Why Can A Thin Clutch Plate Drive Such A Heavy Motorcycle?

Why can a thin clutch plate drive such a heavy motorcycle?

There is a clutch between the engine and the gearbox of a motorcycle, and the main function of the clutch is that we can cut off the power of the engine when we shift gears, so that the gearbox can shift smoothly. The components of the clutch are composed of clutch plates, pressure plates, release bearings and release forks, so strictly speaking, the clutch plates are only part of the clutch.

Why can a thin clutch plate drive such a heavy motorcycle?

The output crankshaft of the engine is connected with the clutch housing, and the pressure plate and the clutch plate are installed inside the housing. Then when our motorcycle is driving, the clutch plate is pressed by the pressure plate on the flywheel, and then a whole power output line is connected. Then when we pinch the clutch or separate the electronically controlled clutch, its pressure plate Will be lifted, the clutch plate and the flywheel will be separated at this time, and at this time, the power output of the motorcycle engine will be cut off.

So why are the clutch plates of motorcycles so resistant to friction and high temperatures? First of all, we explain that the production of the clutch plate is made of asbestos-based materials, as well as metal wires and other materials, so its friction resistance and high temperature resistance are very good.