Honda to Introduce E-Clutch Technology in India for Enhanced Riding Experience

Published: 06 Aug 2025

Author: Precedence Research

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At the event held by Honda Shine 100 DX and Honda CB125 Hornet, managing director, president, and CEO Tsutomu Otani revealed the company's future plans and upcoming launch in India, as Honda is seeking innovative technologies that can be applicable to India, including an affordable E-clutch for bikes presented by Honda. They are looking to launch highly reliable and affordable technology that would work with the same lines for bikes in India. 

A couple of years ago, Honda launched its E-clutch technology for its 650cc four-cylinder bikes. This technology will surely automate clutch usage, and it is available on both the CBR650R and CBR650 in India. These two bikes are identical design-wise and have features like a 5-inch TFT screen along with smartphone connectivity, calls, and text alerts by Honda Roadsync software, along with a turn-by-turn navigation system to offer precise direction guidance. And the brakes continue to be 310 twin discs integrated with a four-piston caliper up front, having a 240mm disc with a single-piston caliper at the rear. 

Even with this integration of the E-clutch, riders need to change gears manually. However, this can be done without a clutch, and it is also applicable when the bike needs to be completely halted or move from a point of standstill. 

Therefore, various manufacturers globally are working to adopt different automatic technologies. Honda also has such technologies, such as an automatic DCT system and E-clutch. Riders can still use and control the clutch manually if they wish to do so. Thus, this system offers a unique blend of automation and manual control for high convenience while keeping the ride experience safe. 

As per sources, E-clutch technology is relatively expensive in cost-sensitive areas of India. Otani stated further on this note, “Not particularly the E-Clutch, but this type of convenience is maybe something that Indian customers will appreciate. So, this is also something under consideration – not the E-Clutch, but something more reasonable in terms of cost.” 

Despite having various benefits, the technology needs time to adapt in India, as there are no locally manufactured motorcycles in India with automation like automatic gearboxes and clutches.