Following The Rival, KTM Enters Competition By Presenting A Semi-Automatic Transmission System

JAKARTA - A number of two-wheeled vehicle manufacturers are now developing the latest transmission innovations, one of which is KTM. This manufacturer from Austria introduced the Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) system.

According to a report by Motorcyclenews, Tuesday, October 15, the brand also confirmed that AMT is ready to be applied to the 2025 model after successfully testing.

Meanwhile, it can be assumed that the first motorcycle that is likely to switch is the Austrian brand's flagship adventure and touring model, which will be updated soon. It is estimated that the first model to receive this system is 1290 Super Adventure R.

This system begins with electromechanical displacement actuators, which rotate drum shifts. This means that dental displacement takes 50 milliseconds, comparable to traditional transmissions that use quickshifters.

Drivers can choose to use the system in full automatic settings or manual mode, where dental displacements are made using a foot shiftr, or a couple mounted on the switchgear.

Even though manual mode is presented in AMT, manufacturers do not provide a coupling lever, so motorists have to adapt.

KTM said the lack of the need for driver-coupling input makes it easier to start from a motorbike, both in incline, stops, and when maneuvering. The characteristics of dental transfer also work in collaboration with driving mode, so that the owner can adjust according to preferences based on style and driving conditions.

Once the first tooth is activated, the forward drive starts with increasing the engine speed, which then the centrifugal coupling will activate and make the motorcycle move. This is assisted by electronic control that facilitates the operation of the AMT system.

Unlike the usual girbox settings, AMT is equipped with P N 2 4 5 6. Parking and Neutral positions can only be selected using the switchgear benchmark, regardless of whether the engine is on or not. To activate first gear, the front or rear brakes need to be applied.

Although additional components are needed, KTM says the box on AMT has been designed to be more concise and proportional so that the increase in weight becomes less.

Thus, this manufacturer based in Mattighofen, Austria enlivens the semi-automatic transmission market following in the footsteps of its rivals such as Honda with the Dual-Clutch (DCT) system, BMW with the Automated Shift Assistant (ASA), and Yamaha with Y-AMT.