Ch. 8 · Motorcycles
Regarding the characteristics when a continuously variable transmission is used in an automatic motorcycle, which of the following is correct?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Regardless of engine RPM, engine power is always transmitted to the wheels
- B.When engine RPM is low, engine power is transmitted poorly to the wheels✓
- C.When engine RPM is high, engine power is transmitted poorly to the wheels
- D.When engine RPM is moderate, engine power is transmitted poorly to the wheels
Answer: B: When engine RPM is low, engine power is transmitted poorly to the wheels
Explanation
Section "3. When Traveling at Low Speed" clearly states: "When a continuously variable transmission is used in an automatic motorcycle, when engine RPM is low, there is a characteristic where engine power is transmitted poorly to the wheels."
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 14: Driving an automatic-transmission vehicle
Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第５節 オートマチック二輪車の運転) · オートマチック二輪車に無段変速装置が採用されている場合、エンジンの回転数が低い時には、車輪にエンジンの力が伝わりにくい特性があります。
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