Best Automatic & E-Clutch Motorcycles For 2025!

[@keithallan8200]

I’ve been riding since the mid 70’s and I thought I’d never have an auto bike of any kind. I tried a NC750X DCT and placed an order for a new one immediately. Two years and 21,000 in and I love it. I ride all year, virtually every day (don’t own a car) and I use the various riding modes to suit what I’m doing. I can understand the reluctance of traditionalists and I totally accept their views, but…….. I was a traditionalist until I tried it.

[@jamesballard6564]

The only thing it's missing is cruise control. Otherwise, it's all the bike you will ever need.

[@thathitauliagibran2420]

People who moan about automatic motorcycle being "gay" is so funny to me, i've ridden motorcycle since i was a kid, where i live in South East Asia most people actually ride motorcycle to go basically anywhere, an automatic would actually be amazing with our insane congestion

[@SuperCrazyfatGuy]

Because they’re oh so manly

[@rns6889]

​@@SuperCrazyfatGuy Heh they probably live in a first world country that has much better traffic

[@jvdg96]

Just buy a scooter.

[@brentcollins9727]

Scooter tires are tiny

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Aprilia made a CVT on the 850 Mana. I have one in my garage, it works good shudders a little on start up but after that it runs great.

[@AngelSapundzhiev]

I married one as well and I love it until death do us apart, no pun intended! The Mana is a revolutionary motorcycle way ahead of its time and close being the perfect motorcycle. 4 years and 22,000 miles later, more in love with it than ever before!

[@alanjones8810]

Back in the 60s, I had 650cc triumphs with a slickshift gearbox. If you look on KZbin, you can see one operating They have put an elastic band on it to show you how it operating.

[@motobob]

I'll take a look into it...

[@kevincorbeil-wj7hw]

Love my DCT, raced off road for many years, so yes I know how to use a clutch. This is my second DCT 2016 NC 700 22 Africa Twin. Touring two up can’t beat it

[@CashFrana]

I like honda's e-clutch, it's best of both worlds

[@jimporter]

No it isn’t, it should be an additional to an auto/manual box. I can’t change gear with my foot as I have nerve damage so I still can’t ride even with e-clutch. Add the e-clutch to a Yamaha type system and everyone is happy. Why manufacturers haven’t worked this out I don’t know they always have to upset someone by leaving a bit out.

[@amaldev4150]

It's stupid of yamaha to put shifters near front break, honda e-clutch is the best option

[@filoudadidou]

Finally someone also comparing the SCS system! People tend to forget about it.

[@Kai-Lo]

The only 2 automatic bikes I like are the Africa Twin and Gold wing. Personally I love quick shifters 🔥

[@xpllmmff]

We have seen DCT and AMT, probably it is just a matter of time when CVT and AT be introduced to motorcycle in the near future

[@AlfinoFr]

CVT had a bad rep in car for its reliability when driven hard and it is synonymity with scooter will make it hard to sell.

[@wallacemjr]

It already exists, Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS

[@jimporter]

@@wallacemjrexcept they haven’t made the Mana for years.

[@jimporter]

Aprilia already did CVT and Auto/manual in the now discontinued Mana 850 (Also had a frunk before the NC750).

[@tommoso55]

Yamaha's Y-AMT for me.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Good on the manufacturers the pool for riders is getting smaller, they need to go this way because if you tour long distances the DCT is the way to go. Less stress when your doing 5-600 mile days 2 up packed with gear. Yes I like shifting too, but some days it is annoying ….

[@aster2308]

Honda was ahead of the competition albeit the eclutch downshifting was a kind slower and more rugged than a standard quickshift/autoblip

[@motobob]

Definitely found the same with it - not that crisp but still perfectly usable

[@Fhaih94]

What about the Kawasaki Hybrids?

[@motobob]

Damn - good shout!

