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MOTORCYCLE GEARBOXES EXPLAINED: Shifting, gear mesh, forks and more.

Podcast: Cycle World Podcast
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Duration seconds: 4375
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Summary

The motorcycle gearbox can be a great mystery but Kevin Cameron is here to help us all understand how it works. Why do we have six-speeds and constant mesh (mostly)? Kevin and Mark Hoyer also divert into DCT, helical gears vs. spur, and how to make your dogs happy. Join them for another Cycle World Podcast.