The Suziki Bergman's variable speed trans is computer controlled. It does not upshift nor downshift on corners in the way a standard trans would. My barber has a 650 Bergman and rides with a local Yamaha bike club (his son is in it). He tells me he has no problem keeping up with the gang on their touring.
The old Hondamatic was a regular 2 speed trans, without a standard clutch, but instead, a centrifical clutch. You were not supposed to shift it from low to high while moving. For around town, you used the low gear. For highway riding, you started out (rather slowly) in high gear.
