like a DCT. 20 years experienced rider here and I can definitely see the advantage and convenience of freeing up a hand on Long rides. Most people that ride a DCT love it and say they would never go back. To each his own... having an opinion about these things seems pointless. Having a preference makes sense. Ignorance and fear seem to be the motivating factor behind the opinions of these subject matters. I wonder if these people still rub two sticks together to start fire. Do they use a lighter? Do they prefer to manually roll down their windows? Do they drive stick shifts? Do they also hate paddle shifters on sports cars? Did they refuse to go from VHS to DVD? Live strong and Ride long. Peace.
I hear you.. for me at age 64+ this shifting sh*t is for the freaking birds. My Tri-State has great FUN winding backroads up and down hills BUT..YOU are CONSTANTLY JACKING YOUR LEFT ANKLE INCESSANTLY - Count your shifts daily.. You’ll figure it out 😝
Rode the 6 speed before I bought my 2019 DCT. Have owned over 25 bikes. Both were great. The DCT is just different. I like the challenge of low.speed handling without the clutch friction zone. I am old but not afraid to try new things. In traffic or relaxed riding, not manual shifting is great. Going to manual mode in Sport is awesome fast
Right on!
Getting along fine on my 06.
My hard living Harley riding cousin says it's a car. "Should have just bought another car!".
Well at least it's not a golf cart.
I think the DCT is the answer to a question nobody asked.
We agree, and jealously is criticizing
Ok video but pretty lame reasons to reject DCT. Lighter, true but how much? A few Kg on such a heavy bike (Straw Clutching at best) - low cost, true but the Goldwing is an expensive bike... a few $$ less at purchase should be the decider. Oil change costs??? really...
How about the positives of a DCT. No looking for neutral at the lights, no stalling when taking off or taking off in the wrong gear. Smoother crisp acceleration (no helmet bumping with the pillion when stepping through the gears with a bit of "vigor", faster acceleration (the DCT is quick with its gear changes) 7 gears instead of 6 so better to keep the bike in the power band and that will improve fuel economy, one less thing to do when ridding in traffic, no on again off again with the clutch as you creep forward in heavy traffic and getting a saw hand after long traffic jams .
You can flick the DCT up and down through the gears manually with the paddles if you wish so it's almost like a clutch-less manual if you want to "play", and in terms of low-speed stability..... well...... maybe if your very new to riding or NOT used to DCT you may accidently blip the throttle accidently which can make it jerk a bit at low speed but that's something you learn not to do after a few hours.
From my perspective - Never in a million years NEVER NEVER NEVER would i go back to manual gearbox after ridding DCT - just will never happen and i have ridden both bikes.
To each their own and if you just like a manual bike like some like to drive a manual car then that's fine - but just admit that you prefer a manual gearbox cos you like to change gears and not rag out the auto box with such petty straw clutching reasons, and if you do want to give a review also highlight the advantages of DCT as well like i mentioned earlier and talk about stuff like the re-sale value hit you will get when you want to move the bike on, that is going to cost you a lot more than the purchase cost of DCT when you bought the bike.
DCT Positives, more expensive, poor low speed handling with many bikers dropping their bikes, DCT clutch clunks, and lower fuel economy.
Absolutely spot on.
Couldnt have put it better myself
I too ..wouldn't never go back to a manual ..
I have no problem with low speed manoeuvring...
Love the paddleshifting gear changing
And all the points about passenger comfort is true
My wife loves it on the back
The mans a luddite!!!
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions If someone is dropping their bike because of DCT then they were going to drop their bike without it also. Lower fuel economy? WTF are you talking about? How in the world can you justify that claim?
@FlightRecorder1 many times in many GOLDWING videos
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions You my friend
As we say in the uk
ARE A PROPER NOB JOCKEY!!
Go spout your bullshit somewhere else we ain't buying..
And take your little disciples with youxxxxxx
I’m on my 2nd DCT. 2019/2022. You can down shift the DCT into turns, to slow down with the flick of a finger on the handle bar. You completely discounted not having your shift..
Great point, operating a manual clutch is a superior experience to flipping a paddle
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions As someone who operated a clutch for 36 years, trust me when I tell you not having to shift manually, especially at slow speeds is nothing to be dismissed.
