Huh, Maybe the Motor company is acknowledging in their own way, that the crank sissoring issue does actually exist after all?

"The new Assist & Slip Clutch Pack provides a slip feature on downshifts to reduce loading of the driveline." Harley Davidson

 

Most manufacturers are moving towards slipper clutches, especially those whose bikes are equipped with ABS as the ABS can often find itself in a fight with the clutch.