Automatic scooter or motorcycle

biker420 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Karma :

Hi All,

I just passed my full motorcycle test and now am looking at my options for buying a ride.

One thing I have noticed is that I hate the clutch as it makes my left hand hurt within an hour or so of riding. Since I will be spending most of time in London traffic it would involve a lot of stop/start hence the extra need for clutching.

I rode an automatic scooter a while back and it was uber convenient in this regard albeit it gave me much less overall control.

I have done some research into NC750X DCT and quite like the idea of it. Either fully automatic or use the gear shifters instead of the dreaded clutch.

So I basically had 2 questions:

1) Are there any other motorcycles apart from NC750X that are automatic?

2) Leaving looks aside, would I be better off just buying an auto scooter instead of bike?

Many Thanks,
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kgm · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2015 Karma :

Lots of maxi scooters about if you really fancy one.

In terms of bikes theres quite a few Hondas can be had with the DCT option other than the NC. FJR1300 also has a similar option.

If it's just your hand getting sore that's the problem you could just get a bike with a lighter clutch (hydraulic clutches usually are) or work on your grip strength.

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biker420 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Karma :

Sorry one more question that I wanted to ask was this; Does the motorcycle pannier boxes have more storage space than a scooters built in capacity?
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biker420 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Karma :

FJR1300 is a 1300cc bike and is way too big for me really. I am a new rider who is about 5'9''. I dont think I can even handle this sort of beast.
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biker420 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Karma :

Aprilia Mana 850 (2007 - 2011)

Great to know ... as realistically this will probably be the only auto bike that will fit my budget of 2.5k.

Is it a reliable machine?

Thanks Smile

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

You can fit rekluse clutch kits to various BMWs, Suzuki SV650s, gladius and V-stroms among various others.

VFR1200 also comes with DCT.
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davebike · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Nov 2013 Karma :

I ridden several versions of the NC both 700 and the 750

The auto is nice offers a sport mode and Manuel using up down buttons

The three version use the same basic chassis and engines
the only difference is the s version is only Manual g box with manual clutch the x adventure type is either and the SD scooter version is only auto

They all ride well and are quicker than you would expect fro the modest power level and are very good novice bikes

there proving to be very reliable a customer is up to over 76K miles on a SD scooter version
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Scooter auto has rear brake on bars adventure bike has foot rear brake
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