One of the most fulfilling parts of driving a car is shifting gears. Enthusiasts like us yearn for open, twisty roads, going through the gears and surfing a wave of torque. Yet, most of us are stuck ...

A clutch is a crucial component of your vehicle's transmission system, allowing you to shift gears smoothly and control your vehicle's speed. Over time, however, clutches can wear out, causing ...

Manual transmissions are a dying breed in the four-wheeled world, but we motorcyclists still use them as our primary method of connecting engines to wheels. We learn clutch control from day one of the ...

The dual-disc clutch—often called a twin-disc or multi-disc clutch—is designed to increase holding power over an OE-style single-disc clutch. Not to be confused with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), ...

Riding a motorcycle is one of life's most exhilarating thrills, and it comes with a whole culture of clubs and passion.

When it comes to owning a motorcycle, it can be all too easy to overlook maintenance. But just like any vehicle, bikes require preemptive maintenance to last a long time. This means keeping up with ...

How does the e-clutch work? It controls the sensor and motor, regulating the ideal half clutch automatically, allowing you to change the shift as per your convenience with less hassle. In contrast to ...

No doubt about it, if you own a motorcycle with a manually-operated clutch and shifter, you're going to replace that clutch pack, and it's a matter of when, not if. The pack is made up of a series of ...

TJ started writing for TopSpeed in 2015, but has been writing on motorcycle and automotive topics since 2009 for outlets such as eHow, eHowNow, and MotorTrend subsidiaries. He is certified to work on ...