Your real world questions answered on E-Clutch!

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[MattSwain]

Seems a good system, might be the sort of thing that allows me to keep riding as I get older

[markfranks]

As I've previously mentioned, this is really brilliant. Even with E-Clutch 'switched on', it appears it's still possible to change gears in the 'old school fashion', at any time if one so desires.
I can't see this not proving a success for Honda. If so, just watch the other Japanese manufacturers follow suit with their own systems.
This is NOT an automatic in anyway. It just removes using the clutch for the rider, IF so desired. Nothing more.
So clever.
Well done Honda! 👏👏

[headrace]

In typical Honda style, solving a problem no-one knew we had and pulling it off perfectly… 👍

[JezNashMusic]

See? This is why this channel rocks. An unscheduled follow up purely to answer viewers’ FAQs - just great to see that level of appreciation of your audience. Excellent work, sir!

[stevecade]

Less than an hour after watching your initial cb650r e-clutch video and my questions and criticisms have been well and truly answered. Looks like a great system if a little ugly. It really helps those who just want the convenience of an auto clutch and it's of great benefit to those who have unfortunately lost function of their left hand. I hope BMW offer a thumb switch gear shift option for those riders who can't use a left foot gear shift as well.

[simonbowen]

Proper practical assessment rather than someone just ragging it. To me it looks like the perfect compromise, easier than a manual and more confidence inspiring than a dct. Nice one Andy.

[cpuuk]

E-clutch is a great idea. Thx for the follow-up Andy.

[CCooke-nmbe]

Great follow-up video. Very informative Andy . 😄👍

[ydfriedlander]

@TheMissendenFlyer I've been watching your videos for years now, and as your videos are aimed at regular motorcyclists, just like 95% of us, I find them so interesting and relevant! Thanks so much and keep up the good work!

[FalosPT]

Just bought this Honda yesterday and I love the e-clutch. I couldn't believe it when I was approaching red light without operating the clutch at all :D

[pmstirling]

Thanks for the follow-up, looks like Honda have thought this through, I'm impressed!
Couldn't resist this though:
"See, it's all floppy -- as the actress said to the bishop"

[phil]

Great video. Honda is really smart, in the way they did not completely redesign the bike, to be dedicated only to the E-clutch setup. Honda put the entire mechanism on the side of the motor. That black cap is only one third of the E-clutch. The lower two thirds is below that black cap and it looks to me like the entire assembly can be removed for service which is just plain Honda smart. I would recommend getting some form of fall protection on this bike as soon as you bought it. But I am really happy that the the management and engineers at Honda, are continuing to support motorcycle riders worldwide, by continuing to innovate in common sense ways. This and the, very dependable ( it turns out), automatic transmission motorcycle are really impressive.

[johnDukemaster]

The Honda CB650R is a brilliant bike. I had one a couple of years. Did 36000km on it.
My old body needed footrests lower down (easy job with a pair of brackets) and a higher/taller handlebar. Scrambler type. And that was fine. Really easy to handle the power since it comes gradually. So smooth. And now looking better with those new designed air intakes.
I might go back to own one when I'm done with my lovely Duke 790.
Thank you mr Flyer. I've always enjoyed your films. Cheers!

[paulfowler]

I have a friend who had a stroke a couple of years ago and was riding bikes before. Hes recovered well but still has issues with his left arm and hand. He wants to ride again and has had a go on a couple of bikes and managed but this E clutch system would be perfect for him or anyone else like him who has any issues with their left hand. Ive sent him this video to watch.👍

[antoniom]

Great system for heavy traffic area. I’m looking forward to see it here in the States. Great review.

[dannyhampshire]

Really well answered nothing like the real world out on the bike and doing it on camera nice one

[veeken]

Well presented and fair review Andy. I think older joint riddled malady and newby types will love that control system.

[Wollestar]

Adding to the BMW system. The BMW system works basically like the Honda DCT with the foot shifter, but operates the clutch similar to the e-clutch. You can select it as manual, shifting with the foot or automatic, bike shifts on its own but you can manually override with the foot shifter. It seems though like BMW does not have shifters on the handle bar and I haven´t seen or figured out, if there are different automatic modes, like with the DCT.

Thanks for answering the questions. Everything worked as I expected but was nice to see, that it seems to work very well in those situations.

[hellothere]

I've mentioned it in your first video. E-Clutch makes the DCT redundant. Can still be ridden with clutch, tried and tested gearbox style. In my eyes this is a winning tech.

[sidwilson]

What an excellent video. Real world questions answered. Just how it should be. Well done Andy.