I have a 748 and everybody always comes up to me to tell me my bike is broken lol

Ducati - the only motorcycle manufacturer that makes bikes that sound broken straight from the factory...

0:07 Dry clutch sounds great! 👍

The main and most important thing you didn't mention, actually this is why they are used in MotoGP, is that in motorcycles equipped with dry clutch you may use engine oil with additives that reduce friction( like regular car engine oils), hence less internal engine drag and more power!

>loves the sound of dry clutch >Plays less than a second of the sound clip 😂🤣😂

my bike had a dry clutch... till I showed it pictures of a naked Kawasaki. Now it have a wetclutch

Dry cutch FTW! First time i heard a Ducati stopped in traffic next to my fathers car, when i was little, i fell in love with that rattling... and, of course, when the bike took off and dissapeared into the traffic with a GLORIOUS, angry sound, my love for this manufacturer was sealed, LOL.

dry clutches sound awesome...if you like the sound of marbles bouncing around in your cylinders.

My mother in law sounds like a dryclutch when she gargles with Listerine in the morning.

do a video on dohc vs sohc engines please and do tell the maximum limit of a single cylinder please!!

Dry clutch sounds like domestic violence.

I actually like the "grabbiness" of the dry clutch a lot. I owned a Monster 900 and the noise was just awesome, Termi and open dry clutch makes for a very... "mechanical" feeling. True, it's rough as hell in the traffic but when you open the throttle... Also, the BMW boxer had a dry clutch till the last air-oil cooled version, just few years ago. Completely different beast tough, single huge disk compared to multi disks like the Ducati.

I'll be honest as an expert on the subject of motorcycles, I saw the title of your channel and was ready to be depressed, but y'all done good, simple accurate descriptions of what happens.

Ha! Love the shout out for Guzzis. Gotta love quirky bikes.

Valve types and their adjustments please.

I'd like to see a come back of the dry clutches. With the modern shifters, they don't see much abuse

Quick and straight to the point! Awesome video unlike others I've watched with ten minutes of nonsense talking.

Ooo! I got one! Fixed (or preload adjustment only) suspension VS fully adjustable suspension for the street, whether the rider weighs 150 pounds, or 250 pounds :P Pros and cons--why is one better than the other, or if there's a "it doesn't really matter factor since you're on the street" debate. I hope this makes sense. I guess in essence traditional forks VS USD forks would be thrown in there too.

Thanks for explaining the differences. I wish you had played the sound of the dry clutch for more time. That was the best part of the video but it only lasted 1~2 seconds.

What about a slipper clutch? or like a triple plate clutch compared to dual plate clutch

nice content! Its interesting! I got no question for now, I guess I'll be waiting for the new video

MG clutch has a different design than Ducati’s so its not noisy at all. It’s tough on the hand however. It can last over 50 thousand miles. For the records I have a 916 and a 1000SP2. Thanks for the video

Grabby and less easy to modulate.... very true. My V4R has a strange sensation on very slow, tight maneuvers. Almost like a toothpick snapped and let the lever close all the way, all of the sudden.

I have to disagree about that "awesome" sound of a dry clutch. To me, it makes the bike sound like it's been poorly maintained, and is just waiting to fly apart. But to each their own.

Great vid, Im one my second bike now and this channel is teaching me a lot of basic principles of motorcycles which is good because I'm definitely not a gearhead by nature. Keep'em comming!

Can the friction zone be utilized with a dry clutch? Or is it either engaged or disengaged?

Moto Guzzi's dry clutches don't make nearly as much noise as Ducatis. And they last easily over 50.000 kms.

I can’t even bare the sound of my motorcycle plastic body rattling from time to time and I had to immediately use those clear gekko tape to mask the sound. Imagine having to ride all days with a clanking noise straight from the engine is definitely gonna drive me crazy 😂

Thanks for the video. Never knew the differences between the two. Is that a 916? The 916 was the only motorcycle poster I had on the wall next to my Countach & F40 ones as a kid. Such a legendary bike and timelessly-beautiful design. Still holds up to today.

Is there a video, that compares normal forks and upside down ones? Also I think that video regarding brakes would be a good idea - difference between regular and radial caliper mounting. If you already made such videos than well :) my apologies.

