Tech Talk - Coming in Clutch

About this episode

This episode features a deep dive into the mechanics and significance of clutches in MotoGP racing.

It's tiny. It's kind of hard to reach. It gets used at the start of the race, and then it gets folded away. Oh, and for riders and engineers it's the last big tool to shave off precious time in the corners. That's right, this week Peter's coming in clutch with a deep dive into...the clutch! How does it work, what influence does it have and why are these devices so different in MotoGP, compared to the ones on your own bike? Mat wants to know, and Peter has got the know-how. Some ...

People in this episode

Host: Mat Oxley

Guest: Peter Bom

Topics covered

• clutch mechanics
• MotoGP technology
• racing performance
• engineering insights
• motorcycle components

Keywords

• clutch
• MotoGP
• racing
• engineering
• performance
• motorcycle

Mentioned in this episode

Products: clutch

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