Hinson Racing Transmission

The Story Behind Hinson Racing

Hinson Racing — officially known as Hinson Clutch Components — was born out of necessity on the race track. Founded in 1992 by Wayne Hinson in Upland, California, the company traces its roots to 1989, when Wayne became the tuner for ATV Grand National Champion Gary Denton. Working alongside Denton, Wayne witnessed firsthand how stock clutch hardware simply couldn't survive the punishment of professional racing, and he set out to fix that problem himself.

The solution came in the form of a revolutionary clutch basket machined from hardcoated, high-strength aluminum — dramatically stronger than the die-cast OEM pieces of the era, yet equal or lighter in weight. Word spread fast. By 1996, Hinson Clutch Components had become the clutch basket of choice for the American Honda Factory Supercross and Motocross team, making Hinson the first aftermarket brand ever installed inside a Factory Honda race bike. Supercross legends like Jeremy McGrath, Rickey Carmichael, and Ryan Villopoto all made Hinson a non-negotiable part of their race prep — and today's stars including Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, and Cooper Webb carry on that tradition.

Championship-Proven Engineering

What sets Hinson apart is a relentless commitment to precision manufacturing. Every component is produced using T-6 aircraft-grade aluminum and Hinson's proprietary Billetproof® construction process, delivering superior strength, optimized heat dissipation, and a noticeably smoother clutch feel. The result is a product that outlasts and outperforms OEM components under the harshest conditions — from Supercross main events to gnarly off-road trails and everything in between.

Hinson's Clutch & Components lineup is the backbone of the brand, encompassing billet clutch baskets, fiber and steel clutch plates, and clutch springs engineered to work together as a complete system. Riders who want a comprehensive overhaul in one box turn to Hinson's Clutch Kits, which bundle all the critical internals for a straightforward, high-performance rebuild. At the heart of every smooth engagement is the Inner Hub, and Hinson's billet hubs are machined to exacting tolerances that keep power transfer consistent lap after lap.

Controlling clutch engagement and feel under hard acceleration is the job of the Clutch Pressure Plate — a component Hinson engineers to pair perfectly with their baskets and hubs for optimal clamping force. Rounding out the catalog, Hinson also produces Clutch Plates that meet OE specifications while using non-abrasive organic friction materials designed to protect the rest of the engine as components naturally wear over time.

Made in the USA, Trusted Worldwide

Hinson builds every clutch component at their Upland, California facility, maintaining strict quality control from raw billet to finished part. Their products cover an extensive range of applications spanning Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, Ducati, Can-Am, and Polaris platforms — making Hinson the go-to clutch brand whether you're a weekend trail rider or a factory-supported professional racer. With hundreds of national and world championships to their name, the Hinson Billetproof® mark on a clutch cover is a clear signal of what's inside.