The dealer is wrong..
Think of the “P” as power REDUCTION and as with all your settings the HIGHER the number (or number of bars) the more INTRUSIVE it is.
I personally think that Honda should have listed it as such with a “PR”

 

Thats more like it, a good clear answer, which is what I was looking for. The dealer just seemed to confuse matters slightly. So, if I have 1 blue section lit, it’s full power, and 4 blue sections lit is least power. I understand now. Although in my mind, it should have been, more blue lit up, more power. Just seems a little strange Honda did it that way. But as you say, if I think of it as Power Reduction, it’s simpler to understand. Thank you for your reply.
P.S. In answer to your other reply, I have a manual version.

 

BTW Some more info on the DCT;

Helpful info on the DCT

A thread for us DCT owners, please use these posts ONLY for helping others understand the way our bikes operate. NOT for complaining on how they work. Hopefully we can share information and help those new to the DCT.. Also please include the year/ model of the bike’s DCT you are posting about...

www.africatwinforum.com

 

Honda had an opportunity in 2020 to remap the display statuses, but they didn't. It is not intuitive, however, the user's manual is correct.

 

And then you have to be aware that in the EB setting the more blue marks means the LESS Engine Braking!

 

 

It's like the traction control on the 2017.
3-bars = most intrusive, default on startup
1-bar = least intrusive
0-bar = Traction Control OFF
Intuitive, makes clear sense. If you follow the logic it makes sense for Power settings too.

 

Thats terrible that your dealer would get it so badly wrong!!

I was told to think of it as interference. each blue mark = more interference from the electronics.
that sorta helps you think about it clearer I reckon...is a bit arse about face though tbh

 

I agree, so on the way home from picking my new bike up, along with trying to get used to it, and the rush hour, and being in a strange city with no sat nav, I was actually riding home on full power, and not what I thought was least power !! Wow, at least I had a good ride home.

 

So, given I almost always ride on Tour using Sport 2, I am almost on full power as Tour has one blue power segment. Its lively and fun though.
Need to learn how to program User 1, as at the moment I power down a bit by going to Sports 1 which goes up the gearbox a bit quicker so the revs are lower . Haven't tried S3 😱

 

Welcome to the Forum Grasshopper.

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I've found I usually know more about any bike on the floor than anyone but the mechanic. I'm not sure how you can work at a motorcycle dealership and not be a motorcycle enthusiast, but it happens.

 

I wonder how many motorcycle project designers/engineers are not riders? I bet we'd be surprised at the answer.

" ... no, no, the AT will display the power parameters this way. The rider will adapt their habit. This interface design makes sense to my son, who plays combat game videos all day. If anyone would know the best interface, he would for sure ... "

 

Its very confusing however i do it like this. Less is more of each sector
Less blue segments equals more power or
The more blues on EB the less engine braking you get.
More is less

im hoping someone realised this and has altered it. Picking up my 22 model dct next week but im sure it hasn’t been amended)

 

Leveraging that logic, if I may, then the more heavy Africa Twin is actually less!

You see folks, the weight of the AT is a non-issue after all.

 

Exactly)))

 

Came here confused also, leaving learned ….. 🙌

 

Moreblueisless, Moreblueisless, Moreblueisless.

 

Honda logic sucks, big time.

 

 

The bottom line to remember is the higher the number the MORE intrusive it is. lol that and the “P” is actually POWER DELIVERY it does not effect the actual horse power of the bike it just adds a ramping effect to the throttle ( the injectors the be more precise ) so the bike is less responsive.