My old Norton Commando runs a dry clutch in a primary chaincase. A while back I also converted the primary drive from chain to belt, and in the process I got a deeper clutch basket capable of holding one more plate and one more steel. With the belt drive, there's no chain to lubricate, so the primary chaincase is bone dry -- which is important with a dry clutch, since you don't want the oil bath for a chain getting splashed up onto the clutch's friction surfaces. Then you'll have a non-clutch in pretty short order. For years, I rode a Honda with a wet clutch, and in comparing the two, I'd say that yes, the friction zone on a dry clutch is more narrow. So it's probably not the thing for the beginning rider. It just takes a little more skill to get moving. I should add that my Honda had a six-speed transmission and a relatively "peaky" engine. The Norton has an insanely wide power band, so it only needs four gears. So I do 33% less shifting than most folks One of the biggest things I did to make the dry clutch easier to deal with was install an aftermarket hydraulic clutch release where the old cable was. For starters, that has drastically reduced the amount of adjustment needed (since there's no cable to tension). And that consistency of engagement adds some life to the clutch. The friction zone at the release lever is also slightly wider than it was with the cable. That in combination with a whole lot of vibration not getting transferred up the cable to the handle make operating the clutch easier -- although it's never going to be as easy as operating a wet clutch. Having to replace the friction surfaces more often with a dry clutch is no big deal -- particularly because when you have to do it, you don't have to open anything that's full of oil. (At least this is true on my bike since going to belt drive. If you have to keep a primary chain oiled, this might not be true.) I can pretty much be in and out of my clutch, totally rebuilding it, in under an hour. A full set of plates for my bike is about $80 (as of 2023). And typically I can get 5-6 seasons of riding out of a new clutch. So it's not an expensive proposition. The big plus, however, is being able to make adjustments to the oil used in engine and transmission without having to worry about the clutch. On a bike with separate engine and transmission cases, this is huge. I can pick the perfect oil for the engine, put my favorite gear oil in the gearbox (I can't say enough good things about Royal Purple Max Gear 75W-90), and I can not have to worry at all about how that impacts my clutch. My perfect bike (which I have now, I think) has a dry clutch and a hydraulic release mechanism. But a lot can depend on rider skill and preference.

"I think it sounds amazing" Clink clink clink clink clink clink I'll pass.

Vids like that are what make the internet the most powerfull learning tool.

I swore I would never own a Ducati because of the noise, but here I am riding around on one at 70 years old, people often remark on the noise of the bike, and it is a wet clutch ST3. I was researching before buying the bike and came across a review by an American guy who was quite impressed by the machine (ST3) . He remarked the best way to sum up the additional engine noise to those who were not familiar with it was "if you have a Japanese bike that sounds like a Ducati, you may have some serious issues that need attention, but if your Ducati sounds like a broken Japanese bike, that's ok because that's what it's supposed to sound like".

Thank you. I knew that my dirt bike had a wet clutch but never knew what a dry clutch was. I think I'll stick with a wet clutch as long as I have the option.

I ran stock wet clutch on my Panigale V4S and then switched to dry clutch from V4R with open clutch cover. It sounds seriously angry, I think I am still getting used to it. On the track when you hang off in right hand corners you hear it a lot even with ear plugs. It does take some getting used to.

I had a Ducati 900 monster and I loved the sound of the dry clutch.

Add BMW boxer twins to your list of bikes with dry clutches.

Spoked wheel vs. cast wheels?

You should do a video about speedometer error and how your R6 didn’t really go 186 mph. We need a video like that to help educate the guys who can’t seem to understand this phenomenon.

i found it entertaining that the title scene and the ducati clutch sound nearly identical. haha

These MC Garage short clips are awesome. Not sure if it's been done yet, but could you please do one on how to clean textile gear, leather gear, and (especially) gloves? Cheers.

you should just do a 5 minute video of the Ducati dry clutch running :)

"hydraulic clutch vs cable clutch" how about a video on this???? :)

Very informative I love videos like this

The dry clutch in my Moto Guzzi v7 is perfectly smooth and perfectly quite. Just had to be said.

Mechanics and hobbyist explain it better than engineers. Nice

Question: I have a 1999 VFR800FI. Once stuck in traffic for several hours (no lane splitting in FL), after so much clutching the lever became so hard I could barely pull it in. I believe that is normal under those conditions but wonder if there is a way to avoid it.Thanks for the many great videos.

Thanks for the video! Incredibly informative while being accessible and concise. Much appreciated

Old Harley's are also always open dry clutch. Best sound in the world. Hear my pan clutch from a block away!

Difference between 90 degree V4, 65 degree V4, crossplane inline 4 , classical inline 4 engine configurations

Have you guys done radial vs bias ply tires yet? Bias ply is a little before my time automotive-wise, so I don't really know why they are still relatively common options for some bikes.

I'm glad I found this channel/ video, I drive my by bike as a commuter bike so I was wondering why I was changing the oil at every 2k-2500. Because it's a wet clutch it gets dirtier faster makes sense.

It re4ally depends on the bike. I have a 1959 BMW R50 that by dad bought new that year. It had already gone around the clock once and the clutch is the original one on the bike and have never been changed. Just as the gearbox has never been open. My other BMW bikes also have dry clutches and also they have never needed replacing even after 50k plus.

Whats the HP difference between both if on same engine ?

Is it possible to have the clutch pack in its own compartment so that we can use a different type of oil in it?

