Patent ID: 7527579

Claim:
A clutch control device of a straddle vehicle that is used to engage and disengage a clutch with a clutch actuator, the clutch control device comprising: an operation detection means that detects a predetermined operation indicative of the vehicle being started, the predetermined operation indicative of the vehicle being started comprising placing a key switch of the vehicle in an ON position, brake application detection means that detects application of a brake of the vehicle, clutch control means disengaging the clutch upon detection of brake application if the predetermined operation indicative of the vehicle being started is detected, and normal control beginning once the clutch has been disengaged, wherein the clutch actuator comprises a rotating member, a mechanized actuator connected to the rotating member, a clutch operating assembly comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the clutch operating assembly being acted upon by a clutch spring provided on the clutch and the second end of the clutch operating assembly being connected to the rotating member, and the clutch operating assembly acting to disengage the clutch by opposing the clutch spring.