Manual Gearbox
Explore how shifting trades speed for turning force. Open the clutch before choosing a gear.
A simplified teaching model.
The selected gear is connected to the output shaft.
Road speed: 21.5 km/h · Torque factor: 3.6×
Output: 667 rpm · Ratio (example): 3.6
How to play
Open the clutch, select a gear, then reconnect it. Use the slider to change engine speed.
Learn more
This schematic omits losses and inertia. A synchronizer matches gear and shaft speeds before engagement. Ratios, the 3.5 final drive and 0.3 m tire radius are illustrative examples.