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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
They always had an automatic clutch.
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The Honda Superclubs have a clutchless manual; often mistaken as an automatic, due to the absence of a clutch lever.
It's basically a clutchless 3 step through manual gearbox.
1st, 2nd, 3rd gear, and it should go back to Neutral after 3rd, or before 1st.
Is so for the older Yamaha's, and Hondas.
The Yamaha V50-V90,
Honda Super Club (C65-C110), as well as the newer model (C125).
It's funny, because Roketa got into trouble in the past, for selling their step through motorcycles. Their gearbox system wasn't in line with standard gearboxes.
I guess they got their issues solved, because they're still selling those bikes, and Honda is still going for the C125 in the US market.
It is easier, however, downshifting, or coming to a stop at a light, isn't easy.
You'd sometimes have to flick through a few gears before you can hit neutral.
But I like their centrifugal clutches (when the engine is idling, it doesn't shoot forward, like on any scooter).
It also doesn't suffer from CVT losses, so gets better gas mileage