Kingwelle Item number: KW0051
Kingwelle
Made in Germany
Type: 5-disc racing clutch / DragBikeClutch
Manufacturer: KINGWELLE
Model: 5S-R DragBikeClutch
Version: for long auxiliary shaft, e.g. DRT, Faio etc.
Application: Drag race, sprint, race track and very powerful smallframe engines
Power range: approx. 50-70 hp / 40-45 Nm, depending on setup
Note: Engine housing must be machined depending on the housing and the length of the auxiliary shaft
599,00 €*
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Shipping weight 1,75 kg

Clutch KINGWELLE 5S-R DragBikeClutch for long driveshaft DRT, Faio etc.

5-disc racing clutch for very powerful Vespa smallframe engines - developed for drag racing, sprinting and intensive racetrack use.

The KINGWELLE 5S-R DragBikeClutch is an uncompromising racing clutch for Vespa smallframe engines with a long auxiliary shaft, e.g. from DRT, Faio or similar manufacturers. Like the well-known KINGWELLE crankshafts, this clutch also comes directly from racing. It was developed to connect extremely powerful engines to the rear wheel in a controlled manner, even with hard starts, high engine speeds and repeated thermal loads. Especially in engines with approx. 50-70 hp and 40-45 Nm torque, a cleanly functioning clutch is not an accessory, but a key component for reproducible performance.

KINGWELLE 5S-R DragBikeClutch 5 disks long auxiliary shaft racing

What makes the KINGWELLE 5S-R so special

Genuine racing clutch: controlled clutch engagement even at very high engine speeds
5-disc design: designed for very high engine power and torque values
for long auxiliary shaft: suitable for setups with extended auxiliary shaft, e.g. DRT, Faio etc.
5S-R design: upper cover plate secured via ring, no bolted cover plate
high-quality base materials: main components with very low wear in racing operation
Repkit included: clutch basket with reinforced cover plate for the shock absorber springs

Born from drag racing

The origin of the KINGWELLE clutch lies in acceleration racing. There, the clutch must not only maintain high performance, but it must also engage in a controllable manner at the start and function consistently even after several runs with a hot engine. The 5-disc version was developed precisely for this application. It has proven itself over several years in racing scooters with power outputs of around 50-60 hp and above.

5S-R: Ring instead of screws

The 5S-R version is designed for tough everyday racing. The R stands for the ring that secures the upper cover plate. This eliminates the need for screws at this point. This reduces the risk of screws coming loose or getting lost, especially when working on the engine on the workbench or during racing. At the same time, the clutch remains designed for high spring forces and extreme loads.

For long auxiliary shaft

This version is intended for smallframe engines with a long auxiliary shaft, such as those used in DRT, Faio or comparable racing auxiliary shafts. It is not the version for the standard length of the auxiliary shaft. It is therefore necessary to check which auxiliary shaft is installed in the motor before ordering.

Load capacity and range of application

The 5-disc version is intended for very powerful smallframe engines. KINGWELLE specifies the practical application range as approx. 50-70 hp or approx. 40-45 Nm, depending on lining material, spring assembly, oil, housing and overall setup. The clutch is therefore clearly aimed at engines in which standard or sports clutches no longer work reliably in the long term.

Important: The engine housing must be machined

For the 5-disc version, the motor housing must be machined in some places, depending on the housing type and secondary shaft length. The reason for this is the greater overall height of the clutch due to the fifth disk.

Depending on the housing: The amount of machining varies depending on the motor housing
Note long auxiliary shaft: DRT, Faio and comparable auxiliary shafts can result in different installation situations
Check freedom of movement: Check clutch, cover, primary, housing and disengagement before final assembly
Racing part: Assembly requires experience with powerful smallframe engines

Scope of delivery

The clutch kit contains the key components for assembling the KINGWELLE 5S-R DragBikeClutch. Depending on the version and manufacturer's status, springs and linings can be selected separately to match the clutch specifically to the engine power, intended use and rider's wishes.

Kit contents and relevant components

Clutch basket: including reinforced cover plate for the springs of the shock absorber
Repkit: 4x M5x14 mm screws, grade 10.9, Torx TX25 for the primary repair area
Clutch spider / inner basket: suitable for the KINGWELLE 5S-R version
Clutch release: needle bearing pressure or release bearing
5-disc design: Designed for long auxiliary shaft and high engine power

Targeted adjustment of linings and springs

The clutch can be operated with different linings and spring strengths depending on the engine power and area of application. Organic cork linings offer good grip and are attractively priced. Carbon linings are more heat-resistant, but usually have a slightly lower coefficient of friction and therefore require more spring tension.

