
FEATURES
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Mechanism characteristics of the YCC-S
YCC-S offers more enjoyable and easy riding by eliminating the need for the user to operate the clutch,
which also reduces fatigue during long touring.
YCC-S is not an automatic transmission, although it allows the user to shift gears by foot or hand ac-
cording to preference.
When shifting, a signal is sent to the MCU (motor control unit), which ensures optimum clutch operation,
shifting, and engine control. Therefore, the user never needs to operate the clutch, which in turn, reduc-
es fatigue and allows the user to concentrate while riding.
YCC-S is equipped with a stop mode function. When the stop mode function is activated, YCC-S auto-
matically shifts down according to the vehicle speed when the vehicle slows down. In addition, YCC-S
automatically shifts the transmission to 1st gear when the vehicle stops. As a result, the stop mode
function eliminates the need for the user to select the gear for starting off and prevents starting off using
a high gear.
YCC-S also operates the clutch instead of the user while the vehicle is stopped.
The ECU controls YCC-T in order to adjust the engine speed to the speed that is suitable for the next
gear. As a result, shift times are shortened and shift shocks are reduced.
Basic function of the YCC-S
When the engine is started and the shift pedal or the shift lever is moved, a signal is sent to the MCU
(Motor Control Unit) which disengages the clutch, the ECU (Engine Control Unit) then adjusts the elec-
tronic throttle valve, the gear shift is made and then the clutch is re-engaged once the engine is running
at the proper speed. Clutch engagement is controlled optimally by the MCU according to engine r/min,
engine requirements, and riding conditions.
This is not an automatic transmission, only the clutch system is automatic. The gears must be shifted
by the rider except when stopping the vehicle while the stop mode function is activated.
The YCC-S system will not shift up if the engine r/min is lower than a specified value. Even if the user
shifts up, if the specified value is not met (engine r/min is too low), the YCC-S system will not shift up
until the above-mentioned specified value is met.
Likewise, the YCC-S system will not shift down if the specified value is not met (engine r/min is too
high).
In this case, the throttle must be closed so that the MCU can disengage the clutch until the specified
value is met to prevent the engine from stopping. During this period, a coasting condition will be felt.
The YCC-S system is constantly performing a self-diagnosis when the engine is running. If any trouble
is detected, the MCU automatically stops the YCC-S system and shifting is impossible.