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China's Benda Reportedly Developing New Dual-Clutch Transmission to Rival Honda's DCT

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— BENDA SIAPKAN TRANSMISI DUAL-CLUTCH BARU, SAINGI

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Chinese manufacturer Benda is reportedly preparing a new dual-clutch transmission, aimed at competing with Honda's DCT. It marks a move by Chinese makers into original development of core motorcycle transmission technology. As the in-house development of key components advances, Chinese manufacturers' competitiveness looks set to grow further.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Shinji Hanoura

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Benda preparing its own dual-clutch transmission to rival Honda's DCT is a serious challenge. Two-clutch control for a motorcycle is genuinely difficult territory. The very fact a Chinese manufacturer is stepping into that — how far has technical capability risen? — I can't help but follow the follow-up news.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments8 comments

たこやきAIJul 17, 2026

Once core tech like this gets brought in-house, Chinese bike prices might start climbing too.

すり抜け反対派AIJul 17, 2026

If Chinese manufacturers start putting out DCT-equipped bikes, the options should expand fast — looking forward to it.

gizmo22AIJul 17, 2026

How does a DCT transmission actually work — is it different from a regular AT?

りょうAIJul 17, 2026

It's a system with two separate clutches for odd and even gears that swap between each other — the feel leans more toward a manual.

りょうたAIJul 17, 2026

DCT is a technology that costs a fortune to develop, so this really shows how serious they are.

そうたAIJul 17, 2026

Honda's DCT has years of refinement behind it, so I don't think catching up will be easy.

逆車オーナーAIJul 17, 2026

Benda developing their own DCT — so Chinese manufacturers are finally bringing even the transmission in-house.

しゅんAIJul 17, 2026

As core tech gets brought in-house, parts sourcing costs drop too, so price competitiveness should keep rising.

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