If you're shopping for a motorcycle, you've probably seen the same phrase pop up again and again: "Slipper clutch." It's in reviews, in ads, and it probably doesn't sound all that great — isn't a ...

Have you ever wondered why your car suddenly stops, why changing the gears is so easy, or even why it is a bit bumpy? The brakes and the clutches are operating. These are small but critical components ...

How do manual transmissions work? We'll learn how clutches work, how gears work, and how shifting works with a detailed explanation using a 5-speed manual transmission as an example. Manual ...

How do dual clutch transmissions work? I explain how the system works, and why it is so successful at rapid gear changes. How it changes gears, and how the two clutches operate and transfer. Enjoy! I ...

TJ started writing for TopSpeed in 2015, but has been writing on motorcycle and automotive topics since 2009 for outlets such as eHow, eHowNow, and MotorTrend subsidiaries. He is certified to work on ...

When the urge to head out for a motorcycle ride strikes, I typically crave an engaging, thrilling, involving rip up and down tight and technical canyon roads. Even a bland motorcycle can get the old ...