ADIGE APTC clutch for S4Rs...good choice?

[xsf18cdf]

Been researching and I like what I read....pros/cons?
Thanks,
Gary

[fastwin]

Can't help. Never heard of those clutches.

[♣ McKraut ♣]

i'm no clutch expert....but aren't all wet clutch (recent model year) ducatis APTC?  what's the difference/benefit with this adige unit?

[caffeinejunkee]

...but aren't all wet clutch (recent model year) ducatis APTC? 

Yup, that's what is in my 695.

[xsf18cdf]

i'm no clutch expert....but aren't all wet clutch (recent model year) ducatis APTC?  what's the difference/benefit with this adige unit?

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=442%7CDucati&productID=6892&showDetail=1&categoryID=1047|Clutch%20Assemblies&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=168%7CEuropean%20Motorcycle%20Parts

I think this is a dry clutch.  Its similar to the one in the 696 and the sr800/1000 (I know one is wet and others dry...slipper though) and is available for all Ducati's including the 1098.  They tout the power torque as well as the slipper function- not sure if that's common to all since I'm a newb.  Its my understanding that Ducati was involved in the development of this particular one.

Thanks,
Gary

[Ronr]

I'm not familiar with that one

[♣ McKraut ♣]

/shrug....  i've always been happy with the regular dry clutch.  it's simple enough for even me to work on (drunk), fairly cheap since it's pretty universal for all dry clutch ducatis, and has always treated me well.  but i guess if you're looking to beat on it and do some track days, a slipper might be nice...since the dry clutch will lock up your rear if you get crazy with the downshifting.  never really been a problem for me.

[Duc L'Smart]

if you're looking to beat on it and do some track days, a slipper might be nice...since the dry clutch will lock up your rear if you get crazy with the downshifting.

you're referring to me, of course...

+1 for a good slipper

[Ronr]

you're referring to me, of course...

+1 for a good slipper

and some air bags perhaps   

[Jester]

i'm no clutch expert....but aren't all wet clutch (recent model year) ducatis APTC?  what's the difference/benefit with this adige unit?

Yeah my S2R has the wet "slipper."  I can rip some pretty heavy downshifts on that thing at the track.  I still get some tail wiggle, but it definately helps keep the rear rolling if you get really aggressive on it.  The S2R is retired for now though!  I'm gonna get rid of her whenever/if we get refinanced for the business.  Thumbs up for the clutch though.  Its solid.

[Duc L'Smart]

I still get some tail wiggle

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[xsf18cdf]

Thanks guys.....I mad the wrong assumption about the other bikes being dry.  I have another month or so to make  decision.
Gary