2021 Kawasaki ZX-10 -- BT Moto Ecu Flash Review

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BT Moto - Motorcycle Research and Development

Күн бұрын

Our review the 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10 with our BT Moto ECU Flash. We include before and after comparisons as well as Dragy 60-130 data, a standard performance benchmark.
We also go over common customer complaints about the bike and how our flash rectifies each, in real time.
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CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO
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0:00 - Intro to the 2021 ZX-10R
00:15 - Clutch Adjustment
01:47 - Factory Tuning Impressions
05:29 - Factory Tuning Top End
07:44 - 60-130 Factory Tuning
08:15 - Stage 2 First Impressions
11:44 - Stage 2 Top End Power
14:20 - Cruise Control Working
15:23 - Stage 2 features Explained
18:26 - 60-130 Flashed vs Stock
19:25 - Closing
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN STAGE 2 IN ADDITION TO OUR STAGE 1 FEATURES
-Faster Quick Shifter (Race Tools)
-Race Features Available For Track Use
-RPM and Throttle-Based Fixes
-Fueling Cut
-Immo Off
-“M” Mode Based Race Fuel and Ignition Maps in medium power mode
-More power found through Optimized Injector Balancing
-“Ram Air” Map Changes
THE DETAILS ON ALL FEATURES
-FUELING - With custom tuning we can target better AFR (air/fuel ratio) plots to enhance not only racing performance, but also cruising and partial throttle inputs.
-IGNITION - Optimized to make the most power while still being safe and reliable.
-THROTTLE DERESTRICTION - Giving you the ability to utilize 100% of the throttle is paramount in track situations where you need all the power you can get on demand. The factory file has a “dead spot” on the top end that kills the bikes power curve when it should be making the most. This also means any kind of straight line acceleration also suffers. We remove these factory restrictions to ensure a smooth and predictable throttle, all the way to redline.
-QUICK SHIFTER - We all know how slow the QS is stock. Our flash provides 50% shorter quick shifter up and down. Our tuning reduces “kill” times to make the quick shifter much faster than stock, and a better overall riding experience.
-LOWER FAN-ON TEMP - Let’s face it, this bike rides a little on the hot side. To help not only the riders enjoyment but also keep the engine slightly cooler, we’ve lowered the fan-on temps.
-INCREASED RPM LIMITER (at customer request) - The stock RPM limiter is set to 13,800 RPM. We have been testing 14,400 RPM with zero negative side effects. We set the RPM limiter for 14,400 RPM in all gears. This helps you stay in the powerband longer and reduces the need to shift at the track.
-INCREASED TOP SPEED LIMITER - Removed so you can let the bike run free in any track environment.
-TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH - This one is really just an annoyance that we took care of after riding the bike. We noticed you couldn’t switch the traction control system off while riding the bike. With our flash you now can.
-EXHAUST VALVE MANAGEMENT - Improved and optimized for peak performance and sound.
-RACE FEATURES - Minor features unlocked for the purpose of track use.
-FUEL CUT - Optimized for better limiter feel
-IMMO OFF - Immobilizer off
-MODE BASED MAPPING - High power mode will be a pump gas map and medium power mode will have changed ignition and fuel mapping for racing fuel.
-INJECTOR BALANCING - More power found through injector balancing and throttle based fixes.
-RAM AIR - Changes to ram air mapping to maximize power and rideability.
To purchase this product, go to www.BrenTuningMoto.com

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@scoobysisco9079 2 жыл бұрын

"Pretty basic electronics" bike has Launch control, 5 settings of TC electronic cruise, Bluetooth, quick shifter, lean sensors downshift blipping and more...

@Drunk0nCustard 2 ай бұрын

no electric suspension adjustments, no psi display, no slide control modes, no wheelie control modes, no launch control support, no fuel gauge?, pretty flat blipping and quick shifter that can't be used without full acceleration or no acceleration...

@MillsOn2Wheels 2 жыл бұрын

Hey so for those considering the BrenTune I wanted to give the pros and the cons. I got stage 2 on my 21’ ZX10R and I will say it really wakes the bike up. The bike is so restricted before the flash. I got the F1 air filter and a sc project crt exhaust w stock headers. Once I got my flash installed I went out roll racing against an R1 that’s been giving me fits before the flash, and let’s just say he still gave me fits even after the flash. With that said, although it’s a much better ride, you probably still will need to get a power commander or dyno tuned to get it dialed in. I gave all the relevant info when getting the flash but it’s still not quite there so I’d say the power numbers you see on their graph are not necessarily what you’re gonna get (obviously). I’m gonna get mine dyno tuned in a few weeks and I update y’all on what baseline numbers I’m getting for those that are on the fence.

