Dirt_Dad
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Thanks, that's good information. Definitely finding there is a learning curve with the DCT. It does appear the answer lies between automatic, sport and paddle shifting. Still only have about 1K miles on it, so more discovery still to come.I've got 55k on my 18, it's my cross country mule. If you were doing 18 mph in 4th it's because you were being sedate with the throttle. The bike will respond to your riding style, in other words it'll hold it in a gear longer when you ride it aggressive or shift sooner if you're riding mellow.
When in sport mode I prefer to be in manual shifting the DCT, lots of fun in that combo. I had a 08 previous to this Wing and it was much better for 2 up being it was a larger bike but my wife is finished as a pillion so this one works well solo other than I had to learn to pack lighter with less space. At least yours has more room.
With the new front suspension and motor upgrades (4 vales vs two per jug) this is one smooooooth bike. The carplay is a really nice feature on the long haul across the USofA, it's so quiet behind the wind screen but I wish it had a digital speedo like the S10. That and the cruise control works much better on the Yamaha.
Last fall a buddy on his 17 S10 and I spent a day bucking big winds across Texas and he actually ran out gas even though the Wing only has a 5.5 gallon tank, luckily were within a few miles of Dickins, Tx so I was able to ferry a bit of fuel for him. I usually get about 45 mpg at 75ish mph. One time I spent a day flower sniffing and stayed below 60mph and got 54 mph....one time that slow was enough.
If I could only have one bike it would be the Super Tenere for the ability to ride the roads less traveled but the Wing makes 650 mile multi days a breeze.
Enjoy your new ride!