Ricardo has created and demonstrated an advanced and cost-effective motorcycle Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) concept that offers the comfort and convenience of automatic and semi-automatic operation with better-than-manual fuel efficiency. While manual transmissions predominate in almost all non-scooter two-wheeler categories, and automated alternatives can be expensive and bring efficiency penalties, the Ricardo concept avoids these drawbacks and is comparatively simple to integrate into an existing product range.“I am pleased that we are able to announce the very promising results of our AMT research in public for the first time today at the Ricardo Motorcycle Conference,” commented Ricardo Motorcycle head of sales Paul Etheridge.
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