Clutch Levers
About Clutch Levers
The clutch lever is the one you use every time you shift or pull away, so a bent, loose or cracked lever shows up quickly. Riders shop this category to replace a lever broken in a fall, to fit a shorter or adjustable blade, or to change the look of the controls.
Match the lever to how your bike works the clutch. Cable-clutch and hydraulic-clutch bikes use different levers, and the lever has to match the perch or master cylinder it mounts to. Most listings here name the make, model and year range, such as KTM, Husqvarna, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha or BMW. After fit, the choice is style. Shorty levers shorten the reach, forged levers are strong for their weight, extendable and foldable levers change length or fold to protect the blade, and OEM-style replacements restore the original shape. Some listings are lever adapters or pivot levers rather than complete levers, so read the title.
Brands in this category include VORTEX, ZETA, HardDrive, Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited. The matching front brake lever is in Hand Brake Levers, and Clutch & Hand Brake Lever Kits sell clutch and brake levers as a pair. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page. Grips, Covers & Pads and the rest of Handlebars, Grips & Controls are close by.
FAQs on motorcycle clutch levers
Can I use a clutch lever from a different model?
Only if the listing says it fits. Levers differ in pivot position, mounting and how they connect to the cable or the hydraulic master cylinder, so a lever that looks right can still be wrong. Use the Ride Finder and read the fitment line in the listing.
How much free play should a cable clutch lever have?
That depends on the bike. Most cable clutches need a small amount of slack at the lever so the clutch can fully engage, and your owner's manual gives the correct setting and how to adjust it. Hydraulic clutches are adjusted differently, so follow the manual for your model.
What is the difference between a shorty and a standard clutch lever?
A shorty lever is shorter, so you pull it with one or two fingers while the others stay on the grip. A standard lever takes more fingers. Neither suits every rider, so choose by hand size and riding style, and use the reach adjustment if the lever has one.
Do foldable clutch levers hold up in a fall?
Foldable and flexible levers are made to swing out of the way or bend rather than snap, which helps protect the blade in a tip-over. They are not unbreakable, so inspect the lever, perch and pivot after any crash, and replace anything bent or cracked.
Do I need new hardware when I replace a clutch lever?
A lever usually reuses the existing pivot bolt and nut, but check the listing since some include their own. Look at the perch for wear while the lever is off, lubricate the pivot as your manual directs and make sure the lever moves freely.
