Power Mode Button

Tis the bike manufacturers trying to look like they are helping make bikes that little bit safer... At least thats what I guess... What else can it be

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by sinbad

Would using a softer map on a 185bhp bike in the pouring rain really make you feel like a lesser rider?

If I wanted a bike that was easier to ride in the wet I wouldnt buy a bike that put out 185bhp in the first place

Besides I've got an infinately variable power map already, its called my right wrist.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

If I wanted a bike that was easier to ride in the wet I wouldnt buy a bike that put out 185bhp in the first place

Besides I've got an infinately variable power map already, its called my right wrist.

We all have that, but it's not the same thing at all. The softer map is different, it could quite conceivably make the bike quicker in the right hands and the right conditions.

Why would you want to ride a bike that is not as suited to the conditions as it could be just to prove a point (to yourself)? That'd be like fitting dry tyres, a dry suspension setup, super-quick action throttle, and then riding in all conditions simply because you have this need to prove that you can do it.

[punyXpress]

Originally Posted by Dave20046

not if he's got carbs

Or a yellow stripe down his back?
8u99er - that's me we're talking about!

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Originally Posted by sinbad

simply because you have this need to prove that you can do it.

Thats exactly why. I might be completely bonkers, but hey there you go...

People want the kudos of riding a litre sportsbike without (all of) the power?

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Originally Posted by Ceri JC

People want the kudos of riding a litre sportsbike without (all of) the power?

Suzuki in their infinite wizdumb have put this gadget on their 600 gixxer this year? WTF?

If you are spinning up in the wet and don't like it, use less throttle.

.....or do what most "superbikers" do and keep it in the garage when the sun ain't out.

Just something else to go wrong

I've on the 600 gixxer the softest setting reduces the bikes power output to 33bhp which is perfect for a new rider

So If I've got this right, the softer settings allow for a greater range of movement in the throttle for the same power.

... now that I can see a reason for. Instead of 80hp coming from 1mm of throttle rotation it is spread over [say] 5mm of rotation. A "Much finer control" button if you will.

But if the bottom end is held back and the top end is the same, somewhere up the revs its going to come in with one hell of a rush!

C