There is now video evidence of the prototype of the new Honda dual clutch automatic/manual transmission, a six speed device set to appear in the next year or so on ATVs and probably the Goldwing, which will now be produced in Japan. Can a redesigned LT or RT, and a BMW version be far behind? As I understand this technology, it is more than just an automatic transmission you can shift, like so many cars now have. It has one clutch for odd numbered gears, and a second one for even numbered gears. One is always engaged, for continuous power through smooth shifts, while the other disengages for the shifts. Is a manual clutch now a relic?
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