In a six-speed DCT, one clutch serves the odd gears and the other the even gears. The next ratio is prepared before the shift. Hydraulically controlled clutches hand the load between them, reducing the interruption in drive. A geared transmission remains at the heart of the system.
Automatic mode delegates gear selection to electronics; manual mode lets the rider choose with handlebar buttons. There is no clutch lever to operate. Consult the particular motorcycle’s handbook to learn its controls.
Development extends beyond the gearbox itself. On the 2020 CRF1100L Africa Twin, for example, a six-axis inertial sensor allows shifting to account for lean angle, acceleration and deceleration.