I've a 2016 DCT AT which is used almost exclusively on the road (it has Pirelli Scorpion 'road' tyres fitted) with the odd excursion on dry tracks in the Summer. I use it mainly for Winter/wet weather bike and long trips and it works well, for most of the time, for me. It certainly ain't quick but the superb suspension, upright riding position and DCT allows deceptively quick progress to be made, it will just about top 120 but is best 70 -90 where it has a bit in reserve. I ride mainly B roads and smaller, twistier A roads and the suspension and tyres combine to make a great bike on the crappy road surfaces we enjoy. It's hugely enjoyable getting out for 4 - 5 hours on a wet and crappy Sunday and exploring lanes and less used roads with the knowledge the the bike you're riding will be able to handle pretty much anything that you come across.
The handling is well up to all but very spirited road work and although the 21" front makes it a little slower to turn in, if we;re all honest, that rarely makes any difference on the road, I circulated quite happily in the IAM Skills 'fast' group at Thruxton, easily keeping up with the more powerful bikes (they all were) and working my way past many. Wouldn't be a lot of good on a 'real' track day but you've chosen the wrong bike if that's your thing.
For what it's worth, with the right tyres it would make a pretty decent stab at steady off roading, the standing position and narrow waist makes it feel like a 'proper' dirt bike, or as close as I've been on, and the power is more than ample, again for my meagre needs. As always a quarter tonne bike will never be the best choice for off roading.
So far it's been pretty cheap to run, 50mpg is easy to get, 45 if you wring it's neck, 60 if you ride like a vicar, second service was done quite reasonably at Honda garage (it still had a years warranty left when I got it) but since then I've done oil, filters, brakes, tyres myself but will get local bike mechanic to do top end check next year as I can't be faffed at the price he's quoted. Rugged roads to loads of reasonably priced add ons (if that's your thing) + most of the common spares you'll need, great knowledge and service from them.
Best of all it's got that Honda utility feel about it, not a bike to love (I've got a Griso for that) but has the use and forget charm of your favourite sweatshirt
Try the DCT for a good long stint before you dismiss it, it may surprise you
