lighter: Wet or Dry Clutch motor

[DoWorkSon]

I've asked before without a straight answer.... But, what is the benefit of a dry clutch over a wet?

Aside form the looks, is there a benefit? I know that the engine temp will be higher with the wet, but what else?

[ducpainter]

I've asked before without a straight answer.... But, what is the benefit of a dry clutch over a wet?

Aside form the looks, is there a benefit? I know that the engine temp will be higher with the wet, but what else?

For a street bike?

Absolutely no advantage other than cool factor.

[ducatiz]

I've asked before without a straight answer.... But, what is the benefit of a dry clutch over a wet?

Aside form the looks, is there a benefit? I know that the engine temp will be higher with the wet, but what else?

For a street bike?

Absolutely no advantage other than cool factor.

I would say this is true for riding, but simple maintenance is far easier.  Swapping the clutch pack is much easier on a dry setup -- you just need a set of hex wrenches, no oil draining necessary.

[sbrguy]

yeah but don't wet clutches last longer for regular street use?

[1KDS]

^ not sure
Dry clutches were developed in racing for quick pack changes.  One other point that hasn't been mentioned is the clutch dust/debris doesn't end up in the motor oil.

[Triple J]

I would say this is true for riding, but simple maintenance is far easier.  Swapping the clutch pack is much easier on a dry setup -- you just need a set of hex wrenches, no oil draining necessary.

But you have to do it far more on a dry clutch...making it more time consuming and more expensive overall. Not really an advantage then I'd say.

One other point that hasn't been mentioned is the clutch dust/debris doesn't end up in the motor oil.

This is the only benefit I can see for street riding.

Personally, I prefer wet clutches. I used to have dry clutch envy, until I owned one on an every day rider bike...that gave me wet clutch envy. I like dry clutches on bikes I ride every so often (due to the bling and sound), but not on every day bikes. I also loved the wet clutch on my 848.  

[ducatiz]

My experience with ducati dry clutches goes back to 1985 and I have not found they need more frequent replacement than ducati's wet clutches.  Part of that might be the smaller friction surface on wet.  If everything is working right and the riders not dropping the clutch all the time they should last the same.