Honda has developed a new automatic transmission; it is hydraulic. Of course, Honda has given it a buzz name instead of just calling it a hydraulic automatic. HFT --> Human Friendly Transmission. Because apparently, previous transmissions were human-hostile...

Anyway, here's the article: http://www.motorcycledaily.com/04october07_electric.htm

This could change the face of motorcycling & scootering, but it could also fail, if Honda charges too much initially. (as they are prone to do)