Introduction
The Yamaha YZ450F doesn't need a bunch more horsepower. If you've spent any amount of time on a modern 450, you know that having more power isn't always the answer. What I want out of an aftermarket exhaust is better throttle-to-rear-wheel connection, a broader pull through the gears, and an engine character that lets…
Performance
After discussing with the Yamaha R&D team that I was looking for more of a slower spool up type of power delivery, I was presented with this "Tomita Map". This map helps the engine build up a little slower and allows for a more gradual pull through the bottom to mid range..
If this is something…
Kawasaki doesn't have an all new KX250F for 2027 but we got out hands on aPro Circuit Ti-6 recently so why not bolt it up and see what it does the to the green machine's engine character. We have put time on the stock KX250F and then bolted up the Ti-6 to see what the…
If you're looking for a little more pulling power out of corners and a slightly longer second gear pull, try this map as it will be a noticeable change.
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If you're looking for a little more pulling power with less engine braking try this map on your 2027 YZ250F. No this map will not work with the older model YZ250F's.
Top Mods For Your YZ250F
Are you looking to get a little more torque out of your KX? The Pro Circuit HC Piston Kit will give you just that. The PC Piston has a 14.2:1 compression ratio and the kit comes with coated wrist pin, rings and clips. This kit requires some sort of race fuel but if you’re reading…
We have been going full bore on trying different KX450 clutches and the next in line was Rekluse’s APEX system. This is the first time I have tried the Rekluse APEX system and came away pretty damn impressed! The Rekluse APEX clutch system is a clutch upgrade for the Kawasaki KX450 and after spending time…
We all know Kawasaki left a lot of room for improvement on the muffler side of things on the Kawasaki KX450. We have tried a number of mufflers to help increase the low end torque and have been happy with a couple. The latest muffler we tested was the new Yoshimura RS-12 stainless full exhaust…
