Getting 1 tomorrow... Bought a used Cali plated EXC and my first real ride I was tripping out about the backfires. THEN when I did a hill ride, was battling to keep her running at certain times. Knowing this will fix those issues AND get me up to 105 MPH faster on the street!? FingAright 🤘😂

Jeff's videos & product reviews are excellent. Very helpful. I plan to de-smog my 250EXC-F later this year or next. I will be buying one of these.

These things are for real, glad to see Jeff add it to the line up!

Ordered a Vortex for 2018 KTM 500 EXCF. Can't wait to try it. Have done all possible mods except the Vortex. Jazzed!

just installed vortex on my '19 XCF 450, along with a header pipe, and modified airbox so that big lung can breathe. now, i havent had much time to play with it, weather turnin cold here and startin to rain alot,.. but i did manage to get one good ride in. initial switch settings for low,med,high rpm's i put at #6 adding 2.5% fuel across the board. map switch i put at #7 gives more ign advance on bottom end,and a richer fuel map, i could immediately feel some improvement in performance, and experienced only one"flameout" during slow going technical course. i was experiencing multiple flameouts before. my next upgrade will be a 12oz. clutch weight to increase inertia/rotating mass, should end the flameout issue.. thanks jeff, appreciate your vids, and expertise. mike

I have a crf 250 r with a vortex. I was going to change to the original stock ecu as I don't race and just ride trails. After watching your video, I might change my mind and keep the vortex now. Thanks.😊

I see there is an Italian ECU box for the 2T bikes called PowerCDI. Would love for you to test one and see if it works as advertised

So i just bout an 07 crf250 with one of these and it has a map switch on the handlebars. What do these exactly do to benefit the bike? The owner didnt even mention it

As a previous poster said, my 2017 500 also ran pretty good. In showroom stock condition, and I mean down to the gearing and tires, I could easily pull the front end straight up in 3rd gear with only throttle. I have read people stating they could not get the front end off the ground. Absurd! All I can say is try twisting the right grip. It does move.

Hi there I have a ‘16 350exc-f with 5000km on it completely stock (besides removal of “EVAP canister” for better airflow) for all 5000 and have just removed the restrictions at the end of my stock pipe the other day, bike still runs great and even feels like it has opened the top end up a little bit! It has always had some overrun popping but I am comfortable with it and like it since most high-performance machines have it to some degree. I have not changed any TPS or ECU stuff whatsoever, the only thing I’ve done is remove silencing screens like I said. If the bike runs the exact same as, or even better than it did before with an even wider feeling top end (plus it sounds a lot better too!!) and the same amount of popping as before, do I still have to get it remapped and tuned? Or can I just leave it as long as it keeps running properly? I don’t want to do any long term damage unknowingly. I have considered vortex however it is obv. expensive and I am wondering the best place to get it, are all sellers reputable or can I get one through a wholesaler like eBay? Are all vortexes made equal by the same people? Thank you I know it’s a lot, any advice helps! great video!! Answered a lot of questions already!

Is there a map on the exc model that is a good setup for a snow bike?

Dose the ecu change the rev limit should u put a tachometer on it can I ride it like I do now I never rev it up untill.the rev limet hits

Hi Jeff, Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the vortex computer. I have a 2014 TXC 250 R. I just bought it, completely stock, with only 40 hours on it, from an older rider. Do I choose the TE 254 the TC 250 in my options are website? Also, well the increase in power from this unit shorten my service intervals and rebuild times? Thank you for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated.

you tell"em jeff !!!!!

Hey Jeff, not sure if you will reply to this but I’m going to get the vortex from your site. But I’m wanting to know what all I need to do to my 500 to make this ecu work smoothly. My bike is completely stock? Thanks

100% correct, I put the Vortex on my 2019 fe350, end cap, de smoged and the bike is awesome. Completely a different bike. Don’t mess with the other crap tunners . You paid a lot for your bike. Do this setup.

Hi Jeff, thanks for the product review - great stuff! I'm changing from a 450 to my first 350 (21 model) and keen maximise the 350s torque & power. First mod I'll do is fit this Vortex ECU. Wondering, do you get much improvement from adding a full FMF exhaust + header along with this ECU?

Hey Jeff, would it make sense to put one of these on a 2017 350 XC-F as this model doesn't have all the emissions crap from the factory? The bike is pretty darn fast as it is, rarely flames out....It's got the fmf 4.1 and Rekluse as well.

