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D'you know how much it costs to change the gearing on a Fireblade....
D'you know how much it costs to change the gearing on a Fireblade....
No clue…could be as simple as changing the sprocket teeth count to get it into a livable zone though…. I hear the aftermarket part list is very small, and worse still apparently they neutered the US versions by about 30 hp….and it’s a PITA to reflash them up to Euro Spec
Everything costs double on a Ducati, when you go racing, and there's no real performance benefits.
You need the kit ECU and wiring loom! £8k
If you change the gearing without it, all the electronics turn off.
You need to ride a V4R or 22 V4, if you prefer the way the Honda handles. The 4mm change to swingarm position is massive.
Did a bit of googling.... gearing change seems to be an issue only for the 'SC77' fireblades Rick. SC82s seem to tolerate up to a -1 front and +2 rear? If you want to deviate farther from that (-1 front +2 rear is a pretty wide range that should fit most scenarios IMO), it seems you need to reflash. Not seeing anywhere that you need a different wiring harness though.
OK yes that's annoying. But is it really that big of a deal though? Plenty of similar ........ you have to put up with on a Ducati. A $30k bike with a garbage quickshifter is just as much of a crime as a gearing change needing an ECU flash. Besides, a reflash is a necessity / given for any street bike and something we all do anyway, so what's the big deal?
Do you know how long it takes to make a gearbox ratio change on a ZX10R? About 20 min and there are six different ratio options in the Kawasaki kit package. How long does a gearbox ratio change on a V4 take?D'you know how much it costs to change the gearing on a Fireblade....
IF the ecu is cracked. If not… kit ecu might be the only option.
Do you know how long it takes to make a gearbox ratio change on a ZX10R? About 20 min and there are six different ratio options in the Kawasaki kit package. How long does a gearbox ratio change on a V4 take?
I don't pretend to be knowledgeable about Hondas, never owned one so take this for what it's worth (not much). Just being a keyboard hero, but ECU is cracked and plenty of tunes seem to be available.
https://mcuinnovations.com/software/ecuworkbench/tunes/?model=honda-sc82
https://brentuningmoto.com/product/2021-cbr1000rr-r-sp-stage-1/
on the Duc you have to split the case to do just about anything. Great styling, great innovative engineering, horrible support engineering. Ducati is continuing their quest for no user serviceability. These bikes are a maintenance nightmare for the service center’s and for the do it yourself guys, worse and that’s before you layer the painful ass raping at the parts counter. Not a bike for the squeamish. Sitta QC great setup.Cassette style gearbox was great on the ZX10R. I never changed a single ratio :'D
I'm unlikely to on the V4, I don't even know if you have to split the cases. But, I do know I can do anything I like with the sprockets, in minutes, without throwing out my ECU.
tbf, I do have the Sitta quick change sprocket carrier, which did cost me a few quid, but is an absolute doddle to use.
Whilst the rest of the eccentric hub is a setup nightmare when you do swap sprockets.
Cassette style gearbox was great on the ZX10R. I never changed a single ratio :'D
I'm unlikely to on the V4, I don't even know if you have to split the cases. But, I do know I can do anything I like with the sprockets, in minutes, without throwing out my ECU.