We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few things ruin a ride faster than mechanical difficulties, as those who have experienced revving up their bike and getting no acceleration ...

The idea of a clutchless motorcycle just feels wrong to some riders. After many years trying to sell fully automatic motorcycles, Honda has come up with a "best of both worlds" E-Clutch system that ...

It always amazes me how robust a motorcycle clutch can be, particularly on a sportsbike. The power of the engine is transmitted entirely through the shared surface area of the friction and steel ...

When it comes to owning a motorcycle, it can be all too easy to overlook maintenance. But just like any vehicle, bikes require preemptive maintenance to last a long time. This means keeping up with ...

After using manual shifting for decades, motorcyclists now have to start getting used to the idea that the future lies in the automatic shifting technologies. So far, this system has only made its way ...

If you're shopping for a motorcycle, you've probably seen the same phrase pop up again and again: "Slipper clutch." It's in reviews, in ads, and it probably doesn't sound all that great — isn't a ...

From the November/December 2025 issue of Car and Driver. Despite our best efforts, our crusade to "Save the manuals!" has failed to keep the stick shift off the endangered-species list. When our ...