The remarkable new YouTune by Rapid Bike is a new calibration device designed to customise the bike's performance in real time, without any need of software or laptop connection.
It is a glove-friendly design that can be installed on the handlebar, or even on the gas tank, for easy access that uses the standard Plug & Play connectors included in all Rapid Bike wiring harnesses, therefore there is no need for cutting or welding - a genuine easy modification-free install.
The main purpose of the YouTune device is to improve access to the functionality of their EVO and RACING add-on electronic modules, even for those purchased previous to the early 2015 release of YouTune.
Most important of all is that YouTune works as an activation key to enable and manage new functions such as launch and traction control for the RACING module and engine braking control for the EVO module.
The YouTune brings finger-tip control of all the most valuable functions of the EVO and RACING modules to the handlebar, so the rider can exploit and enjoy the benefits of their continuous, dynamic data capture and tuning calibration capabilities while enjoying the ride.
Air/Fuel parameters can be managed to optimise carburetion in real time thanks to the possibility of changing the auto-tune target value for fueling corrections. YouTune allows direct monitoring and modification of the air/fuel ratio when the My Tuning Bike re-mapping module is also installed.
YouTune allows fine-tune modulation of quick-shifting kill time in response to changes in riding style or circumstances at any time, and primary engine parameters can be displayed at any time including rpm, TPS, AFR ratio, OEM Lambda Status, gear indicator, traction control and engine braking operating.
There is rpm control activation to maintain a constant cruising speed and drive comfortably in highly traffic. Engine braking management allows changes and responses to the effects of engine braking (this function is active by default in the Racing module, and it is activated on Evo module only with the installation of YouTune).
Traction control activation (available on the RACING module only) can improve a bike's handling and safety thanks to the availability of 10 different intervention settings and an additional 13 levels of "power cuts". Launch control activation (also only available on the RACING module) will enable and modulate settings for a 'flying start'.
YouTune is not just a simple accessory completing the RAPID BIKE product range, though it does that admirably. Rather it is a valuable and sophisticated tool in its own right, allowing the rider to monitor and calibrate primary module working parameters so that the rider becomes an active participant in engine management, making decisions in response to riding style changes, the bike's handling, how to improve the engine response and, in the case of the RACING module, the rider can activate and modulate the exclusive new features such as traction and launch control.
With the new YouTune controller, electronic fuel management becomes user-friendly thanks to the wider range of innovative features and solutions managed with a simple finger touch delivering an unprecedented extent of flexibility.
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