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Dusty
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Dusty asked in Cars & TransportationMotorcycles · 2 decades ago

Automatic motorcycle? Do they make such a thing?

I have diabetes and it's caused my left hand to become weak and very difficult to engage and disengage the clutch. I can hardly squeeze the clutch lever anymore. And for sure it probably isn't the safest thing for me to be riding like that. Any kind of information would be helpful. Thanks.

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  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago
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    I believe the Ridley is an automatic 750.

    Large scooters like the SilverWing and Burgman are automatic and will run with the big dogs on the highway.

    good luck to you.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Automatic Motorcycle

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Honda just came out with an automatic sport tourer, but honestly, if you want an automatic bike you should not be on a sport bike. These bikes require a significant amount of skill and control afforded to a manual transmission. If you are unwilling to learn to work a clutch, you should not be on any motorcycle. Stick to large cc scooters. You will be much happier.

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  • 2 decades ago

    How about better than automatic! In the spirit of porche's tiptronic and other 'clutch-less' automatics, Yamaha has developed a push button shift on their '06 FJR1300. Unlike previous automatics, like the 'Hondamatic' of the 70's, this baby is a serious sport touring bike. Besides being bike of the year 3 years running, this new 'clutch-less' push button shifting will allow many more people enjoy the benefits of a really sweet bike. Check it out! I guess it just depends on your preference; cruiser or sport touring...

  • 2 decades ago

    Ooh, the pushbutton shift sounds cool. I have a 78 CB400 Automatic. I don't ride it much, I have an Intruder now.

    They are hard to find though. I bought mine from the original owner and it is in great shape. I paid $1200 Canadian for it. There was one for sale somewhere in the states I saw on line last year.

    I think they wanted $1300 for it.

    You do have options. I think there are people who customize and switch the brake and clutch sides too.

    Ride safe!

  • 2 decades ago

    Ridley Motorcycles..the ONLY automatic motorcycle

  • liza
    Lv 4
    2 decades ago

    They do make a kit to have them made into automatics. or at least Harley Davidson has a kit. I think it cost a little over a thousand dollars. Good luck Enjoy the ride.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    yes . ive actually been looking on ebay or cars.com

    they make them usually for smaller bikes

    Source(s): i grew up around motor cycles
  • 2 decades ago

    Ridley. saw it on speed channel.

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