@MillsOn2Wheels 2 жыл бұрын

Just an update for those wondering, the baseline numbers I got on my local dyno with a stage 2 flash on 93 pump gas were 188 whp, so not quite the 201 advertised, or the 193 advertised even for stage 1. But still an increase.

@BT_Moto 2 жыл бұрын

@@MillsOn2Wheels the important test is the dyno before flashing to see gains. No dyno reads the same. Some read high, some read low. That’s why a same day comparison is key, with the most important information being the gains over the stock baseline. If your baseline before flashing was in the low 160’s, your gains would be exactly as advertised.

@badass1g 11 ай бұрын

@@MillsOn2Wheelsyou forgot to tell us what the numbers were after the dyno tune!!!

@MillsOn2Wheels 11 ай бұрын

@@badass1g I’m confused? I said it was 188hp with the stage 2 flash - I’m not paying to dyno tune the bike after paying $1k for a flash tune lol - granted this dyno I use reads really low so that 188 is probably like 198 on any other dyno

@PrestoninParadisus 6 күн бұрын

@@MillsOn2Wheelsyou should always get a custom tune for these bikes. ECU flash is fine but knowing you are not at the bike’s limit for a few hundred saved is a huge kick in the balls

@LoneWolfTD 2 жыл бұрын

The forward slack also blips the throttle. When shifting down.

@MJT-DA 2 жыл бұрын

Kawasaki is smart they knew people would mod the bike so they cut 50hp near redline so that this engine could pass euro5 and they wouldn't have to redesign or discontinue this model

@EVAN__WILLIAMS 2 жыл бұрын

Making me miss my ZX10R, I love that green.

@slsumf 11 ай бұрын

I noticed the same thing with my 2020 ZX10R, especially compared to my 2021 MT09 which has a very smooth quick shifter.

@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST Жыл бұрын

I love how post-flash it barks when downshifting. :D

@myaccount6905 2 жыл бұрын

Forward slack prob is an option to disengage cruise control. Aprilia has that too

@Sunedosa 2 жыл бұрын

My 2 cents as an owner of the less restricted eu version of this bike. I Know that the US Version dies after 12k ish rpm and some say that it would have issues fending off 600's in a straight line. The US version still delivers ~175hp @11k so there's not a lof of truth in that.

@wrenchrat 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I have a bone stock '21 US model and I can smoke 600s and 750s. It is weird from a dig though, you have to trick the throttle as you can feel its holding back when you go from no throttle to full throttle. You have to have it already partially open when you hit it hard.

@nielsalute9069 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sir, did you hesitate a bit in the beginning of the 60-130 run or were you in full throttle from the start? I think you could have gotten a better 60-130 time. I'm just curious..

@kupalisky3553 Жыл бұрын

Hi I’m a complete noob to this. What is stage 1 vs stage 2 mean? What should I get for a 2023 ZX10R that I’m about to put a an Arrow half system on? Is there a video tutorial on how to do a brentune on this specific bike? Is dyno necessary after brentune?

@davidelizabeth4933 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work as always 👍 BT Moto is much appreciated.

@natalotto2006 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video guys, unbelievable how restricted this ecu is, even with the stock exhaust system still fitted the change in the bike after stage 2 is just insane. 👍

@Debadityaa Жыл бұрын

What's the best engine oil for the 2021 zx10r?

@Kenevoslcomp777 Жыл бұрын

Should I buy velocity stack I’m about to get your tuner and sprint air filter for this bike

@natalotto2006 2 жыл бұрын

Also worth noting my cruise control works intermittently however this was an issue from day one from the factory. Have reported to dealer and initial suspicion is the clutch lever switch acting up.

@wrenchrat 2 жыл бұрын

The switch on my brake lever was giving me trouble with ASV levers. Put an adhesive space in there and the CC works good now.

@priyanshu1265 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bren any update on stage 2?

@ATLJonathan Жыл бұрын

To be honest does it really need anymore power than that on the top end if all you doing is street riding. The average person is not doing track days so how much faster does the bike really need to go on the top end on the street? Seems pretty fast enough to me for what the average owner is gonna do with the bike.

@Sunedosa Жыл бұрын

Don't forget that this is an infomercial, with normal day to day riding the 175 hp you get at 11K is plenty for most people and if you shift before the (US) bike falls off at 11.5k rpm you won't notice it. But there's other advantages with the flash though like better throttle response, less jerky on/off throttle etc with better QS speed and feel. I got my flash primarily for that and that it needs more fuel when adding a full or a 3/4 exhuast system + high flow air filter. With the flash and the lesser engine brake "light" setting the bike is near perfect on/off throttle imo. I use the top part of the rev range a few times each time i take the bike out but i don't really NEED to, it's fun but also demands focus.

