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Episode #22 What is a CVT Transmission? 3 Advantages (And 1 Disadvantage)

30 Minute Motorcycling·The Dual Wheel Journey·12 October 2026·6 min

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Do you have a scooter? Then you've probably not got a conventional manual gearbox. But you don't have an automatic transmission either - it's a special kind of transmission known as a "CVT." Tune in to find out: - What "CVT" stands for, and how it works - Some advantages of a CVT transmission + 1 disadvantage - How much a CVT belt can cost Resources: - "Scooter CVT Transmission Explained" video - "Inside a scooter CVT transmission" video