Description:

Recluse Z-Start Auto Clutch

Not tired of constantly pulling the clutch lever? Then the Z-start auto clutch, which produces the power circuit with the help of beads and centrifugal force just right. When the engine is cold affects the use of force in the test machine, KTM 450 EXC Six days, slightly gruff but what lies down after a short warm-up phase. The shifting lever operation without first requiring a little overcomes. Only when downshifting the gear changes are sometimes a bit hard.


The use of force is smooth and soft contrast. In difficult terrain the driver can concentrate fully on track. A stalling of the engine is almost impossible – in the test mode, the KTM was only twice, which probably was due to the altitude (over 2500 meters). Instead of the clutch lever had an additional 450 hand brake for the rear brake, which brings on tricky downhill sections distinct advantages. Speaking of downhill: The parking in downhill direction in gear does not work – the bike rolls off. Also almost impossible with the engine idling.

Find In total leaving the Z-start a great impression, with the tester about obstacles still quite fond of times just pulled the clutch and flick back would be to lift the front wheel.

Conclusion: prima automatic clutch the driver
decreases especially in rough terrain a lot of work.