[@Rainer.M67]

was also my thought - Kawasaki presents an automatic transmission and nobody notices it

[@EDWARDG0916pnut]

So...what is the top speed of the hybrids? If I am not mistaken their top speed are no more than 37mph.

[@WarningSign1000]

37 mph? I believe they can reach 200 km/h, whatever that is in mp/h. The 100% electric Kawas are the ones that are rediculously slow.

[@urbanstrencan]

Great video, I think this tech will be new big thing just remember car industry 😊

[@nickbrigg5203]

Thanks for considering this category, please can you add Energica to your list of Electric bikes to review.

[@williamcoulter5462]

they have filed for bankruptcy Nov24 poor sales and high cost of the bike has done them in.

[@spartanx169x]

the NC750 DCT are dirt cheap used in the States. You can pick one up for around $3500 or less.

[@darrenwilliamson3614]

Be honest. I love riding but over the year of working in the Building trade my hand now get extremely sore with cluch shifts. Now looking to purchase a MT09 Tracer I will wait till this Tech is fitted to the tracer.

[@darrenwilliamson3614]

Be honest everyone like a twist and go 😊

[@bob1226bob]

I lost my lower left leg in a accident so now I am back working I am looking at a Honda Rebel 1100DCT but a little worried what they are like in heavy traffic and likes off trying to to do U turns would it be best to leave in manual mode in the Philippines not to meany people to ask advice

[@motobob]

Personally I find manual mode best so it won't shift unexpectedly, and perhaps rain mode too if it has it so the throttle is a little more relaxed. A bit of rear brake can also help to control your speed in a more nuanced way

[@bob1226bob]

Thanks for your help the big problem in Manila the likes of Honda does not allow test rides before buying not when I lived in Plymouth

[@bigjoe4020]

I don't know which one I want if any, BUT I do know that I DON'T want something complicated, heavy and expensive that potentially ads another failure point to the bike.

[@jamesballard6564]

I suspect honda will filter this tech to their 500cc range in the future. Those bikes are fairly affordable.

[@bmp72]

Robotic transmissions (where servo’s shift and operate the clutch, called AMT’s) were crap on cars so that’s why DCT was invented. I don’t see why these older style AMT’s can be not crap on bikes. Honda’s DCT for me is the only true automatic,option.

[@arindamn4880]

I want to see a bike with symmetrical dual side exhaust like hayabusa and panigale v4

[@wallacemjr]

Honda X-ADV Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS

[@RogerCanda]

That kawasaki ninja 7 hybrid is not going out soon. probably in 2027 or 2028.

[@Scout4x]

Automatic & e-clutch? Don't care! I LIKE shifting. I bought my first motorcycle 60 years ago this November. I have enjoyed being a motorcyclist amidst a sea of car drivers. Easier shifting may make it so there will be more new motorcyclists out there, but I don't want more motorcyclists out there. I like being more unique than the average person. I've tried DCT and it's pretty neat and I like change and progression in tech, etc. but DCT didn't impress me enough to change.

[@SimonRiley752]

Ok boomer.

[@Scout4x]

@@SimonRiley752 You say that like it's a bad thing! Yep, I'm a boomer. 😁

[@Kumari_44]

It’s great that you like shifting. But also understand that other people simply just don’t want to deal with the mental gymnastics of it all and just want to focus all their attention on the road and getting to their destinations safely.

[@Scout4x]

@@Kumari_44 I guess that you and a few others thought that I was saying DCT was a bad thing. Nope! It just isn't for me. I like driving manual shifting sports cars too, but it isn't for everyone.

[@hman0007]

Your opinion lost all merit when you said you don't want more people on motorcycles because of your ego.

[@Achilles22]

Way easier to ride than a manual clutch. I’ve owned an Auto car for years. We will all have to go auto when electric is law.

[@NicholasNormile]

skill issue.

[@davidjones535]

Aprilla released the 850 Mana in 2008 and produced it to 2016 do your homework !

