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Free Ninja Horsepower!
Free Ninja Horsepower!
…wire was all it took to default the US version of the ZX6R to the throatier European ECU settings. The aluminum piece to the left of the picture is what governs the operation of the exhaust powervalve, shutting at high revs with the American ECU.Unless you have a turbo Hayabusa, there's really no such…
2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R Comparison
2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R Comparison
…gaffer by about 7 hp compared to European ZXs, according to Kawasaki data. However, MCUSA discovered a way to simply and without cost default the bike's ECU to the more powerful Euro setting, which you can read about here. Even in its American state of tune, the motor is more impressive than its peak number…
2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R First Ride
2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R First Ride
…kind of thinking you might want to shop around for a European-spec ECU for your American or Canadian ZX. Kawi tells us that peak power of its North American versions is down about 5 horsies from the European models due to different ECU programming necessary to meet American noise regulation specifications…
Related Searches: Kawasaki | 2005 Zx6r | Kawasaki Zx-6rr
2008 Ninja ZX-10R Makes Official Debut
2008 Ninja ZX-10R Makes Official Debut
…efficiencyIgnition- Advanced ignition management system helps curtail sudden spikes in engine speed, enhancing the rider's control of torque delivery- Sophisticated ECU logic based on extensive rider testing- Monitors throttle position, gear position and rate of RPM change, then adjusts ignition advance to help regulate…
2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike - Part I
2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R Project Bike - Part I
…your full exhaust, you should invest in a Power Commander or some variation thereof.Now it?s time to install the?Power Commander V ($279.99). This ECU-supplement works in-line with the existing wiring harness and while it?s more technical than the exhaust install, it also takes about the same amount…
2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R - First Ride
2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R - First Ride
…only is that down from the 124-pony claim of the 636cc 6R, it's also virtually identical to last year's 599cc ZX-6RR.(As with the previous gen ZX-6R, ECU tuning on U.S. and Canadian models has strangled the top-end power by closing the exhaust powervalve at high revs to meet noise regulations. The European…
2009 CBR600RR C-ABS - First Ride
2009 CBR600RR C-ABS - First Ride
…they change the placement of the remote reservoir was need to accommodate the mounting of the rear ECU unit under the seat, and slightly larger side fairings are now in place to cover the front ECU unit. On the 1000RR a higher-capacity alternator with updated oil-cooling and a larger battery are needed…
2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R Quick Ride
2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R Quick Ride
…throttle applications and reduced intake velocities. A butterfly in the upper end is actuated during big throttle openings. A higher-powered 32-bit ECU keeps tabs on the engine via, among many inputs, double the number of triggers on the flywheel.The crankcase is lighter and more rigid than previous…
2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 First Ride
2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 First Ride
…stealthy-quiet 4-into-1-into-2 stainless steel exhaust system. The fuel-injection system uses 44mm throttle bodies and works in concert with the 32-bit ECU to produce a claimed 115 lb-ft of torque and a claimed 190 base horsepower. Plus, it's equipped with a centrally located ram air intake similar to the…
Related Searches: Kawasaki | Zx-14 | Zx12r | Zx-14 Zzr1400
2004 Honda CBR1000RR
2004 Honda CBR1000RR
…the CBR's electronic brain, a solenoid in the gizmo controls an oil pressure relief valve in the damper, giving no resistance at low speeds. When the ECU detects high speeds or fast acceleration (or both), flow is restricted to provide extra stability and security against dreaded headshake. It works as…

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