Switch on the ignition, pull in the clutch, drop it into first, give it some gas, and stall. Repeat. It’s a universal rite of passage that turns motorcycling into a frustrating contact sport—equal parts ballet and mechanical bull ride. Until muscle memory sets in, you’re not riding, you’re wrestling.
But what if you could skip the initiation entirely? No clutch. No stalling. No toe-tapping gears. Just twist and go.
While purists may scoff, motorcycle brands aren’t waiting for their blessing. Honda, Yamaha, BMW, Ultraviolette—and a few others—are already offering clutchless alternatives. And the tech isn’t just for luxury tourers or EV upstarts anymore. From hyper-naked streetfighters to adventure-ready beasts, fully automatic and semi-automatic motorcycles are quietly gaining traction in India. Some are here already. Others are revving just around the corner.
Here’s a list of the auto-shifting two-wheelers that are currently available—or expected to show up on Indian roads soon.
Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2
Price: ₹2.99 lakh
India’s sharpest EV streetfighter doesn’t just look futuristic—it rides like it too. No gears, no drama, just raw electric acceleration.
Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet
Price: ₹2.99 lakh
Same platform, different flavour. The SuperStreet is built for urban commandos who want clean torque delivery without the oily maintenance checklist.
Honda CB650R
Price: ₹9.60 lakh
Part of Honda’s Neo Sports Café line, this middleweight stunner is offered overseas with Honda’s E-Clutch tech—a semi-auto system likely to make its way to India in the next update.
Honda CBR650R
Price: ₹10.40 lakh
Same engine,a different silhouette. This faired sibling may soon benefit from the E-Clutch too, given Honda’s growing India portfolio.
Revolt RV400
Price: ₹1.42 lakh
India’s first AI-enabled electric motorcycle also happens to be fully automatic. You’ll miss the exhaust note, but not the morning stall-fest.
Honda Goldwing Tour
Price: ₹39.20 lakh
This luxury sofa-on-wheels comes with Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). It’s smoother than most car gearboxes and costs about as much as a small flat.
Honda Africa Twin
Price: Availability on request
An off-road-ready ADV with the same DCT system. It shifts like butter on boulders and is trusted by adventure nerds worldwide.
Ultraviolette Shockwave
Price: ₹1.75 lakh
Lightweight, zippy, and fully electric. A commuter option with clean lines and cleaner riding mechanics.
BMW R 1300 GS Trophy (ASA)
Price: Starts at ₹22.25 lakh
While the standard comes with a manual, BMW offers the all-new ASA (Automated Shift Assist) as an option—a semi-automatic system that could soon trickle down to other models.
Royal Enfield Electric Himalayan
Coming Soon
Royal Enfield’s not-so-secret electric project is in the works—and given EVs’ nature, expect it to
be automatic by default. Whether it will retain any of the Himalayan's raw charm is yet to be seen.
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6
Coming Soon
Inspired by the lightweight WWII-era Flying Flea, the upcoming C6 is rumoured to be a compact, retro-styled electric bike with city-first sensibilities. If it follows typical EV design, expect a fully automatic setup with minimalist controls and no clutch fuss—just twist and scoot.
2025 Yamaha MT-07 (Y-AMT)
India Launch Expected
Yamaha’s updated MT-07 is set to debut with the brand’s new Y-AMT semi-automatic transmission. No clutch lever, no gear pedal—just switchgear buttons and two auto modes. It’s expected to hit Indian shores by late 2025.
KTM Electric Duke
Coming Soon
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Still under wraps, but KTM’s parent brand Pierer Mobility has confirmed an electric Duke is in development. Knowing KTM’s thirst for innovation, don’t be surprised if it comes with a twist-and-go setup.
KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO
India Launch Expected
Word on the street is that KTM is working on semi-automatic gearbox tech. If the 1390 Super Adventure debuts with it in Europe, an India launch might not be far behind.
TVS Jive (Discontinued)
Special Mention
Launched in 2009 with an automatic clutch, the Jive was ahead of its time and about as successful as Orkut. RIP, pioneer.
