Repeat after me: The Honda E-Clutch is not an automatic.
This isn't a matter of opinion; it's a fact, and one that anyone who's ridden one can most certainly confirm. While it's true that the E-Clutch functions differently than the standard motorcycle clutch lever you may already know and love, it still requires rider input in order to shift gears. Therefore, it is by definition not automatic.
There are automatic motorbikes, and Honda has even made some of these in the past (Hondamatic, anyone?). But this? This isn't it. And in the interest of demystifying the different types of modern shifting systems you can find on two- and three-wheeled motorbikes and trikes these days, we're going to take a moment to talk about all of them, how they work, and what you can expect if you ride one. Ready? Let's go.
