“Simply releasing the throttle and pulling the clutch is going to cause the bike to slow, not to mention downshifting.”
I have a Ducati and a lot of riders put “slipper clutches” in them that limit the amount of engine braking. Don’t know if this class of bike might use one.
I have a Ducati and a lot of riders put “slipper clutches” in them that limit the amount of engine braking. Don’t know if this class of bike might use one.
That's it exactly, and with MotoGP, not just slipper clutches, but also very serious engine control and also constantly variable transmissions, the idea being to decouple the engine from the drive train while shifting.
MotoGP bikes are the highest level of racing in the world, with bikes having about 200+ HP, weighing less than 400 pounds. These are all custom-designed, factory bikes.
Mark
“that limit the amount of engine braking. Don’t know if this class of bike might use one.”
yes