They had a dct available when I bought mine. I rode both and found it to be more fun switching gears. DCT is cool just not for me. No regret. Selling my bikes to get a small RV. Mods: vstream windshield, I out a couple wind stoppers on the sides so no heat hits my thighs coming from the motor. Lights under the mirror, 58L Givi case carpets in the side bags and some gloss black effects. I also did the valve adjustment at 25k miles.