Am I the only one who didn't know...

...that the 8th gen idle goes up by 250 rpm automatically when you release the clutch in 1st gear? Someone mentioned this on the other forum so I had to test it out for myself - see vid below Is this something that most other bikes do as well?

 

Yup and some others may do some may not.

 

Is it enough for a zero throttle launch?

 

Try and see.

 

It is enough for a zero throttle launch down a very gentle slope like my driveway.

 

I tried it just for shits and giggles a few months ago and was able to launch it on level ground in 1st gear by SLOWLY releasing the clutch - probably not good for the clutch though

 

LOL - reminds me of a song Probably a stupid question but do they have what we in the USA call "country" music in Scotland?

 

Wet clutch, it's fine

 

Just for laughs talkin clutches, have a Seb cover and got asked when HONDA started using dry clutches
Just smiled


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