Aprilia is using the seamless gearbox technology from zeroshift in their Motogp bikes. They also have signed a license that allows them to go into production with the seamless gearbox, and I assume put into the RSV4 and Tuono V4. The technology doesn't look extremely complicated or costly. Anyone want to hazard a guess how long before the seamless box is available in production? Do you think it requires auto blipping for smooth downshifts? Do you think Aprilia will make the box retrofit the older bikes as a kit? Nothing wrong with the standard box in my Factory, but the idea of seamless and clutchless shifts is very cool.
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Seamless Gearbox
From seamless shift gearbox research to Aprilia Quick Shift technology
Another area of research for the Aprilia team is the seamless gearshift, in which the latest developments have lead to a reduction of the weight of the transmission components, thus enhancing efficiency.
The new seamless gearbox makes its debut at Mugello on the Aprilia RS-GP bikes ridden by Bautista and Melandri. For their home Grand Prix, the Italian team will use the seamless gearbox in the. Jan 24, 2017 What is a Seamless Shift Gearbox? Generally-speaking, there are three types of transmission, including manual, automatic, and continuously-variable (CVT). Interestingly, CVTs are only available on scooters and a very few motorcycles, and the rest of the motorcycle fleet is equipped with manual transmissions.
Ducati Seamless Gearbox
Thanks to seamless shift gearbox technology, gears are engaged as soon as the pilot puts pressure on the gear shift, without having to interrupt the flow of gas or touch the clutch. In terms of benefits, from a MotoGP standpoint, this means engine torque continuity, limiting loss of adhesion, and ensuring smooth acceleration.
Yamaha Seamless Gearbox
Motogp Seamless Gearbox
From this starting point, Aprilia is working on enhancements that may be transferred to the Aprilia Quick Shift technology, which is already featured on some models, such as the RSV4. This technology ensures a softer, more comfortable on-road driving experience, by adapting the gear change to the pilot’s preferences.