The On Down The Road dude is not interested in an honest fact based discussion. He is a biased know it all and he is completely wrong.
Just purchased a 2018 GW manual tour, loving it. Happy trails.
Good choice! Be safe on down the road, ODTRP
I say ride what you want and enjoy it, both have pluses and minuses. I came from riding V-twins since 2006 to a 2023 Goldwing tour manual. I prefer it because I still have some interaction with the bike when riding. If I wanted an automatic I’d just buy a 600+cc maxi scooter and save over $10,000. With that kind of money I could take a lot of riding vacations.
Right on
Thanks for the information i got the 2024 manual not regret so far
Right on wise choice you will love the butter smooth shifting. We go into each gear and then softly open the throttle each time and the bike takes off in tour mode
You can knock the DCT Tour all you want but it’s the King. And yes I own one. And yes I’ve owned 6 speed manual tour bikes.
Hey they just released an ecu flash for 800 plus dollars to help with the DCT low speed handling issues and also the gear clunking coming down from hwy speeds, as well as the poor throttle response. That’s another 800 bucks the wrong way. We choose the 6 speed
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions the bone stock dct tour doesn’t need any ecu flash, it’s solid as is. Of course, if buyers want to waste money it doesn’t effect me either way. As for low speed maneuvering there’s a learning curve for sure but completely a non issue after some practice. Stick with your clutch and have fun on the GW.
With a large engined luxury vehicle with good torque, you don't need a manual shifter. That's true for both bikes and cars. A manual Rolls Royce is pretty pointless, as would be an automatic Miata. As would be an auto Fireblade - that would be awful. But the Wing is a vast, luxury bike, built for crossing continents. I'd go full-fat Wing and get the DCT, every time ...
I had a manual 18 wing and now a 24 DCT because the new ones in germany only come with DCT ... I can understand both parties, manual was great on the wing and the DCT also. Sometimes I miss the manual, sometimes not... both sytems have advantage and disadvantages 🤷
Ride safe GW Bros ✌️
Right on 👍
I have 12,000 trouble free miles on my DCT Bagger and could not be happier. And to be honest I hated it the first few times I rode it and wondered if I had made an expensive mistake. But as it turns out the transmission suits my riding to a T and is very versatile. I can waft down country roads in 7th gear just above idle like a leaf in the wind and then hit the interstate in sport manual for the ride home at high speeds. On the highway in sport auto mode in cruise at 65 is a serene experience but when you hit the throttle it immediately downshifts to 6th and you're ready to roll. A flick of your thumb and you resume cruise and the DCT shifts back up through the gears. Don't get me wrong I still drive a manual car and ride two other manual bikes but there is a place for the DCT Wing in my stable.
The facts are still the facts, the DCT GOLDWING is the worst low speed handling motorcycle made. The 6 speed has sport mode and is even better
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions To each his own. I have no problem with low speed handling because after 50+ years riding motorcycles I know how to use the rear brake.
@@gwilliamwallace 👍👍😎😎
Riding is supposed to be fun. Shifting is part of the fun. It's an easy task for me and I have never regretted a manual on a motircycle or car. Ride what you like. All I ask is that DCTs don't become the only choice available.
That's what we did, and Honda brought the 6 speed tour back.
The DCT is the best and you can have manual shifting with a push of a button .
DCT is not the best, and plastic buttons do not replace the feel of a clutch
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions Using your logic all of your cars are manual then ?
Bro, it was only another 900. Should have spent the money. That DCT is amazing!!
Not the average, and the DCT is a terrible low speed handling moto. Additionally, there is another 800 plus for an ECU flash that is purported to resolve the low speed handling issue. Senior riders drop DCT GOLDWINGS like flies.
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions I am a new customer looking into purchasing my first touring bike. I do have one question. Why would Honda charge for a ECU flash? Wouldn't it be covered under warranty. In the auto industry flashes for the first 3 years are free. If it's a flash to resolve a problem, companies like Toyota will do flashes for free for eternity under campaigns/recall status.
@@truckguy6.7 It depends on each situation, warranty the flash should be included per your point.