[@JoLXP]

With a cvt...like every other scooter 😂

[@casper18795]

NO.

[@jimzenglish1]

Good for old and injured riders but its a No from me. I love using the clutch!

[@AC-iy1ov]

What’s all this AMT fuss. If I don’t want a clutch, I ride a big scooter

[@SimonRiley752]

Ok boomer.

[@JoLXP]

It's very simple, if you don't like it, don't get one...

[@gpzfan5272]

The manufacturers all seem to be pushing the tech, but who is actually asking for it? I’ve never met anyone who would actually buy an automatic bike, but there must be people out there somewhere!

[@jimporter]

As of July this year it became law in the EU that cars, trucks and buses had to have speed limiter and other technology, bikes were exempt from this because the technology wasn’t there. This tech is easier implemented with an auto box available. Manufacturers are basically preparing because they can see the writing on the wall. So to answer your question, the EU.

[@SimonRiley752]

They know more than you do, and have entire departments dedicated to market research. If they're doing it, they know they sell. The same complainers were whining when cars started to have AT, you'll get over it or you'll get left behind.

[@iancohen3947]

Old riders, new riders, injured riders, etc

[@gpzfan5272]

@@SimonRiley752if not wanting an auto bike means I’m left behind then that’s fine

[@duncancleverley6366]

Nope

[@Dushyant933]

As a person who has been riding manual transmission for a long time, AMT is going to be more challenging, to be honest.

[@Achilles22]

Try one and then make your mind up mate.

[@SimonRiley752]

Then you're not as good a rider as you think.

[@raymonddelacruz5322]

Moto bob am traffic aide I lost my motor l wish you give me any motorcycle to use my jod thank you ang God bless

[@jvdg96]

An automatic motorcycle, no-one asked for it but manufacturers think we want it, Yamaha especially with the 09-AMT.

[@JohnnyXoz]

I'm pretty sure no one asked for automatic cars either, but it's the norm now and when I ask people now why they don't ride a motorcycle most of the time they mention learning to change gears as one of the downsides

[@NicholasNormile]

@@JohnnyXoz automatic cars are lame, and automatic motorcycles are 100x lamer. Manual 4 life.

[@jvdg96]

@@JohnnyXoza part of the charm of riding a motorcycle is the gear change for me so no way a automatic comes to my mind for buying. And i really don’t understand automatics for sporty bikes like the MT-09 (which probably is my next bike) the sort of bikes you really want maximum control of, for cruisers like the Goldwing and the heavy BMW’s it’s more understandable.

[@jimporter]

As of July this year it became law in the EU that cars, trucks and buses had to have speed limiter and other technology, bikes were exempt from this because the technology wasn’t there. This tech is easier implemented with an auto box available. Manufacturers are basically preparing because they can see the writing on the wall. So to answer your question, the EU.

[@SimonRiley752]

The same people whined and complained about cars too. You'll figure it out. Get over it or get left behind.

[@mihirchitnis905]

When are bike manufacturers going to include wireless android auto and apple carplay ?

[@NicholasNormile]

just get a car, jeez...

[@mihirchitnis905]

@@NicholasNormile Need it for navigation. Constantly having to mount the mobile phone is not ideal as the battery gets drained. Plus in scorching summers it heats up the mounted phone.

[@NicholasNormile]

@@mihirchitnis905 crazy how far we've fallen...look at a damn map and figure it out, the way motorcyclists are supposed to.

[@mzzza]

I wonder why they don't just put a cvt to a motorcycle and call it a day. A scooter for people who don't want to be seen on a scooter, basically.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

A lot of weight I have one on an Aprilia Mana it is not perfect. But for a little 850cc V-Twin it’s as heavy as my T120 Triumph.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox4574]

Oh come on !. Unless one has an impairment there is no good reason for these skill reducing widgets. Go buy an automatic Chevy !.

[@SimonRiley752]

Ok boomer.