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Honda CBR400R E-Clutch Test Ride: E-Clutch Finally Arrives in the 400cc Class

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Honda CBR400R E-Clutch Test Ride: E-Clutch Finally Arrives in the 400cc Class — PHOTO — オートバイ / © オートバイ↗ View original

Honda's E-Clutch has finally made its way to the 400cc-class CBR400R. E-Clutch lets riders operate without the clutch lever while gear changes remain fully up to the rider — a compact system that's also easy to retrofit. A specialist outlet delivers a test-ride report while revisiting the appeal of the CBR400R.

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Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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55 / Racing · MotoGP

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Leaving the clutch operation to the machine while still shifting gears yourself — this actually makes real sense. Thinking back to my racing days, if the hassle of starting off and low-speed maneuvering is reduced, the rider can focus that much more on the actual riding. Bringing this to an accessible bike like the CBR400R matters more than people might think.