Honda has developed the world’s first Honda E-Clutch system for motorcycles that enables smooth starting and gear shifting without the need for the rider to operate the clutch lever, by automatically controlling the clutch of the multi-gear manual motorcycle transmission.
The Honda E-Clutch is electronic
control technology that realizes natural and smooth riding through
instantaneous, fine-tuned clutch control without the rider needing to
operate the clutch lever, for optimum performance in situations where
the driving force changes, such as starting, stopping, and shifting
gears.
To meet a wide range of rider demands, the clutch can be
operated manually like a normal manual transmission motorcycle by
gripping the clutch lever, even when the clutch is being controlled
electronically.
As Honda E-Clutch is a lightweight and compact
system, it can be installed without major changes to existing engine
layouts. Honda plans to apply Honda E-Clutch to its FUN motorcycle
models over time.
Honda will continue to develop new technologies
that improve the quality of the riding experience and provide
motorcycles that meet the tastes of a wide range of riders who seek the
joy of riding.
