Got some insider info...yet to prove it myself.

Quick281 · 05-18-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Turns out Yamaha detuned the '09s because of people dying on motorcycles. I'll let you guys know if there's a difference tomorrow.

I am in no way doubting that a PCM swap won't increase power, but this being the reasoning seems absurd. Who at Yamaha thought that such a small detune would save lives? Sportbikes and saving lives can't be on the same side.

DLIT · 05-18-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

I am in no way doubting that a PCM swap won't increase power, but this being the reasoning seems absurd. Who at Yamaha thought that such a small detune would save lives? Sportbikes and saving lives can't be on the same side.

I hear ya.

racedoll · 05-18-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

So the shop owner had a guy with a '09 R6, ran it on the dyno, came in at 99rwhp. Simply put the '08 computer in and it came in at 105rwhp. A gain of 6.6 hp at the wheel!

Really? They are that low on horsepower? My 04 ZX6RR has 104. I thought mine was low compared to the new ones. I guess not.

As far as detuning them for safety. OK, it's similar to the govorner on a car but still. It is the responsibility of the person twisting the throttle.

DLIT · 05-18-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

Really? They are that low on horsepower? My 04 ZX6RR has 104. I thought mine was low compared to the new ones. I guess not.

As far as detuning them for safety. OK, it's similar to the govorner on a car but still. It is the responsibility of the person twisting the throttle.

Dynos are different everywhere. it may be higher on the dyno that you took the Kawi to.

racedoll · 05-18-2009, 10:03 PM

Ah yes. I forgot about the calibration of them factoring into the numbers. Even still that seems low.

DLIT · 05-18-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

Ah yes. I forgot about the calibration of them factoring into the numbers. Even still that seems low.

That's what I'm chocking it up to, dynos being different. The powerband still pulls like mad!

marko138 · 05-19-2009, 09:12 AM

Makes sense. Everything I've read says the 09's are down on power from last year.

Mikey · 05-19-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

Ah yes. I forgot about the calibration of them factoring into the numbers. Even still that seems low.

Yeah, it does. My '04 636 made 112 at the wheel on a Dynojet. That's a pretty serious fluxuation.

05-18-2009, 10:03 PM	#5
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Ah yes. I forgot about the calibration of them factoring into the numbers. Even still that seems low.