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Yamaha AMT gearbox announced, gains manual and automatic modes
Japanese manufacturer Yamaha announced the development of its own automatic transmission system. It looks like Yamaha is trying to join the AMT bandwagon with BMW and KTM, as this comes just days after KTM launched its similar technology on the 1390 Super Adventure and BMW revealed the ASA, for its R 1300 GS.
The Japanese call it Y-AMT or Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission. However, this is not the first time that Yamaha has considered an AMT! Around twenty years ago, the YCC-S (Yamaha Chip Controlled Shift) system was developed for the FJR1300 sports tourer. It featured an automatic hydraulic clutch actuation system that allowed the rider to manually change gears using a finger-operated shift lever.
The new Y-AMT aims to help riders fully focus on enjoying the performance offered by their motorcycle, adding the convenience of an automatic transmission to increase fun and reduce fatigue.
Characteristics:
- Manual Shifting: Purists can shift gears manually using the gear shift levers on the handlebars, which helps provide better control and precise shifting.
- Modes: The transmission comes with two modes: Automatic (D and D+) for gear changes at low or high revs and, of course, a Manual transmission.
- Crossplane-Crank Engine Compatibility: To work in unanimous agreement with Yamaha’s Crossplane-Crank engines, the Y-AMT is designed to amplify power characteristics and sporty riding manners.
Would it perform better than its rivals? Only time can tell, but looking at Yamaha’s successful track record of producing reliable motorcycles, this could be a success! Yamaha plans to introduce this technology across a wide range of its motorcycles. However, you can expect the MT-07 and YZF-R7 to be the first to sport the Y-AMT. Would you be willing to spend a premium for the automatic transmission? Let us know in the comments!
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