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Smooth Shifting: Exploring the Dual Clutch Transmission on the Honda Africa Twin

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  Smooth Shifting: Exploring the Dual Clutch Transmission on the Honda Africa Twin image courtesy: BikeWale The Honda Africa Twin is a legendary adventure bike known for its rugged design, powerful engine, and advanced features. But one of its standout features that many riders may not be familiar with is its Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gearbox. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at what a DCT gearbox is and why it's an important feature for adventure riders. So, what is a DCT gearbox? Essentially, it's a transmission that combines the best of both worlds: the convenience of an automatic transmission with the control and engagement of a manual transmission. The Africa Twin's DCT gearbox uses two clutches to provide smooth, seamless gear changes without the need for a manual clutch. The rider can choose between fully automatic mode or manual mode, and can even shift gears using buttons on the handlebar. The benefits of a DCT gearbox  for adventure riding are ...