06-18-2023, 10:45 AM
Clutch pull complaints are common on this site. The 2017 CB1100EX has clutch assist, which lessens the lever pull effort about 25-30%, but that may not be enough for some. Most Triumphs, and many other newer bikes offer clutch assist/slipper clutch.
I think Honda is the only current maker of a clutch lever-less bike. I agree, the NC700/750s are slow, and the VFR1200s were too heavy, but they do have a Rebel 1100T DCT model now.
A last thing to look at for cable clutches is an aftermarket clutch cable booster/assist. I bought one off eBay for a friend's 2008 Bonneville, along with a shorter Thruxton clutch cable. It reduced clutch lever pull substantially, trading for a longer clutch lever pull, by changing the fulcrum point of a lever inside the box.
My friend was happy with the improvement, and is okay with the appearance. But if he wanted to shorten the stock cable somewhere in the middle, he could hide the box where it is less apparent.
I think Honda is the only current maker of a clutch lever-less bike. I agree, the NC700/750s are slow, and the VFR1200s were too heavy, but they do have a Rebel 1100T DCT model now.
A last thing to look at for cable clutches is an aftermarket clutch cable booster/assist. I bought one off eBay for a friend's 2008 Bonneville, along with a shorter Thruxton clutch cable. It reduced clutch lever pull substantially, trading for a longer clutch lever pull, by changing the fulcrum point of a lever inside the box.
My friend was happy with the improvement, and is okay with the appearance. But if he wanted to shorten the stock cable somewhere in the middle, he could hide the box where it is less apparent.