Yamaha unveils AMT tech for its motorcycles

Yamaha has hinted that the tech could be offered on its street naked and sport-tourer models

Yamaha has unveiled its new Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) tech for its motorcycles.

The new tech, named Y-AMT, comes with two electronic actuators, one for the clutch and the other for changing gears. The tech will feature two modes: automatic and manual. The latter will allow riders to change gears via buttons on the bike's handlebars. When riding in automatic, the Y-AMT tech further offers two modes: D+ (equivalent to sport mode) and D (for long-distance cruising).

Yamaha has hinted that the tech could be offered on its street naked and sport-tourer models, although the brand has yet to confirm the same. Reports also suggest that Yamaha is developing an all-new motorcycle, which could be the first model to feature the Y-AMT tech.

Yamaha is the latest two-wheeler brand to offer automatic transmission on their motorcycles, following the likes of BMW, Honda and KTM.

Source: HTAuto