[DCTFAN]

I guess everyone rides corners (uphill/downhill) differently,
but I feel this is exactly where DCT shines-
it won't stall, no matter what you do with the throttle.
Just twist and go

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[DCTFAN]

All evidence I have seen regarding G mode suggests it is all to do with clutch engagement. The Honda data online suggest it engages the clutch with less slip, the owners manual suggests that is its function also. I have never seen any mention of it extending revs before gear changes. It may well do but it is certainly not what Honda says its purpose and effect is, or at least I have never seen them mention that.

G-mode for DCT
This is a topic that confuses many. I've pointed many online discussions to Honda Research Publication site where you can read about this in detail.
Vol28-2e_02 Development of CRF1000L Africa Twin
These 'papers' are detailed and adorned with colorful graphs that show the differences in shifting with G-mode on and off (pg.17 FIG23)
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This paper puts it in black and white that the G-mode alters the shift schedules in ALL riding modes.

 

[DCTFAN]

I've been keen on the effects of the G-mode since the 2016 debut of the DCT Africa Twin. In the beginning Honda was also promoting this feature quite heavily.
But with each passing year the DCT talking points shifted towards the "latest and greatest" additions like IMU integration and EERA etc.
I remember I had linked to several Honda produced videos demonstrating the riders POV highlighting features of the G-button.
These were figure 8 exercises and uphill starts that make it easier to test the effects of the 'slightly faster' clutch engagement.
Obviously, the surface was gravel, not pavement. That and the remnants of what was published in the paper I linked earlier.
All that we have to go on from here is to see for ourselves
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Best part is that it's so easy for anyone to go out and test this G-button )

 

[DCTFAN]

Agree with you there. TBH I have not tried the G-mode on my 2022 ATAS much.
Older models have a dedicated button but after they moved the feature into the maze of the onboard display, I rarely use it.
YES, I am aware of the favorite button use but I like to leave that for the HSTC which I need more often.
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IMO, it was always a very 'specialized' feature- to have more fun offroad.
Some mentioned that it helps in slow turns and I don't disagree but for me, the rear brake is sufficient without the G-mode.