I know it's a strange time of year for a Motorcycle thread but....

[.40isthenew.45]

I'll throw in my 2 cents here because I haven't seen anyone talk about the NC700.
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Sorry for the rambling thoughts... the TL/DR version: Define your mission and then buy appropriately.

Okay, 7 months later I reached peace with myself and bought a NC700x DCT. I hope to do a lot of forrest service roads etc, but reality says it will spend more time on pavement. I don't heal as quickly as I used to, so the DCT "should" remove temptation and keep me from trying to take on more than I or the bike can handle.

[SouthPaw]

Okay, 7 months later I reached peace with myself and bought a NC700x DCT. I hope to do a lot of forrest service roads etc, but reality says it will spend more time on pavement. I don't heal as quickly as I used to, so the DCT "should" remove temptation and keep me from trying to take on more than I or the bike can handle.

Congrats, looks like a lot of fun!