Interesting Motorcycle News

[Frosty]

Found some interesting articles concerning topics discussed here. May be old info, but news to me. The NT1100 DCT we have discussed but I did not know that Honda offered an E-Clutch on so many models in 2026. I think BMW has a similar technology.

Honda is expanding the E-Clutch to several models.

Kawasaki has a new system for starts and stops.

Here is the technology behind Honda E-Clutch.

 

[ARKNT]

I know much of the new technology is great and can make riding more enjoyable for some, but I am very old school and like the older technology just fine.
I don't want to go back to when engines were worn out after 20,000 miles or anything, but most of the new stuff would be wasted on me. Some of the new stuff I just don't want. Extra stuff to go bad that I won't use.

Arknt

 

[Manfred]

I know much of the new technology is great and can make riding more enjoyable for some, but I am very old school and like the older technology just fine.
I don't want to go back to when engines were worn out after 20,000 miles or anything, but most of the new stuff would be wasted on me. Some of the new stuff I just don't want. Extra stuff to go bad that I won't use.

Arknt

I'm in the same boat. My NT700 has enough new stuff for me.

 

[Coyote Chris]

I know much of the new technology is great and can make riding more enjoyable for some, but I am very old school and like the older technology just fine.
I don't want to go back to when engines were worn out after 20,000 miles or anything, but most of the new stuff would be wasted on me. Some of the new stuff I just don't want. Extra stuff to go bad that I won't use.

Arknt

I basically agree with you but I am so old I dont buy green bananas. If you just use the ckutch like normal on the e-clutch 650, you get a very light pull. I like that.

 

[ST1100Y]

I know much of the new technology is great and can make riding more enjoyable for some, but I am very old school and like the older technology just fine.

And way more reliable... therefore more sustainable...

I doubt that in 40~50 years many of those technically overloaded, "oh-so-new" motorcycles will still be around... planned obsolescence and that...

 

[Coyote Chris]

And way more reliable... therefore more sustainable...

I doubt that in 40~50 years many of those technically overloaded, "oh-so-new" motorcycles will still be around... planned obsolescence and that...

Maintenance costs for cars and bikes are way up. Whether accidently or on purpose, some cars will run you $350 for new plugs as they are hard to get to. Like everything else.

 

[Yoda]

Can’t believe how easy it is to access spark plugs and valve lash adjustment on my NC750X. 5 minutes to change plugs, maybe an hour to adjust valves. Very simple.

Even the first service oil change and both filters (engine & DCT) are accessible without removing any plastics. HOWEVER, the oil pan is very low and fully exposed. Any off-road adventure riding would be ill advised.

 

[Coyote Chris]

Can’t believe how easy it is to access spark plugs and valve lash adjustment on my NC750X. 5 minutes to change plugs, maybe an hour to adjust valves. Very simple.

Even the first service oil change and both filters (engine & DCT) are accessible without removing any plastics. HOWEVER, the oil pan is very low and fully exposed. Any off-road adventure riding would be ill advised.

Watching the vid on the NC750 valves, it indeed looks like half a Honda fit engine. I am envious.