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New Bikes
08/10/24
The KTM AMT allows the rider to use automated shifting, paddle shifting, or manual changes via a traditional gear lever
General
15/08/24
Yamaha’s much-loved MT-09 will be the first to gain the firm’s switchable automatic gearbox option, and now we know the UK price
General
03/05/24
BMW Motorrad is set to move into the automatic gearbox sector, as its Automated Shift Assist system is unveiled
Motorbike
21/03/24
Honda’s big-bore ADV has been taken in a more road-oriented direction than ever with the introduction of a 19-inch front wheel for the Adventure Sports version. We take a ride to see what it's like
New Bikes
04/10/23
All versions of the Africa Twin have received updates for 2024 with visual, mechanical, and performance improvements across the range.
New Bikes
24/05/23
The KTM semi-automatic gearbox uses a centrifugal clutch and includes a locking system to prevent the bike from rolling away
New Bikes
27/09/22
The seminal flagship of the range gains updates for 2023, as the Honda Gold Wing Tour gains new colours and a tyre pressure monitoring system
New Bikes
12/11/21
The new Honda NT1100 launch on going in Barcelona this week and Alex’ first thoughts have just landed – take a look
New Bikes
21/10/21
The Honda NT1100 looks set to bring cross-continent ability, sporty dynamics and high specification to the touring segment
First Ride
08/06/21
We spent the last couple of weeks getting to know the all-new Honda CMX1100 Rebel in DCT-equipped form
First Ride
08/03/21
Visordown has spent the last couple of weeks hooning around on the new Honda X-ADV. Here’s what we have learnt about the updated 2021 model
First Ride
25/02/21
We’ve just taken collection of the updated 2021 Honda X-ADV, here are our first thoughts after 50-miles
New Bikes
01/02/21
New patents show that Kawasaki is working on a new type of semi-automatic electronically actuated gearbox
New Bikes
24/11/20
The rumours were right - a big-bore Honda CMX 1100 Rebel will be joining the range in 2021
New Bikes
20/10/20
The Honda Rebel 1100 has been revealed in more patents that show the bike in the highest detail yet
New Bikes
14/10/20
The Honda Forza 750 has been officially announced for 2021, here are the official pictures, specs and details of the new model
General
12/08/20
The Honda Dual Clutch Transmission first appeared ten years ago on the VFR1200F and has gone from strength to strength ever since
New Bikes
27/05/20
The system is more like the Hondamatic system of the mid-seventies and less complex than the Honda DCT set-up
New Bikes
23/10/19
The Honda Goldwing is to get a series of updates for 2020 including new colours and improved fuel-injection
New Bikes
06/09/18
Patent application reveals semi-auto version of the VTX1300
Motorbike
01/02/12
For the last half of the day’s road riding on the Crosstourer launch I jumped on the DCT version. It’s easy to spot as it doesn’t have a clutch lever and there’s a weird handbrake contraption on the left hand handlebar.
New Bikes
08/11/11
That's NC for 'New Concept'. The all-new motorcycle with Honda's Dual Clutch Technology