Do Supercross Riders Use Rekluse Clutches?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Rekluse is proud to be the trusted clutch supplier to the following top-tier race teams for the upcoming 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season.

Riders will be utilizing Rekluse’s premier clutch technologies

as they compete at the highest levels of racing.

Can I still pop the clutch on Rekluse dirt bike?


Absolutely. You can still use the clutch lever to modulate clutch engagement manually

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Do Pro Enduro riders use Rekluse?


No , the best pros don’t use rekluse in extreme events

(Romaniacs, Erzberg, Roof of Africa) , maybe they use rekluse clutch cover because you can put +50ml oil and helps cooling the clutch components + they are sponsored by rekluse.

Does a Rekluse clutch reduce power?

It’s not an automatic transmission and

does not rob power

. It can actually be set-up to engage to your liking and working on centrifugal engagement rather than “slipping” where the friction plates of the clutch are held apart. The bike will be unchanged, it’s just when you need to pull in the clutch.

Can you wheelie with a Rekluse clutch?

It works just like your normal clutched bike only it engages / disengages right above idle. Does not free wheel, you still have compression braking.

Yes, you can wheelie for days

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How do you shift with a Rekluse clutch?

To begin moving,

let the clutch lever out and simply twist the throttle

. Upshift gears as you normally would using the clutch lever as you shift. Your Rekluse auto clutch engages during normal riding from idle to 1,800 RPM. While cruising, keep the RPM at or above 2,500 RPM to keep the clutch from slipping.

Do you lose engine braking with a Rekluse clutch?

When riding an auto clutch-equipped machine and the throttle is chopped, power transmission to the final drive is maintained, effectively maintaining engine braking. A unique characteristic of Rekluse auto clutches is their ability to

retain engine braking when the throttle is chopped

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Can you bump start with a Rekluse clutch?

How do you adjust the free play Rekluse?

How do I know which rekluse clutch I have?

the easiest way is to

start it up, and click it into gear without pulling the clutch in. if it continues to idle then it has a rekluse

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How much is a Rekluse clutch?

The Rekluse RadiusX is Rekluse’s performance automatic clutch available for

$849 MSRP

. Benefits Just Shift, Twist, and Go Free your clutch hand with the Rekluse automatic-clutch. Come to a complete stop in gear and accelerate without touching the clutch lever.

What oil should I run with a Rekluse clutch?

The Motorex will be fine. Rekluse recommends the

diesel engine oils

as they are designed to work under higher long term temperature and stress loads than the average car oil which is what the average guy uses in his bike. A rekluse can and will do nasty things to oil if allowed to slip excessively.

What causes a Rekluse clutch to slip?

Free play gain that is set incorrectly can result in degraded clutch performance and life.

Too little free play gain

can result in clutch slip and too much free play gain can result in clutch drag.

How do you ride a dirt bike with a Rekluse clutch?


To begin moving, let the clutch lever out and simply twist the throttle. Upshift gears as you normally would using the clutch lever as you shift

. Your Rekluse auto clutch engages during normal riding from idle to 1,800 RPM. While cruising, keep the RPM at or above 2,500 RPM to keep the clutch from slipping.

Do Pro motocross riders use the clutch?

Pro motocross racers do shift but

won’t typically use the clutch after takeoff

. To use the clutch on a dirt bike to take off from a stopped position, you need to: Make sure that the dirt bike is started and in neutral.

How do you use a slipper clutch?

How do I pick the right clutch?

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Diane Mitchell is an animal lover and trainer with over 15 years of experience working with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and horses. She has worked with leading animal welfare organizations. Diane is passionate about promoting responsible pet ownership and educating pet owners on the best practices for training and caring for their furry friends.