@stinger_zx10r62 2 жыл бұрын

Is this like a mail-in ECU flash? Does it matter what mods are done to the bike?

@BT_Moto 2 жыл бұрын

We mail you a handheld so you can flash your bike at home. We send you files based on your mods.

@angelo1000r 2 жыл бұрын

What belly pan you installed on that Beast!!!!

@brianbrooks5947 2 жыл бұрын

Can you explain the difference between stage 1 and 2? I have a 21zx10r and I'm going with a trickstar 3/4 pipe. Will your flash keep the flapper open and the throttle at 100% the whole time?

@priyanshu1265 2 жыл бұрын

Get a akrapovic man.

@brianbrooks5947 2 жыл бұрын

@@priyanshu1265 i like them but I just wanted something different

@Sunedosa Жыл бұрын

@@priyanshu1265 The OEM titanium headers are actually pretty good, check Chris Moore's videos for more on the subject. Not a lot to gain topend with a full Akra system compared with a good 3/4 decat system like Arrow/SC project/spark etc. You DO get 4-6 ~ more hp midrange with the Akra but considering that a full Akra Titanium system is more than twice than the titanium Spark 3/4 system i changed to with the flash it isn't worth it for me.

@priyanshu1265 Жыл бұрын

@@Sunedosayeah i know... check ejr akra install he told something different about headers but stock headers are very good too👍🏻

@TheTyrone1981 6 ай бұрын

Did that bike have aftermarket exhaust on it? Sounds like it. Probably why it felt so unexciting in stock form? Aftermarket exhaust with no tune probably lost power before you actually tuned it lol

@Sphinx681 2 жыл бұрын

Did you remove the o2 sensor and is it necessary to remove it?

@wrenchrat 2 жыл бұрын

Also would like to know this

@MillsOn2Wheels 2 жыл бұрын

@@wrenchrat they do tell you to disconnect the o2 sensor once you install the flash. I have stage 2 on my 21’ zx10

@badass1g 11 ай бұрын

Yes you need to disconnect it. You can simply cut the wires if you’re lazy like me. It will run like ass if you don’t.

@HemiBurns Жыл бұрын

Nice roads to play on...unlike here on LI NY

@BigGuyRacing74 2 жыл бұрын

Any updates to the Stage 2 flash since it was initially released?

@floydlias4172 2 жыл бұрын

Will you be coming out with a stage 2 for the 2020/21/22 R1?

@BT_Moto 2 жыл бұрын

Working on some features

@skylinesquid 2 жыл бұрын

I can see the difference by just watching the vid, oneday ill get one lol

@steaknjake6612 10 ай бұрын

The neg slack cancels the cruise control.

@saswatawap5 2 жыл бұрын

So with the stacks installed paired with sprint filter and a full akra, how much hp can we expect at the rear wheel with this stage 2 flash? Given the bike is running on 93 pump gas.

@Sunedosa Жыл бұрын

195 +

@jz-qy9hb Ай бұрын

Do Bt vs moore mafia i want to see the difference

@MattieXMoto 2 жыл бұрын

13:17 166!!! That was fastest I have seen a brentune bike go downhill on your vids i believe?

@usaamahstreetrider 2 жыл бұрын

I need 2016-2020 kawasaki ninja zx10rr bt moto

@HemiBurns 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!!!!

@MRR-qv3bw 2 жыл бұрын

@1:12 I'm glad you mentioned this because if your aren't sure what you are doing and have a quick shifter (DONT FUGGIN TOUCH IT)😂😂😂 my friend did this and then we hauled his bike in to get his new bike REPAIRED! They ended up ordering a new quick shifter (replaced) a new clutch pack(replaced) when the QS was still malfunctioning! We were hanging out in my garage having a couple cold ones and starts messing with the adjustment on my clutch cable. I smack the 💩out of him and immediately I realized what he did to his 21ZX10RR. I wish I had a video of him when he told the mechanic he messed with it trying to adjust the play out of his lever. He remembered turning the screw 1 and half times before tightening the lock nut and like magic everything works perfectly. The ecu print out didn't pick up any missed shifts because the bike was shifting but really rough and out of sync but was triggering the TC or ABS to act up. Thankfully the mechanic was very professional and shook my friends hand for coming in and being honest after realizing something he did might of caused the issue. He checked it off under warranty and did him a solid.