Clutch-less BMW R1300GS Coming Soon? BMW Automated Shift Assistant Explained
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I had a GS that I occasionally rode off road. It was a heavy pig (550 lbs) and I was only good for one or two pickups if I dropped it. The situation where I might drop it was starting off up a steep rooty or rocky hill and the engine stalled. If this new automated system reduces the chance you'll stall or stink out your clutch, I would be for it. By the way I've put well over 150,000 miles on motorcycles, been riding since I was 16, I know how to use a clutch.
Been a rider since 11. Old school? Yep. But as you sort of pointed out the market for a dual sport or strictly trail travel at slower technical riding speeds on lighter weight machines would be cool for a lot of riders. Cannot tell you how many times I got tired of clutching up on the more extreme terrain that required you to slow up, speed up, etc. Much like off roading a 4WD, you want to go slow as possible, fast as needed. And clutching all day in that kind of situation tends to tax out even the healthiest riders. Big dual sports.. forget it. Does not matter which drive system it is, they are going to wear you down in technical stuff. If you are a town commuter, an auto would save you some grief as well. But I would not like to see all of the industry go down this road. Having choices are great.
Also perfect tech for the new adaptive cruise control. Who the f enjoys manual gear shifts in commuter or tourist traffic🙄
I think you are off on assumining this technology is designed for riders or potential riders that are averse to using a clutch. In some cases, like a Honda Rebel, that may be true, but a Goldwing is obviously not a beginner or first time rider bike. I had a 2008 FJR1300AE with Yamaha's YCCS. Fast forward to 2015 I bought , and still have, a BMW S1000XR with Shift Assist Pro. It has a clutch lever to get started, then foot lever quickshifter up and down that is seamless and shifts faster than I ever could with a traditional setup. This new tech allows for no clutch lever with an option to manually shift with a foot lever, or go full automatic. My point is shift assist, (many manufactures), and now full automatic, (Honda and soon BMW) are usually found on faster, bigger bikes because they are more efficient and flat out work, not because the manufacturers are trying to appeal to the new rider demographic....quite the opposite actually.
Thank you, Kase and Alex, good review/discussion
I like it! I hope more manufacturers take notice!
Aside from new riders I was thinking of my Dad; older folks stuck in stop/go traffic where constant starting/stopping makes the left hand hurt! Excited to try it!
I agree. Most folk give up driving manual transmission cars once they lose clutch control which is why I recommend to friends shifting to automatics whilst still young enough to learn. I think this tech will enable BMW to sell one or two more new bikes to old farts like me🤣
The Rekluse auto clutch is low tech and makes wonders😉
Seems obvious that this feature will be pushed hard on the upcoming R1300RT. Like how Honda pushes hard for DCT on the Goldwing. Also, curious to know if the optional gear lever shift does a good job simulating a real shift... I'm thinking about paddle shifters on cars... good versions (think Porsche, and others) make it so that when you hit the paddle the shift feels instantaneous and mechanical - as if you were actually manipulating the gear. Versus poorly integrated paddle shifters... you hit the paddle and there's an obvious delay before the shift occurs making the paddles seem obviously like buttons versus a real connection to the transmission. Of course, they are all buttons at the end of the day, but the execution of the system as a whole is a big difference maker. Either way, I like a manual trans so this doesn't personally appeal to me. But any technology that opens doors for new riders, I totally support.
Albeit rare as prime rib it can happen and when it does duck zhit up. And once it happens it happens again, like the hole gets bigger. I thinx this system has a hidden benefit too be revealed next year after follows huge power increases with lightened engine. ✋🐱👍
So it’s e36 e46 m3 smg reborn?
0:29 If you are a new rider than an R 1300 GS is probably too much bike for you
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Have a good day everybody ✌️
If you enjoy difficulty, then buying this is for you
Ooh, I know! Why don't they put a gyroscope on the bike so that riders don't even have to balance. The bike will just do it on its own.
Better yet! Put AI in the bikes computer, and it will go out and ride trails for you, so you don't have to!