Honda to launch first dual clutch gearbox for motorcycle

[Fahd]

Taken from here...

https://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/08/honda-to-launch-first-ever-dual-clutch-gearbox-for-motorcycles-w/
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[Polarbear]

Does it mean a fully automatic system as in 'stick it in drive' or a system where you don't have to clutch or shut off the throttle, just shift?
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[Frost]

It's probably a formula 1 style near instant gear change system. Clutch A does 1st, 3rd, 5th, Clutch B does 2nd, 4th, 6th. Then to change gear you disengage one clutch and engage the other.

[Alexio]

I'm not seeing the point... either it's for the lazy, those with less skill or want to have less fun or those who really want to add weight and complexity to their engines?
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will never give up his CG. I look at my fuel gauge more as a progress bar than a fuel gauge.
G: With my GSXR I do often effectively use it as a scooter with a clutch in town.
ms51ves3: why does it need 500 miles? Are you teaching it how to be a piston?

[Peter3hg]

[ajb]

I saw a video on MCN and it makes perfect sense.

It's semi-auto and auto (you can choose) I beleive it's a variant of the transmission on the DN-01.

A.- Great for touring bikes;
B.- The bike does not unsettle itself during the gear change, it is completely seamless, this is beneficial for greater control of the bike;
C.- Which makes it possible to change gear whenever (eg. in a corner).
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[Alexio]

I agree with you except on your last point, because you can change gear while in a corner if you know how to control your clutch with a normal gearbox.
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will never give up his CG. I look at my fuel gauge more as a progress bar than a fuel gauge.
G: With my GSXR I do often effectively use it as a scooter with a clutch in town.
ms51ves3: why does it need 500 miles? Are you teaching it how to be a piston?

[st3v3]

[colin1]

It works as an auto when you cant be bothered to change gears, but the control of a manual, when you want it.

It makes sense on big touring bikes.
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[Noxious89123]

[Irn-Bru]

Buy a scooter if you can't be arsed to change gears, they'll be a hell of a lot cheaper.
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[Alexio]

[Polarbear]

Why are they so good for touring bikes? I have had wings for years and never had a problem changing gear. FFS its not exactly racing changes on a tourer, so I still can't see the point.

If anyone can explain it in simple terms so I can understand why its so brilliant I would appreciate it.
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[Noxious89123]

It's because you can be lazy, which is good if you have to cover large distances.
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[Alexio]

But come on.... on long distances just how often do you have to change gear?
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will never give up his CG. I look at my fuel gauge more as a progress bar than a fuel gauge.
G: With my GSXR I do often effectively use it as a scooter with a clutch in town.
ms51ves3: why does it need 500 miles? Are you teaching it how to be a piston?

[Noxious89123]

True...

Suppose it would actually be better for commuting, with all the stop starting.
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'53 Ford Ka 1.3 ~ '03 Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.8 ~ '52 Vauxhall Astra SRi 2.2 ~ '53 Vauxhall Astra GSi

[ms51ves3]

I like the idea.

The only thing I wonder is when in automatic mode, can you use the throttle like the kick down on an automatic car? So say you want to overtake, just blip the throttle and it will drop a gear or two.

[Alexio]

[Noxious89123]

I'd imagine that you could just stamp down on the gear lever and have it change down?

Would be interested to know how you switch modes. Button on the left bar, right bar or something a bit more complex?
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'53 Ford Ka 1.3 ~ '03 Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.8 ~ '52 Vauxhall Astra SRi 2.2 ~ '53 Vauxhall Astra GSi

[st3v3]

You can bang on about faster changes all year, fact is it's not needed unless you're competing in the GP.
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[ms51ves3]

[Alexio]

[ms51ves3]

[mackinroj]

Hi Fahd,
Myself macki. firstly i will give you thank you so much for such a wonder surprise
that honda launhing new car. I love only honda company cars. when it will be in market i will definalty buy..

Thanks...
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