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CTX 700 DCT

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I actually bought a Honda, the first one in about 20 years and the second one ever. I say that because I did not think I would own one again, Honda seemed to have lost their way. But , I was helping a friend look for motorcycles and came upon the CTX 700 with the DCT. I was impressed with the DCT. It was cheap enough and I figured I had room for another motorcycle, plus I figure I can let my friend ride it to try and get her convinced she needs a real motorcycle (she currently rides a Grom).
So far I am actually impressed with how well it handles and I really like the DCT. It is such an easy motorcycle to ride. But I still find myself going for the clutch lever or shift lever every now and then.
My one issue that I want to resolve is the foot peg location. It is standard cruiser fare, and many people probably would find it normal. But for me this is the first motorcycle I have ever owned with such a stupid foot peg location and I want to see if I can move the pegs back a few inches so I can use my legs when I ride.
 
CTXs are cool. I have the 1300. It's my "Japanese Guzzi" . It's basically the love child of a Guzzi California and an Acura. Good ergos, great engine .
 

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Someone finally had something to add to this. Thanks.
I think the big CTX1300 is pretty cool, but it lacks the DCT and that was a large part of my decision to buy the CTX.
Fun enough, I am starting to think I should sell the Honda.
It really lacks personality.
It is a bit under powered and over weight.
The superior Honda engineering is really quite poor.
The fit and finish is pretty nice, but the quality of parts used is pretty low compared to what I am used to. Honda really cuts corners and probably has more bean counters then engineers.
The Honda community has been the worst part of the experience. If you have the nerve to question or point out the shortcomings of the bike in public you are attacked.
I don't like the seating position. It is the most uncomfortable bike I have ever ridden on the street, and that says a lot as my second street bike was an FZR400.
That said, it is a nice bike to ride. I do like the DCT. My wife, knowing all of the above and more, says I should sell it. That may happen.
Glad you are enjoying the CTX1300.
 
I rode the auto version of the NC-700 years ago for a Cycle World shoot out. Felt and acted like a big scooter to me. Redline was 6500, though the motor was a fuel sipper. I can see the merits for newer riders. My friend that worked at Honda bought the 6-spd version and only ever said good things about the fuel mileage. ;)
 
It can get good mileage, but it is not consistent with the mileage. It can run up near 70 mpg, or down around 50 mpg. It seems to be very susceptible to what kinds of speed you are running. On country roads, running 50 - 60 mph it does great. On Interstates running 80+ mph it drinks fuel like crazy. And with a 3.4 gallon tank you might get over 200 miles on a tank or more like 160. The fuel light comes on stupidly early, much like a V7 from what I hear, and that makes it too easy to run out of fuel.
 
I agree with the Honda attackers. BMW guys can be the same ( at least what Ive experienced). The really screwed the pooch on the suspension and Ive mentioned it. You're kinda put off like " well mine is just fine". Small example .
But CTXs in general are cool. 700 and 1300. They're unmistakeable and copy nothing. The CTX700 with the DCT is a big scooter. Perfect for commuting . But where Honda went short on that bike is 8000 mile valve adjustments. A commuter bike with 8000 valve adjustments. Let that sink in. And the work involved to get to them valves is another story.
As for personality that's all matter of opinion. It all comes down to if you love it or not. If you get off it and you don't look back at it it's just not the bike for you.
 
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