Dude you're awesome been looking for a guy like you in the Internet to explain all this

Recently, the replacement time of the clutch disc was over, so I was curious, so I looked for it and found that two clutch systems were installed on the Ducati. It's my scrambler, it's a 2020 model. As a result of Googling and inquiries from companies, most of the answers are that you need to open the clutch case to check which of the two is installed. Overseas is the same, and some companies say that this is a headache and there is a lot of friction with customers. That's partly because the disc price difference between the two systems is more than 100 euros. Most Ducati models older than 18 years have aptc systems and fcc is confirmed to be recent. I wonder why both systems are installed at the same time even though they are the same year.

Would you do a video on hight comprestio piston and low compression pistons what is the difference

OMG, I cant stop watching these episodes !

Good clear explanation without waffle. Thanks!

OY, Stuck in the Stone Age ! ;) As alway great presentation, with a good mix of facts and humour !

Forget drag and speed i just want my clutch to last long

Different twins, Harley vs Ducati vs Triumph vs KTM and why they sound different from each other

suzuki made a gsxr with a dry clutch and honda made one with the nsr. There is also a suzuki tl1000r factory race bike with one as well.

Great video thankyou for sharing. Always wanted to know the difference. Cheers from 🇭🇲

Difference between Pneumatic valves and Desmodromic valves

whats the name of that 2nd bike? the one with the dry clutch

USD forks vs standard telescopic forks?

Moto Guzzi is not stuck in the stone age, they have the, "If it aint broke, dont fix it" mindset.

I have a Motoguzzi, screw you! but thanks for the explanation :)

Do a video on converting a super naked into a dual sport. What needs to be changed and what are the drawbacks?

Is it true that I can hold on the throttle, but downshift with a wet clutch? I saw someone else do it.

Dry clutches sound awesome! I own a ducati WITH a dry clutch myself, but I didn't know u get extra power with that

Came back to this video due to all the clips of people riding a ducati v4 sp2 on a regular road. Just wanted to hear it from someone else that it's not meant for anything but a track. I mean could be used on the road for a ride every now and then cuz it's cool, but unless you actually want a broken clutch drive it as little as possible in traffic.

Is that the Ducati 916? I'm still in love with that bike

Please make a video on Pros and cons on using pods on carburator.....please

Learned a lot in this vid. Great job! I'd love to see something on Yamaha's new Crossplane R1 engine and why they label the XSR/FZ09 engine a "CP3".

Very nicely explained big guy "Thanks"

Wow. Great explanation. I have a Ducati, and I don't like the rattle... and still I had to open the clutch-cover to provide better cooling. However, from a technical viewpoint, I think a dryclutch is better as long as you don't slip it a lot (like in super-slow traffic or if you're just a bad rider). That's why they're used in GP bikes: you set off once, and after that, clutch-wear is negligible. And when you have to change the clutch-pack, it's done in a jiffy.

hi pls make a video explaining the different variations of power distribution in sprockets.

very objective explanation and good english to understand... I would suggest the topic about the differences between traditional and upside down forks. Thanks

2:06 how come this type of sound is fantastic?

whoa! how did I miss this channel??? subscribed!

Make a topic on to how to clean ktm duke 390 as most the dirt gets onto the engine and oil filter compartments. How to wash, clean, Polish an wax plus how to lube different parts after wash using what products? how to protect bikes from corrosion during rains?

BMW also long used dry clutches on the R series (boxer twins) though they have gone completely wet on those with the 2019 model year. I have a '98 R1100R and getting to the clutch isn't easy because it's setup more like a RWD automobile.

Ari please talk about proper piston ring installations and clocking/gapping. Thanks!

I've ridden the 1098s before. I thought that clutch sound was the loose chain hahaha

thanks for the overview. i was hoping for a little more indepth

Ride a bike just about anywhere. Ride one to a street corner such as a.... Duc! And heads turn. I have ridden so many bikes, but none make you want to go to bed listening to the sound of a Duc, especially an older one. At first I didnt understand the "dry clutch", but now... It's all I will ever own! Hate them if you want, but wait until you ride one for a day! Amazing!

Can you please do a video on replacing a clutch on a 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Scura? You explain things and show the work very well.

almost 100k subscribers !! your videos always help me lot to understand my bike !! keep posting !! love from india 😊

WHICH BIKE IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN ADVENTURE BIKE. AND WHAT IS THE OPTIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE FOR SUCH BIKE. THNKS.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

We want more comparison videos. "This bike versus that bike"

liked that. how about prepping your bike for track day. safety wire VS hi temp silicone, taping, etc...

what does ABS do? and why is it that important? can we turn it off manually?

please make a video on electronic suspension vs normal suspension.

Interesting...,tell us something of tuning of motorbikes and possible position of OBDII for diagnostic connection

Miss this guy

Love the sound of a Ducati with a dry clutch