Should I ??

[RallyMan]

I know its an old question already..

DCT or Manual ?

Can get Manual Today or wait till end December,January for DCT ?

[Koet]

Personally I would go for DCT.

[Fudge]

Have you taken a test ride on each version yet?

Personally, I think the DCT will be worth the wait...

[RallyMan]

no have not driven any of them , Currently on my Tenere 660

[Fudge]

In that case, beg, borrow or steal a ride on each version before you put your money down so that you can make an informed decision...

[RallyMan]

Thanks Fudge , it is a lot of cash...

I don't ride to often though , did 10 000Km in 2 years 

[DavidMorrisXp]

In that case, beg, borrow or steal a ride on each version before you put your money down so that you can make an informed decision...

Agreed, no use in settling for a bike and regretting it

[Fudge]

Thanks Fudge , it is a lot of cash...

I don't ride to often though , did 10 000Km in 2 years 

I agree that it is a lot of cash. My philosophy is to wait a bit for used examples to come up for sale and get a fully-kitted bike from the original owner that already took the inevitable initial depreciation knock. While you are waiting, save up as much as you can. Win-win 

... Or you can scratch the itch straight away and be said original owner... 
 

[RallyMan]

I can get Base model or ABS TC now :-) haha

Is it worth 10-30K extra for DCT and I also see 20KG heavier 

[RallyMan]

Daai repsol by cayenne lyk mooi ouch

[Sidpitt]

Thanks Fudge , it is a lot of cash...

I don't ride to often though , did 10 000Km in 2 years 

Please speak to me if you're looking at selling that 660?

[DavidMorrisXp]

I can get Base model or ABS TC now :-) haha

Is it worth 10-30K extra for DCT and I also see 20KG heavier 

without a test ride, you will never know

[SchalkL]

DON't get the base model, without traction control on minimum the beast is not easy to keep upright when pushed a bit. 
and
Yes, wait for the DCT 

[shanti]

Thanks Fudge , it is a lot of cash...

I don't ride to often though , did 10 000Km in 2 years 

I agree that it is a lot of cash. My philosophy is to wait a bit for used examples to come up for sale and get a fully-kitted bike from the original owner that already took the inevitable initial depreciation knock. While you are waiting, save up as much as you can. Win-win 

... Or you can scratch the itch straight away and be said original owner... 
 

Not sure if this bike will depreciate too much in the first few years - I have heard of a 15% increase in the price on the cards - Saying that TenereMan - go for the DCT model - you wont be sorry - although it depends on what you want out of a bike - I love the innovation and yes it is heavier , but seriously the bike already is heavy you arnt going to feel the extra kg when picking it up , it already is a PITA to pick up - the gearbox is low down so I dont think it is harder than it already is Manual VS DCT . If you want a long distance dirt cruiser then DCT is the best option for me - if you want to use it for technical gnarly rides then I would seriously reconsider your choice . The AT can handle those kinds of rides but it isnt the most pleasant keeping that  amount of bike upright - to me its a Africa mixed roads long distance bike - I wouldn't want to destroy it on a weekend in the bush - the are better more fun bikes for that . XR600 . I think it is a no-brainer if you can afford it . The only niggle is if something goes wrong on your ride can some-one actually fix it ? I do feel that would be the case with the standard one too - its a complex bike and both models cant be fixed with bloudraad and gaffer tape . Anyways DCT DCT DCT

[Scooterbike]

DCT is 10kg heavier. I have not tried one yet, but only hear good things.
if you commute & gravel highways = DCT.
if you like more challenging stuff = MT.

however, do you own any other bikes!?? if you going to transition between bikes regularly, then i.m.o the DCT may mess up you head w.r.t forgetting to shift with your foot...
just saying.

[SchalkL]

Thanks Fudge , it is a lot of cash...

I don't ride to often though , did 10 000Km in 2 years 

I agree that it is a lot of cash. My philosophy is to wait a bit for used examples to come up for sale and get a fully-kitted bike from the original owner that already took the inevitable initial depreciation knock. While you are waiting, save up as much as you can. Win-win 

... Or you can scratch the itch straight away and be said original owner... 
 

Not sure if this bike will depreciate too much in the first few years - I have heard of a 15% increase in the price on the cards - Saying that TenereMan - go for the DCT model - you wont be sorry - although it depends on what you want out of a bike - I love the innovation and yes it is heavier , but seriously the bike already is heavy you arnt going to feel the extra kg when picking it up , it already is a PITA to pick up - the gearbox is low down so I dont think it is harder than it already is Manual VS DCT . If you want a long distance dirt cruiser then DCT is the best option for me - if you want to use it for technical gnarly rides then I would seriously reconsider your choice . The AT can handle those kinds of rides but it isnt the most pleasant keeping that  amount of bike upright - to me its a Africa mixed roads long distance bike - I wouldn't want to destroy it on a weekend in the bush - the are better more fun bikes for that . XR600 . I think it is a no-brainer if you can afford it . The only niggle is if something goes wrong on your ride can some-one actually fix it ? I do feel that would be the case with the standard one too - its a complex bike and both models cant be fixed with bloudraad and gaffer tape . Anyways DCT DCT DCT

And schanti is speaking from experience: http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=199829.0

[shanti]

DCT is 10kg heavier. I have not tried one yet, but only hear good things.
if you commute & gravel highways = DCT.
if you like more challenging stuff = MT.

however, do you own any other bikes!?? if you going to transition between bikes regularly, then i.m.o the DCT may mess up you head w.r.t forgetting to shift with your foot...
just saying.

Not sure how the MT is easier on the more challenging stuff ? - explain if you don't mind

[RallyMan]

Thanks guys..

I'm still undecided

[dadrob]

Had both.. Yes i am blessed

Loved the dct. My bike of choice. But also had the base for a weekend and went out with two KLR mates on it and had some dun

In the rough I still prefer a clutch lever in tech.. And I have had a few reklse bikes.. So auto isn't a foreign concept to me

Waiting for the dct.. Was told November   Cant do Christmas without a bike!!!

Yes its a lot of tom. Sold my Transalp and my Isl of Man CBR 600 and probably a KTM too.. tHATS how much I want this bike

[Fransw]

DCT! We will kelp you busy until Jan...