Great Video of dual clutch with good view of the New VFR also !!

Gentleman there may still be some hope left. In this video they are comparing a manual model to the dual clutch model so this may only be an option !! It does look like the dual clutch is pretty cool although I like rowing my own boat !!:thumbsup::crazy:

Honda Worldwide | September 8, 2009 "Honda Announces the New Dual Clutch Transmission for Use in Large-displacement Sport Bikes--a World’s First"

 

Same video as in another post. You can select manual, but looks like the dual-clutch is the only trans available, although you can select completely manual.

As several others have said on the other post, there are several possible issues, and a few benefits. The other thread has a good number of responses/discussion about this.

 

Cool vid, thanks for the post

 

More engine info

Honda V4 Engine with Unequal Cylinder Spacing and Cylinder Deactivation

 

New Clutch/ We'll See

The movie showed gear changes like an old dude on a Gold Wing (no offence to old Dudes on Gold Wings, some of my best friends etc).
If I wanted to ride like that I'd get a full on tourer not a Sports Tourer. I ride with lots of superbike riders and believe I have the better bike, for me, who wants the best of both worlds.

If the new system lets me get through the gears quicker to achieve max velocity and also max deceleration I'm for it but if I have to ride as shown, I'll get the lowest mileage Fi I can find (possibly settle for a Fi Vtec) and keep it till Honda comes out with a better idea.

I've still got lots of life left in my '2001 Fi.

Here's my shopping list Honda;

1000cc for more low down grunt
Selectable mapping for track and rain
steering damper for the once in a blue moon tank slapper
slightly bigger frame for my not so young 6" frame
slightly bigger windscreen to stop me having to replace a brand new one
available with full Yoshi exhaust as an option
fitting space for Lazer jammer/detectors for neater and stealthy install
paniers that fit up high like Ventura luggage so I can filter in traffic
proper horn that alerts others, not a strangled scream
grip warmers as standard
Plastic headlight covers as standard
provision for puncture kit, straps, ouch pouch
let the dealers set up the suspension for my weight and style
Racing quickshifter with slipper clutch

Be well, go like hell:thumbsup: