What kinda "automatic transmission" did bikes use before CVT

The other 2-wheeled contraptions you ride.

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What kinda "automatic transmission" did bikes use before CVT

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How new are CVTs in scooter land?? They're somewhat old, aren't they?

Did they ever use another kind of automatic transmission before CVTs, tho?
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Re: What kinda "automatic transmission" did bikes use before

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Honda Cubs (C/CT series) have had clutchless manual transmissions (centrifugal clutch) since at least the start of the 70s.
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