About two weeks ago I went for a 400 km ride after Wayne (Mr Tuneboy) did a custom tune on my bike.
Since I took it for a baseline run back in September I fitted an Akra system, a 520/41 sprocket and the new MWR filter. When then spent many hours flattening out the torque line around 5000 rpm.
I did not notice much just fitting the Akra, but I certainly noticed the noise increase while riding. I have written a post about that previously.
Now however I have noticed a really noticeable increase in torque from about 4500 rpm. It starts around there and just pulls like a train. Very linear is how I would describe it. The quick shift has been adjusted about 50% quicker than it was and this is a great improvement.
I did notice a couple of times that I was looking for an extra gear when I was in sixth. I think this was because I rode in an area which was much more open and allowed much higher overall speeds than where I normally ride. This is obviously due to the gearing change I did.
I am really happy with the result. I know not everyone has access to a custom tune, but I am sure you can get close with the supplied maps.
One thing on the cruise control. I at first scoffed and was not going to pay for it, but now I am glad I did. It holds speed to the km and is a great opportunity to give your wrist a rest on longer trips.