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Just in case you thought your new Shift Cam boxer wasn't complicated enough, BMW had developed a Automated Shifting Assistant to perform the shifting between gears so you don't have to. It looks like it will mimic Honda's Dual Clutch system. This article predicts that it will be introduced on the R1300GS Adventure next year. Isn't it great that the GS crowd gets to try out and be beta testers for all of the new BMW gadgets before you get them: https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/news/bm...boxers-44601577

Not a double clutch system like Honda’s. The BMW system looks like it has a single clutch.

One of the joys of motorcycling is the physical contact with a beautiful machine, leaning, accelerating, shifting, braking...etc. More and more of these things are becoming "neutered" by technology. I rarely use my RS's quickshifter, except occasionally on downshifts. I enjoy the coordinated dance between throttle, clutch, and brakes. Take that and make it automatic and what do I have?

Call me old and you'd be right. Call me "old-fashioned" and I'd say, "why is that a bad thing?". Our world today is filled with simulacrums and replacing the tactile sensations of motorcycling with more and more advancements may work for young riders who've never tasted real food or real an actual book, but I think I'll stay unplugged from the Matrix for as long as possible.

Sorry for the rant, but sometimes I actually think I might be on to something.

Not interested in the new system. Nor the Honda DCT system as doing slow speed cone courses one can't feather the clutch. Feathering the clutch in the friction zone is where you get to 18' figure 8's or circles. DCT won't allow it.

Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #4

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One of the joys of motorcycling is the physical contact with a beautiful machine, leaning, accelerating, shifting, braking...etc. More and more of these things are becoming "neutered" by technology. I rarely use my RS's quickshifter, except occasionally on downshifts. I enjoy the coordinated dance between throttle, clutch, and brakes. Take that and make it automatic and what do I have?

Call me old and you'd be right. Call me "old-fashioned" and I'd say, "why is that a bad thing?". Our world today is filled with simulacrums and replacing the tactile sensations of motorcycling with more and more advancements may work for young riders who've never tasted real food or real an actual book, but I think I'll stay unplugged from the Matrix for as long as possible.

Sorry for the rant, but sometimes I actually think I might be on to something.

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I'd rather they developed a gearbox that doesn't sound like Krakatoa going off when selecting 1st at a standstill.

Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #8

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I'd rather they developed a gearbox that doesn't sound like Krakatoa going off when selecting 1st at a standstill.

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It doesn't interest me, but then again neither does an automatic transmission in a car or truck. But, if you live in the US, good luck finding a new sedan or truck with a manual transmission.
I suppose if I lived in an urban area and spent significant time in stop-n-go traffic, a bike with an auto transmission would be more appealing. But, then again, would I want to be on a bike, breathing exhaust, in that environment? I would take the car or truck.

Zitat von azqkr im Beitrag #6

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Not interested in the new system. Nor the Honda DCT system as doing slow speed cone courses one can't feather the clutch. Feathering the clutch in the friction zone is where you get to 18' figure 8's or circles. DCT won't allow it.

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #10

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... But, then again, would I want to be on a bike, breathing exhaust, in that environment? I would take the car or truck...,

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #10

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It doesn't interest me, but then again neither does an automatic transmission in a car or truck. But, if you live in the US, good luck finding a new sedan or truck with a manual transmission.

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