Cork: good grip, cheaper and suitable for many setups
Carbon: more heat-resistant, interesting for racing, often requires more spring tension
Mixed setups: possible, e.g. lower pads carbon and upper pads cork
Springs: PK XL2 spring type, arrange spring strengths symmetrically and do not mix manufacturers

Recommendations for installation and adjustment

For a properly functioning racing clutch, the clutch, oil, cover, lever travel and spring force must always be considered together. An excessively pretensioned lever or a permanently loaded release bearing can lead to damage. Excessive spring tension can also deform clutch components and exacerbate the actual problem.

KINGWELLE practical recommendations

Oil filling quantity standard housing: approx. 400 ml
Oil filling quantity Quattrini housing: up to approx. 600 ml
Recommended oil: Motul 7100 10W40
Clutch cover: PK XL2 cover or comparable quality recommended
Pressure point: Pressure mushroom must press centrally on the release bearing
No permanent pressure: Pressure mushroom must not be in permanent contact with the bearing when the cover is fitted
Lever geometry: Position cover lever approx. 5-10 mm in front of 90° to the clutch cable when not actuated
Running in the linings: new clutch linings require a running-in phase until they are fully supported

Note on tuning and racing parts

This product is a tuning and racing part for very powerful engines. Installation and operation significantly affect the durability and load of the entire engine. Damage to the engine, vehicle or third parties is possible in the event of improper installation. Installation, tuning and operation are the responsibility of the user and should only be carried out with the appropriate expertise.

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Available KINGWELLE clutch variants

4-discfor auxiliary shaft with standard length
4-discsfor extended auxiliary shaft, e.g. DRT, Faio etc.
5-discsfor extended auxiliary shaft, e.g. DRT, Faio etc.

Suitable vehicle models - grouped

Vespa 50 / N / L / R / SV5A1T / V5SA1T, for engine mounting with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa 50 Special / ElestartV5A2T / V5B1T / V5B3T, for engine setup with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa 50 SS / Super SprintV5SS1T, for engine mounting with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa 90 / 90 Racer / 90 SSV9A1T / V9SS2T / V9SS1T, for engine setup with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa 125 PrimaveraVMA2T, for engine mounting with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa 125 Primavera ET3VMB1T, for engine setup with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa PK50 / PK50 SV5X1T / V5X2T, for engine setup with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa PK50 XL / XL2 / HPV5X3T / V5N2T, for engine setup with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa PK50 SSV5S1T, for engine mounting with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa PK80 / PK80 SV8X5T, for engine setup with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa PK125 S / XLVMX5T / VMX6T, for engine setup with long auxiliary shaft
Vespa PK125 ETSVMS1T, for engine setup with long auxiliary shaft

Brief technical overview

Manufacturer: KINGWELLEKINGWELLE
Model5S-R DragBikeClutch
Type5-disc racing clutch
PTO shaftfor long auxiliary shaft, e.g. DRT, Faio etc.
Power rangeapprox. 50-70 hp / 40-45 Nm, depending on setup
Spring typePK XL2 spring type
ReleaseRelease bearing with needle bearings
Oil recommendationMotul 7100 10W40
Oil quantityapprox. 400 ml standard case, up to approx. 600 ml Quattrini case
Housing machiningRequired depending on housing and secondary shaft length

Conclusion

The KINGWELLE 5S-R DragBikeClutch is not a comfort clutch for simple street setups, but a real racing clutch for extremely powerful smallframe engines with a long auxiliary shaft. If you are working in the 50-70 hp range and are looking for a controllable, resilient clutch for drag racing, sprinting or tough racetrack use, this is one of the most uncompromising solutions for Vespa smallframe engines.

FAQ about the KINGWELLE 5S-R DragBikeClutch

This version is intended for long auxiliary shafts, e.g. from DRT, Faio or similar manufacturers. It is not the version for standard driveshaft lengths.
Yes. For the 5-disc version, the motor housing must be machined in some places, depending on the housing type and secondary shaft length, so that the clutch runs freely due to its greater overall height.
The 5-disc version is designed for very powerful engines in the range of approx. 50-70 HP and approx. 40-45 Nm. The actual load capacity depends on the linings, springs, oil, housing and overall setup.
We recommend a PK XL2 clutch cover or a comparable design in which the pressure mushroom presses centrally on the release bearing and a favorable lever ratio is available.
KINGWELLE recommends approx. 400 ml of oil in the standard housing and up to approx. 600 ml for Quattrini housings. The recommended oil is Motul 7100 10W40.