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2010 Honda VFR1200 Dual Clutch Semi Automatic Transmission Cutaway, Showing Stacked Dual Clutch Mechanism
By stacking both clutches inline on top of one another (red and blue) while functioning independently, Honda was able to keep the bulk and weight of the system down, as well as allow it to be retro-fitted fairly easily to existing engines.
2010 Honda VFR1200 Dual Clutch Semi Automatic Transmission Cutaway, Showing Stacked Dual Clutch Mechanism
2010 Honda VFR1200 Dual Clutch Semi Automatic Transmission Cutaway, Showing Stacked Dual Clutch Mechanism Honda Dual Clutch System Allows The Next Gear To Already Be "Pre Selected", Reducing Power Loss And Shift Time Diagram Showing How Each Clutch Controls Its Own Set Of Gears Through A "Dual Input" Shaft
Hydraulic Circuitry For Dual Clutches Is Situated Under Engine Covers, Reducing Mass The Honda Dual Clutch System Is Fully Integrated Into The EFI's Ride By Wire Control
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