Is a Hydraulic Clutch Worth It? 2023+ Yamaha YZ450F GYTR Hydraulic Clutch

[@rmatvmc]

What do you think about hydraulic clutches? Do you run one on your bike?

[@jonnoMoto]

Put a magura kit on my RM250. Wasn't an easier pull but its consistent, smoother, precise and when you've flogged the clutch no need to deal with re adjusting manually. I also don't like ktms on off feel and bleeding it off the bike is so much easier than on the bike.

[@enzoandrade219]

I have a 22 kxf250 and I dont really like the hydraulic clutch. While its maintence is way better, its pull isnt easier than the cable clutch of the 2020 and the feeling isnt the best either. I find it a bit difficult to be used precisely

[@pbm457]

I’m a huge fan of it. I like it way better on the Yamaha than the cable clutch. I don’t think the feel of the hydraulic clutch is bad. I like the engagement point of the hydraulic clutch better, also.

[@rmatvmc]

I'm right there with you! Glad you like it. - Chase

[@sdrown212]

When doing Harescramble's or Enduro or even Hard Enduro I riding 2 plus hours straight the cable clutch just wares your arm out . I love my hydraulic with the mid west eng. lever . 1 finger pull all day long and I still don't burn up my clutch . Will usually last at least 2 yrs before need replacement .

That's weird what wears out on the hydralic clutch that you'd have to replace it after 2 yrs, I get replacing clutch plates like all clutches after time, But to have to replace a hydraulic clutch doesn't make any sense to me?

[@sdrown212]

I only replace my clutch aprox every 3 to 4 yrs . I'm not hard on clutches

[@JVioler]

Hydro clutch is definitely better than cable .Cable is fine but once you try a hydro clutch its hard to go back .

[@rmatvmc]

Agreed!- Chase

[@lanwickum]

Do they make an aftermarket lever for it. Such as ASV?

[@rmatvmc]

It doesn't look like there are aftermarket levers available for this system.

[@D.Sigmacock]

probably all aftermarket clutch levers for KTM work with this kit KTM uses the 10mm master cylinder, this GYTR is a 9mm, also Brembo I've used a aftermarket lever on a Sherco that is 9mm, that works also with KTM 10mm, the clutch modulation is just slightly different. 10mm is more "on off", 9mm is "better". Also 9mm has a lighter pull

[@gophop]

I liked the Magura on Svartpilen 401. But a/m conversions will never be as good as a hydro designed engine. There is extra friction and flex in the linkage of the the cable clutch. Hydro designed systems don't have any give past the slave cylinder.

[@lhurst9550]

4:40, they do realize the lever is adjustable????

[@funkNretro]

In general I prefer the cable to the KTM magura and brembo bikes I've owned. The light pull is nice but I don't care for the on/off feel and the small window of engagement.

[@rmatvmc]

I agree that some of the hydraulic brakes have that "on/off" sensation compared to a cable clutch. This clutch isn't quiet as linear as the cable, but it's still pretty dang good. It's all rider preference, but I've been really happy with it. - Chase

[@barnescycle]

Just a little more KtM character for the Yamaha but hey whatever makes a better bike is good for everyone 👍

I like the Yamaha character$$ way better than the KTM character $$

[@NickW90]

Why does keefer run 165 and 255 on his bike

[@Keeferinctesting]

No hate comms.

[@user-ep6wd7ip7v]

Def better the pull is so much more easy

[@MikeyP82sf]

Kris: I hate it Chase: I love it Wow, I'm torn now...kidding.🤣 Is there an option for the 23' YZ250F?

[@rmatvmc]

😂😂 GYTR doesn't have an option for that bike but Magura doesn. You can check it out here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/magura-hydraulic-hymec-clutch-p

[@MikeyP82sf]

Thanks!@@rmatvmc

[@Sustrii]

since 2009 something clicked on Yamaha and they only care about saving cent's and that's why we have this abomination's.