Triumphrat

Steeltoe

The only thing I don't like about Triumph is the lack
of a hydraulic clutch. I wish they would make the upgrade. Even the flagship Rocket 3 has the cable.
What a pity.
My Aprilia and even my Moto Guzzi have hydraulic
clutches. If I want a cable, why not just buy a Suzuki?
I think of bikes thus equipped as being of a higher and improved quality.
Any comments appreciated, and I hope someone from
the company reads this too.

TechmanBD

It would be nice, but you look at my Daytona, going with the MSRP prices, it is $9999. You have the aprilia mille around $14000, and the moto guzi over $20,000. EVen the Duc 999 has a hydraulic clutch around $18,000. You get what you pay for. I would expect the other bikes to have better things on the bikes for those prices.

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sangsters

I don't know enough about mechanics to say one is better than the other but I will say my VFR has a hydraulic clutch and I am not crazy about it.

Other than the routing of the clutch cable on the Speed Four I am perfectly happy with the cable.

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MickMaguire

Hydraulic clutches make the bike heavier, cable clutches work fine and are more easilty repaired by the rider in an emergency. Personally I'd prefer it if my Triumph had a cable clutch!

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CarlS

Well said, I concur.

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Firebolter

I have both, and prefer hydraulic for one main reason, more constant and precise clutch engagement. Also lighter clutch pull.

With a properly designed clutch system and good springs though, there is no reason why a cable clutch can't be as comfortable. Just keep it lubed up.

As for weight differences, it's not that much, maybe a lb or 2.

Diego

> I have both, and prefer hydraulic for one main reason, more constant and precise clutch engagement

???

I see no indication that a cable is any less precise than hydraulic. It may need a tad of adjustment over time, but it's not like the friction point changes from day to day because of the cable.

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Shawn

Personally, I prefer hydraulic clutch only because of it's ease of use. However, I've only had one bike with a non-hydraulic clutch and it wasn't that noticeable.

My 95 Daytona does have a hydraulic clutch.

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Firebolter

Cables will eventually strech over time, but that's why they are adjustable. Not a big deal, I was just saying a hydraulic never changes it engagement point like a cable can, unless of course you loose fluid or have a leaky seal!

Maddjack

I have both types and favor the hydraulic setup,less effort in general(have had 6 different ones) and no lubeing adjusting,just change out the fluid once in a while ,no worries.