I have the 018 DCT, will never go back to shifting. oh wait I can paddle shift mine now if I wish.
@@banjobenson9348 not the same
Its good that you get a chose. Here in Australia Honda sales weren't that good for the 6 speed manual so Honda stopped importing them. That's what I have been told by a Honda dealership in Melbourne.
@@ghostrider564 maybe they can still be ordered on a per case basis. Best from America ODTRP
DCT for me .great bike for heavy city traffic
Yes Sir, you covered all the points. I own the 2021 Goldwing Tour, six speed, manual. This is the best bike I have ever owned. In all fairness, I only test rode a DTC for about thirty minutes and that is not long enough for me to say which bike is better. My six speed is beautiful in corners, shifts smooth, handles like a dream and is easy to service. I have several friends with the DCT models and they love them for reasons of their own. Great topic and it's good to get all the Goldwing community talking while enjoying their bikes.
Right on GW Moments. With record inflation and interest rates the 6 Speed is the way to go. We came across ours by accident, and it was cheaper than our Rocket 3 GT. I know changes were made post 2018, yet we love our 2018. Our great thanks to Honda Powersports for bringing back the 6 Speed Tour version, we were the only platform pro 6-Speed GW Tour. If there was another channel doing this as well we never located or found. And yes, we love and support the GW community.
I tested the DCT yesterday, didn’t like it; unstable low speed maneuvering. I also tested the K 1600 B a few weeks ago; nice bike but too much wind buffeting and the stereo was inferior. Nothing bests the manual Goldwing….the fit, finish, performance and quality is above everything else in its class.
Right On @Nervedraz we agree, and thank you for your feedback on the BMW K 1600 B (we have a BmW Dealer very close by). We also stay away from wind deflectors on our 6 Speed Goldwing, yet are not against larger windshields for some. We kept the stock windshield, it works fine. We also do not ride in fear, we do recommend Traxxion suspension products for all Goldwings. The best thing a GW owner can do is pay for the extended warranty from Honda AFTER you buy the bike, owners have three years to purchase. Great to have you and appreciate your perspective. ODTRP
I was told that 9 out of 10 Goldwings allocated to dealerships are DCT; if that’s true, your theory on getting a deeper discount on a manual might be nullified, due to the fact that you would have to order one.
@Nervedraz it’s the economy more that we feel. Honda took a bold move bringing back the 6 Speed Tour, and their allotment for dealers based on that may be higher than before. Post 2018 with our efforts and a few other respected channels (Ride Like a Pro, MC Rider) consumers are more knowledgeable now regarding the DCT. We feel strongly the take rate for manuals will be high in 2024, it’s more affordable and superior. Also major channels who get loaned a DCT all experience the clunk issues. @Hondapowersports send ODTRP a DCT.
Honda should add a quick shifter to the Goldwing manual; that would make it complete in my eyes…NOT the DCT…LOL.
We are planning a quick soon
I agree 💯 I'm between the manual Goldwing or the BMW K1600 B. Going to buy one or the other in the fall or spring of 2025
Right on, we feel that dealers will negotiate more on 6 speed GW pricing than DCT wedge solid DCT pricing. Honda is very well known for producing impeccable manual transmissions.
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions Goldwing is now a little behind of the BMW , I think . With more power, speed shifter, automatically adjust the suspension, TFT touch screen. That's why I'm more leaning towards the BMW K1600 B
Ah great points I can see the BMW advantage what is your perspective on the cost of maintenance for BMWs. We have heard they get very expensive to keep on the road in later years. Is that observation correct? Thanks Carolina
@@OnDownTheRoadProductions I would say Goldwing is more reliable over any Motorcycle
I had three BMW and two Wings, the wing is a superior bike, And the BMW bleed you at EVRY service, And I dont mean a little.
I gotta say, the DCT and other forms of automatic shifting are giving me a TON of entertainment. Watching y’all argue is just funny as hell. It also shows who is the gatekeepers of cycling.
Your opinion brother. Just as many DCT owners love em. Some of your statements were incorrect . Ride what you like and ride your ride folks.
What statements are incorrect
So untrue...try to resale it versus a DCT....most comfortable ride . The DCT is the boss
Do not want to sell our Goldwing, it's amazing. Both the DCT and 6 Speed have the same ride.
