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KTM Duke 390 and RC390 with Slipper Clutch
Jun 24, 2016 11:03 AM 2761 Views

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KTM Duke 390 and RC390 with Slipper Clutch Slipper clutch technology is now on Indian motorcycles and is also very affordable too. This obviously puts out the Kawasaki Ninja 300 out of the window.


The bike is India-assembled, but definitely not “affordable” in the true spirit of the word. Bajaj Auto and KTM have now introduced this technology on the Duke 390 naked and the RC390 sportsbike. What does this mean for you? Hammer down the gears to slow down, going from sixth to first in a couple of seconds, and you’ll still live to tell the tale. Without a slipper clutch, rapid downshifting calls for experience and a razor quick clutch pull to ensure that you and your bike don’t take a nasty spill.


And if you try such antics in the wet, even ABS won’t save your skin as tarmac rapidly rushes to meet flesh and bones. The slipper clutch has idiot proofed rapid downshifting. But this is only one benefit. The other big benefit of this technology is the amount of speed that a slipper clutch allows a rider to carry into a corner. Without a slipper clutch, rapid downshifting to shed speed ahead of a looming corner will unsettle the suspension as the chain jigs around with the shock and transmits a variety of forces on the swing arm. Basically, this is what engineers handling motorcycle dynamics dread.


The slipper clutch just made their job easier by allowing controlled but very rapid deceleration. What’s power without control? The other big advantage of a slipper clutch is that the clutch takes all the beating and helps preserves engine parts such as the valve train and bearings, stuff that would otherwise take the punishment during rapid downshifts. Obviously, clutch plates are cheaper to replace than bearings or the valve train. The only downside of a slipper clutch is the amount of wear that rapid downshifts will cause to the clutch plates. But viewing this damage with the knowledge that rapid downshifting will eventually destroy valve train and bearings, it seems like a safer and cheaper compromise. So, the slipper clutch is indeed a good thing when it comes to saving the bike and the rider.


KTM Duke 390 and RC390 with Slipper Clutch – Benefits of New Tech Explained


by tguptaon February 25, 2015No Comments Slipper clutch technology is now on Indian motorcycles and is also very affordable too. This obviously puts out the Kawasaki Ninja 300 out of the window. The bike is India-assembled, but definitely not “affordable” in the true spirit of the word. Bajaj Auto and KTM have now introduced this technology on the Duke 390 naked and the RC390 sportsbike. What does this mean for you? Hammer down the gears to slow down, going from sixth to first in a couple of seconds, and you’ll still live to tell the tale. Without a slipper clutch, rapid downshifting calls for experience and a razor quick clutch pull to ensure that you and your bike don’t take a nasty spill.


KTM Duke 390 in Black 3


The KTM Duke 390’s slipper clutch will prove to be an invaluable addition on the bike’s track performance.


And if you try such antics in the wet, even ABS won’t save your skin as tarmac rapidly rushes to meet flesh and bones. The slipper clutch has idiot proofed rapid downshifting. But this is only one benefit. The other big benefit of this technology is the amount of speed that a slipper clutch allows a rider to carry into a corner. Without a slipper clutch, rapid downshifting to shed speed ahead of a looming corner will unsettle the suspension as the chain jigs around with the shock and transmits a variety of forces on the swing arm. Basically, this is what engineers handling motorcycle dynamics dread. The slipper clutch just made their job easier by allowing controlled but very rapid deceleration. What’s power without control?


KTM RC 390 race cup bike


This KTM RC 390 race cup bike participates in the German ADAC trophy. KTM is a motorcycle brand that prides itself on the “ready to race” philosophy. Adding slipper clutch to its affordable sportsbikes is the single biggest move to make these bikes track ready, right out of the factory.


The other big advantage of a slipper clutch is that the clutch takes all the beating and helps preserves engine parts such as the valve train and bearings, stuff that would otherwise take the punishment during rapid downshifts. Obviously, clutch plates are cheaper to replace than bearings or the valve train. The only downside of a slipper clutch is the amount of wear that rapid downshifts will cause to the clutch plates. But viewing this damage with the knowledge that rapid downshifting will eventually destroy valve train and bearings, it seems like a safer and cheaper compromise. So, the slipper clutch is indeed a good thing when it comes to saving the bike and the rider.


KTM RC 390


The RC390 also benefits from the slipper clutch.


There is another disadvantage that is not so apparent. While the performance part idiot proofs downshifting, it also dumbs down many riders. If a newbie or beginner biker on a KTM Duke 390 without a slipper clutch plays Jorge Lorenzo and rapidly downshifts like there’s no tomorrow, there might not be one. He’ll learn a hard lesson as the bike bites back and puts him on the street with a locked rear wheel followed by a nasty skid. If a newbie has the slipper clutch on the bike, he’ll usually be casual about the whole affair of safe and quick downshifting. Casual riding is just what kills the whole spirit of becoming a better biker. Now, we’ll leave it to you to decide whether this is a good thing.


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