Despite having the last one nicked, I’ve bought another,

[Taipan]

Nice bike. How do they compare to the Tmax?

How does the dct feel etc?

Nicely balanced like the Tmax but that's where the similarities end in my opinion. The DCT is completely different to a CVT. I prefer it as its direct drive and you can change up/down instantly with the switches.

I had the latest Tmax 560 dx, but sold it as the later tmax seem too cramped for me and I'm more comfortable on the x-adv. Which is a shame as i bought the Tmax to keep. Ho hum...