@OnDownTheRoadProductions been riding since the 60's...loving the improvements Honda has added since the 70's...Harley has been trying to keep up but they are pretty much the same machine. The DCT is futuristic, keep your mind on your road not your foot.. my speed is not to be ignored..you can not shift like the dual clutch can.. just ancient tech.
You’re not the boss of me lol. Got ours for a great price, it’s paid off, we do not worry about selling it. If we do, we plan on great money
Love my DTC, never going back to manual.
@sethmccall1228 okay, let us know how your DCT recalibrations and if you experience shift clunking along with low speed maneuverability excitement
Would never ever get rid of my DCT this is my third one. 2018.. 22.. 24
You got rid of two DCTs
Agree, I just purchased a 2024 white tour 6 speed manual after trading in my 2021 tour dct. I tried very hard to love the dct transmission but never felt connected like I do riding manual bikes. Slow speed handling was not very good and I did care for the clunky downshifts.
Right on, I did not mention the clunky down shifts from highway speeds, the short term solution for that is to use econ mode. Criticizing the DCT really sets off the koolaide crowd.
What about the 2024 and all 6th Generation Goldwings having an exploding and seizing transmission. Is that only a recall on the DCT automatic transmission variant?
Exploding DCTs lmao
I had a 2018 DCT the best thing i liked about it was reverse i would just back up my steep driveway into my garage the worst thing when coming to a stop the bike would downshift into 1st where I was reaching for the ground I sold the bike after 6 months plus coming off of a Yamaha FJR it was very slow I have a Tesla Model 3 base that's faster than a gold wing DCT now that's embarrassing
The manual has an electric reverse and then you push a button and take off in first quicker than same DCT operation. We have a Rocket3GT faster than any DCT
Top end...... how often do we operate at that speed? That DCT makes it an elevated experience on its own.
Apparently some trolls around here do, and what to race their claimed DCTs. Bottom line, the 6-Speed has a higher top end and that is another advantage to those who drank the DCT koolaide
Manual is the only way to go. It's the " connection " to the bike. I want to be in control period. No road race or dirt bike has an automatic. There is a reason for that.
Absolutely, AND the GOLDWING 6 Speed offers world class low speed maneuverability for less money.
And a massive 6-cylinder luxury bike tends not to be raced or go offroad, for equally compelling reasons ...
I love my tour. Easier maintenance.
Dct bikes can’t engine break. They need to replace their break pads every 30,000km. I’ve got 50,000km on my 6 speed with original break pads
Good to know thank you
Part of the convenience
Nice Harley shirt.
Have owned it since 2003
6 speed is tried and true. Most dct owners end up purchasing the extended warranty just because of the transmission alone. So that’s another $1000-$1500 on the price.
This is a great point
I'm rich, and don't care. Povs don't buy new Wings
Sorry but most of your points are just plain wrong. Manual is technically superior because it is cheaper? And lighter by how much? 2kg on a 365kg bike? And i don’t believe the better MPG. The only upside is low speed control, it takes time to trust the DCT at low speed, other than that, the DCT fits the new Gold like a glove, and is real fun in sport manual mode.
He's not plain wrong he's 100% right in everything he is saying. Just because you're a lazy DCT owner that should have bought an automatic minivan doesn't mean you knock his video.
Top end listen 👂 skip the DCT
I test rode a new Goldwing DCT tour at the dealership yesterday; mostly b/c the salesman encouraged me to experience what a DCT is like as I had never experienced it and criticized the idea of an automatic motorcycle. I was absolutely impressed and blown away at the performance, fit, finish & quality of this motorcycle. I’m no stranger to Honda motorcycles ….this was amazing. However, I still 100% prefer the motorcycle to be manual. The low speed maneuvering on the DCT was not enjoyable.
Most Semi's are automatic now, which get better fuel mileage with less maintenance involved. My next bike will be the Dct. Your comment is spot on.
@@boogie1354 Youl be making a mistake you better do more research, Many failures already and horrible at low speed maneuvers people are laying them over.. Not shifting a motorcycle is the epitome of laziness go buy a minivan...
Do you know anyone that buys a Manual Car?
