Motorcycle Glossary
Clutch plates
In Turkish: Debriyaj balatası
In short
Clutch plates are the friction-lined discs in a wet multi-plate clutch that clamp against the steel plates to transmit engine power to the gearbox.
A clutch plate set contains a model-specific number of friction plates; steel plates and clutch springs are often sold separately. Wear is checked by measuring plate thickness against the service limit in the manual.
- Always replace friction plates as a set; renew the steel plates too if they are warped or blued.
- Weak clutch springs can cause slipping even with new plates.
- Car oils with friction modifiers can make a wet clutch slip; use a motorcycle-rated oil.
Also known as (including Turkish names)
- Debriyaj diski
- Friction plates
- Debriyaj seti
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Last updated: October 9, 2026
