What is the difference between a motorcycle's sliding clutch and a regular clutch?

To understand the difference between a sliding clutch and a regular clutch, first take a look at the main function of a motorcycle clutch.
 
The clutch of a motorcycle is an indispensable device in the operation process of the vehicle. Its main function is to transmit and cut off the power transmitted from the engine to the gearbox, which plays a role in smooth starting and shifting of the motorcycle. To some extent, the clutch is a buffer zone in the transmission of vehicle power, and the sliding clutch and ordinary clutch are devices developed to achieve this buffer zone.
 
The traditional clutch structure is relatively simple, and its buffering force is not significant throughout the entire operation of the vehicle. It can achieve seamless power transmission. However, the sliding clutch is different. It can amplify this power buffer zone through its particularity to help riders operate the vehicle better.
 
Sliding clutch is usually found on high-performance motorcycles, and its structure is relatively complex. However, its main function is to help the vehicle start smoothly and shift gears smoothly. However, due to its special structure, it can amplify the buffer zone during the power transmission process.
 
In addition to the engine power, there is also an inertia power during the motorcycle's driving process. This inertia power generates a reverse torque during the motorcycle's gear shifting process. If this torque does not match the engine speed, there will be obvious vehicle jolting. (Please use your imagination)
 
And the sliding clutch, equipped with a set of meshing gear sets (helical gear combination), can temporarily remove this reverse torque, keeping the shifting process in a smooth engagement. Therefore, the shifting process of the vehicle will be smoother, even if you continuously downshift, there will be no chattering or strong jerking. However, ordinary clutches do not have this function, they are just a simple power cut-off and transmission.
 
If the above explanation still cannot make you understand the sliding clutch, you can imagine the sliding clutch as a single power transmission gear device, which only transmits the engine's power to the rear wheels, while the inertia power of the rear wheels cannot be transmitted to the engine. However, its function only exists at the moment of operating the clutch, because once this function exists for a long time, the engine's traction will be lost. So the sliding clutch can be simply understood as a "single power transmission".