Honda working on new semi-automatic gearbox

- New semi-automatic gearbox under development 

- There’s no clutch lever  on the bike 

- Bi-directional quickshifter is used 

Honda is working on a new technology that could change the way people ride motorcycles. According to leaked patent pictures, Honda is working on a new semi-automatic gearbox for motorcycles.  

The Japanese firm is not new to this tech. In fact, it has the famous DCT gearbox that we see on Africa Twin and Goldwing. It also had the Hondamatic system in 1970 where it used a torque converter and a two-speed setup to make it happen. But for the modern world, the Japanese maker is a taking a different but a simpler approach.  

According to the patent pictures, this new technology will use a six-speed transmission that is mated to a bi-directional quickshifter and uses a computer-controlled system to engage and disengage the clutch. This technology uses the traditional foot-lever gear but there’s no clutch lever on the motorcycle.  

We believe Honda is trying to reduce fatigue and stress that comes from using the clutch every single time through this technology. In fact, this new gearbox is bound to make rider’s life easy and comfortable in heavy traffic situations.   

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