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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Automatic motorcycles aren't anything new, but a motorcycle with an optional-use clutch lever, such as a Honda's E-Clutch-equipped motorcycle, is not simply automatic. Now, these bikes, which have ...

Opinions on the Internet are a dime a dozen, but here are some facts for your arsenal next time you get into a heated moto argument. Repeat after me: The Honda E-Clutch is not an automatic. This isn't ...

Ever since Honda debuted the “world’s first mass-produced electric motorcycle” back in 1987, Big Red and EV tech have gone hand-in-hand like milk and cookies – and their most recent concept continues ...

Tarun is a gearhead who has been working on motorcycles for over 25 years and riding them even longer. A certified Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, and Ducati mechanic, he loves working on motorcycles and ...

One of the key advantages of the Honda E-Clutch is its lightweight and compact design, which enables easy installation without significant modifications to existing engine layouts. Honda plans to ...

Despite our best efforts, our crusade to "Save the manuals!" has failed to keep the stick shift off the endangered-species list. When our campaign started in 2010, there were still more than 100 ...