Noted British specialist HM Quickshifter, "a world-renowned leader in gear shift technology", has developed what it describes as a "cutting edge 'Quickshift-Auto Blipper' for the latest generation superbikes, delivering more accurate and consistent gearshifts".
Although the system can have a significant effect on race times for both racers and track day enthusiasts, road riders can enjoy also a slicker, more accurate feel going both up and down the gearbox.
Quickshift-Auto Blipper was proven in the highly competitive Pirelli National Superstock Championship by the Tyco BMW team, helping Keith Farmer to a hard-fought title.
Developed as a direct replacement for bikes which have an 'up and down' quickshifter as original equipment, the HM version offers "vast improvements over the OE fitment". The crucial difference is the use of an ultra-sensitive 'strain gauge', as opposed to the simple OE switch and spring.
HM Quickshifter's owner Gareth Hopkins said that "the OE systems have in many cases been shown to be unreliable, whereas the HM unit has no moving parts for mechanical failure. Riders of all levels also report that the OE design has a lack of 'feel' for positive upshifts and downshifts, losing much of the benefit of a quickshifter, while the replacement HM unit is fully adjustable for sensitivity".
Developed to simply 'plug and play', the device fits directly into the existing Quickshifter port, suitable for both road or race gear shifting (standard or reverse direction); it also fits standard and aftermarket rearsets.
Varley went on to say that "we're excited to be able to offer the benefits of HM Quickshifter 'strain gauge' technology to riders of the most sophisticated superbikes and exceed the qualities of the original equipment. Racers can save tenths every lap, track day riders can concentrate on their lines, whilst road riders can enjoy smoother gear changes and maximise their riding enjoyment, so it's a 'win-win' for all types of riders!"
Available for BMW S1000RR (2015 and up), Ducati 1299 Panigale (2016 and up), Ducati V4 (2018 and up), Honda CBR1000RR (2017 and up), Kawasaki ZX10R (2017 and up), Suzuki GSXR1000R (2017 and up), Yamaha YZF-R1 (2017 and up). Bikes without auto blippers but with ride by wire throttles can use the company's SBAS (Stand Alone Shifter Blipper).
HM QUICKSHIFTER
www.hmquickshifter.com
