Power Mode Button

Originally Posted by Berlin

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

But only if you have the throttle cracked open.

Just reading about the new KTM RC8 R in BIKE magazine. It comes with a track throttle tube and a road throttle tube, which are interchangable. The road throttle is slower and uses a cam shaped pulley, so it offers a greater degree of control at smaller throttle openings, opening a gentler rate, whilst the track throttle (which offers no more power of course) is more linear and as aggressive as a good rider would want it to be.

Because it has two, it doesn't have to compromise. Surely a good thing.

all a bit negative on this, I like gadgets and reckon it's alright, just from the perspective that you can gradually move up the groups, start off on low then make your way up. Would certainly save me wanting a new bike every 3 months. Sure there's always the 'don't twist your wrist as much attitude' but there'd always be the temptation to really.

Bit like introducing a traction control button on a car, hell the Ferrari F430 Challenge Stradale has 3 power settings, you could always say that you can just drive to match the conditions but it wouldn't be the same as being physically restricted.

Berlin, you've got it there, it would prevent an overly sensitive throttle on a litre sports bike in the rain as the power curve would be shifted down throughout the rev range I'd assume.

[Rich]

Your not missing out on anything, i've got it on the 600, used it once and thought what b0llocks. It's on A mode and it'll stay there.. It didn't even improve the mpg in C mode yet it felt like i was on a 125!!! I can understand perhaps on the thou's but even then you know what our getting into when buying one. It would make more sense to have them on sports tourers i think, Wet mode (cuts power to prevent wheel spin), touring mode (improved MPG but still spritely, better for longer rides) and sport mode (Full fat mode, one big kick in the nuts)

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by sinbad

Just reading about the new KTM RC8 R in BIKE magazine. It comes with a track throttle tube and a road throttle tube, which are interchangable. The road throttle is slower and uses a cam shaped pulley, so it offers a greater degree of control at smaller throttle openings, opening a gentler rate, whilst the track throttle (which offers no more power of course) is more linear and as aggressive as a good rider would want it to be.

Because it has two, it doesn't have to compromise. Surely a good thing.

I'd much rather have something like that

in effect, you could possibly relate it with what has already been mentioned, ABS. a bike fitted with ABS is more beneficial in the wet/snow, personal preferences aside! and what one person says about the wrist could be said about the brakes.
not intentionaly throwing a spanner in the works here but the way i read the original post was that there was a hint towards limiting? my opinion is it is a helpful gimmick.

maybe start suggestions of switch settings!

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2. savage

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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.

I agree. People can always get a 125cc for wet roads or snow riding.

I don't think gadgets like this can make up for the lack of experience in new or rusty riders, plus they give garages additional excuse to charge some £50 more with every service.

[_Stretchie_]

Hmm, a bit like having an ignore function on a forum eh??

OR, shock horror, you could just not read something/not reply to something you don't like...

I'm just waiting for someone to invent a 'power assisted fork' that actually clamps onto your jaw and makes you chew your food without you actually having to do the work yourself thus saving me a whole jule of energy









Bad day at work... But still a valid point I think