Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles and it might actually make sense

Electrek
By Micah TollMay 7, 2026, 6:40 am88 ptsTrending
One of the biggest advantages of electric motorcycles has always been their simplicity. No clutch, no gears, no stalling – just twist the throttle and go. They’re basically big, fun scooters, at least in terms of operation. But Honda appears to think there’s still something worth preserving from the…

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