Yes, us and others
What about reverse? Its a heavy bike. I would.prefer a manual but I still want reverse. I am shopping used bikes.
It has electric reverse
Can’t see myself ever riding a motorcycle without a clutch
You in Michigan what do you ride?
Can it outrun Spiderman?
@@frogsplease4165 lol you never know, just had ours with a pack of Harley’s today in sport mode on I94
Buddy of mine has a dct...nothing but issues...latest; right before a ride he changed the oil. Day of the trip the bike would not shift out of third...felt horrible leaving him behind.
We know, thank you for sharing. You did not mention what year for the failing DCT Goldwing. May have missed a recalibration. Best, ODTRP
Dct transmission is junk, and the manual transmission is 100% better and more reliable than that automatic, and a manual transmission is more fun to ride.
We agree
Junk? Really?
Motorcycle’s should be manual in my opinion.
Agreed
Over 60% of riders choose the DCT.
Now it’s only 60 percent used to be 85 pervent
Automatic Goldwings are designed for women.
LOL and they struggle with it too
Aha, now we're getting to the real reason. Q: if you were less insecure about yourself, would you consider a DCT?
Finally a decent video with facts.
Automatic makes no sense to me either.
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30K bike who cares if it is 1k more
It’s a lot more
Oh dear.
Oh yes
LOL are you serious?
Absolutely we drank no koolaide
No valid reasons not to go for DCT.
Right Einstein go buy one
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Lighter? it's 2 pounds for crying out loud. You are splitting hairs.
No, it is 833 pounds dry weight
@OnDownTheRoadProductions the 6-speed Gold Wing tour is 833lbs wet
The 6-speed is 8 lbs lighter than the DCT...not alot of difference really, but still 8lbs lighter
If people liked DCT / auto so much on bikes, every other manufacturer would have built one too.. it’s not a real motorcycle if it doesn’t have a clutch and a shifter. Period!
Right on
Man if you can't post something intelligent, don't post. I'm sure you ride a Hardley and have no clue of what a real motorcycle is.
Sorry …. My mini bike days were over back in da 70’s ! 😂😂😂
Just because any sports bike is enhanced by a manual shifter doesnt mean that this is true of all bikes. Speedway bikes just have one gear, and I'd like to see you rock up to a Speedway even and tell those guys that they're driving a "fake" machine. It's not either / or. Some bikes suit auto. Many don't. Same as cars. Any vehicle that is big, heavy, and has lots of torque suits an auto, as revving the hell out of it is pointless. Any vehicle that is light, sporty, revs highly, and has less torque, needs ot be revved (you drive it on the power, not on the torque) and so benefits from a manual shifter. The Wing is a big comfy barge - auto suits it.
The DCT is for motorcycle wimps. C'mon, put a trike kit on it and block the left lane.
It’s the one returning riders buy with no research and they then drink koolaide
Sorry your logic was way off
@@lynnbrownlee8468 Sorry it is not look at the DCT turn in rates
@@lynnbrownlee8468 why don’t you back up your facts
Blah Blah Blah.... Agree with buy what you like.. I absolutely would never go back to a manual goldwing...
Go enjoy that DCT poor low speed maneuverability, the worst low speed handling bike made
For me an automatic motocycle is GAY thing. Even with a Gun pointed at me will never buy a GAY automatic motocycle.
Explains why Cruiserman is angry all the time
@@ramniksingh7702 I bet 100% your car is automatic transmission! do you feel GAY driving your car down the road?? I guess not,... adapting to new technology is progress, and DCT give you the best of both worlds, automatic/paddle shifting / 4 driving modes...etc, and YES I own both types of motorcycles, clutch and DCT and I absolutely enjoy them both! Enjoy life without criticizing others
@@surfingstrings 🤣🤣. That is a pretty Dumb analogy. In comparison to Cars you still have choice of Manual transmission from Bike Manufacturers. 90 percent of motorcycles manufactured are still manual. Where the case is reverse and only 5 percent of cars are manual now. So out of such a wide base of choices you still getting Automatic Bike is does makes u a GAY. Hope you don’t feel stupid after this.
@@ramniksingh7702when you’re stupid, you don’t know it, but we are the ones who suffer. Just shut up