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The new transmission provides riders with a sporty riding experience, combined with easy operation and superior transmission efficiency, which delivers fuel economy equal to or better than a conventional manual transmission. The new VFR sport bike equipped with the new transmission will be released in Europe in 2010.

This world’s first motorcycle dual clutch transmission features a light, compact design that allows it to be combined with existing engines without substantial layout modification. Further, the new transmission delivers the precise acceleration control which riders require thanks to electronic control technology that helps ensure smooth, seamless gear changes.

In order to respond to rider demands in a broad range of situations, the transmission is equipped with three operating modes, including two full-auto modes (D-mode for regular operation and S-mode for sporty riding); and a six-speed manual mode, which delivers the same shift feel as a manual transmission.

Honda intends to gradually expand the deployment of the new transmission to more and more of its large-displacement motorcycles, particularly sports models.