Hi Jeff great video and thanks for the information, I took your word on buying one of these from your experience. So I have just bought a vortex ecu for a ktm 350 sxf 13-14. I have a husqvarna FE 350 2014 so it should be the correct ECU? I have a map switch fitted already And on the data sheet it shows map 2&3 as enduro do I use this or just stick to number 1? Ecu is not fitted yet as I just wanted to get your opinion first. Thanks and keep the videos coming 👍

Curious... Setting the TPS end points: My '17 500 does not have a kill "button". It's a kill toggle switch on the start button side of the handle bars. Will this work the same? Do I just toggle the switch to X (off) and hit the start button? I'm assuming all this is with the key on, correct? Thank you in advance Jeff!

Hello Jeff, curious on what type of fuel you are running. I run 89 ethanol free most of the time, but I think it suggests high octane with the vortex. Thanks.

My vortex came from an outfit that preset the low,mid,high range to 4 an the 10x to 6 for my 2017 ktm 450 excf. Bike did not seem to have the wheelie power that was advertised. I moved 10x to 7 an left low, mid, an high adjustments at 4. Sounds good an throttle response seems better. I'm at 4500 feet altitude in Wyoming. Is this to lean? How can one tell. Oh mine didn't come with detailed instructions on the 10 different maps.

do the stock settings on the vortex ECU adequately richen the bike up after removing the reeds, changing exhaust etc.?

Do these vortex ecu’s improve the XCF models as well or do they not need it? I hear a lot about the EXC etc because they are so plugged up but just curious if the vortex makes significant improvement on the XCF models as well? Thanks!!

Hi Jeff,,i have a 2018 ktm 350 sxf,and i have this Vortex on order,will i be able to still use my stock mapping(1,2) and my Traction control also?? or will i have to do some adjustments to the Vortex? Thnx.

Where should I set the low, mid and high on a 17 excf 450 and the 18 excf 500?

Does anyone know if it's possible to install the factory map switch/T.C.? Just wondering if I get the vortex ecu for my 17 FE350, will I then be able to install and use the factory tc /map switch? Or is the vortex switch my only option if wanting to install map switch? Thanks

I have a 2017 KTM 500 exc-f bought this vortex quite a while back. Did the intake mod, took out reed valve and installed a velocity stack in air box, bike runs great. lately it was starting to get a random hick up under high load, just random enough that you can't help but notice it. all that power then it just quits a couple of strokes, any way checked everything and then put stock ECU back on no cut out or miss but under high RPM high load I can hear the top end rattling. I'm thinking it is running so lean with the stock ECU. is there anyway I can send my vortex in to be checked

Hey Jeff I have a 2019 Ktm 500 here in Australia, I’m looking at buying the vortex ecu for my bike I already have the modded end cap, but I just wanted to know it an fmf pipe was necessary to have with the upgraded ecu. Also do I need to take out any reeds or desmog anything on the bike? As I’ve heard the Australian versions aren’t as plugged up as the bikes you guys get? I may be wrong

I just want to point out on the 18 fe501 you'll need to get a new Fan since the ECU is not compatible with the OEM fan, the fan won't turn on if you just plug in and go.

I checked out your website and it is hard to find products for specific bikes on my phone

Great video. I have 250 sxf and i am having rough time riding enduro from time to time. I saw vortex ecu has some enduro maps. Do they actually work?

If I have a fmf 4.1 on the 17 FE501 do I need to adjust the settings?

Would you recommend this product for the Euro version 17' Husky FE450?

Can I run this box without desmogging or altering the exhaust with improvement?

Jeff, by chance do you know if the Vortex 2017 KTM 350 xcf cdi is compatible with the 2017 Husqvarna FX 350. I noticed Vortex doesn't offer a one specifically for the Husky:

I have a '16!350 XCF-W. Do I need to order the Vortex for the 350 EXC-F?

Have you tried the JD jetting tuner? I know it's not a full on ECU but curious if it's a better value or not.

Can existing one be reprogrammed I'm guessing not.

Is this needed on the European bikes too ? Just bought a new 2018 exc 500..

Jeff do i have to put one on if i put a fmf pipe on

Do you have contact details after advice on mapping and tuneing a cr80 converted to 100cc getting a vortex map kit from eBay so looking for a professionals opinions and guidance if possible thankyou

Nasty power now I got to look into changing sprockets give it less top end and more yank on trails any idear how many teeth I should get on a 2020 ktm 500 excf and will I have to get a new chain

After installing the Vortex ECU, can we still use the TC & Map1/2 button?

Honestly and with all due respect...You mentioned you have “extensive testing” with vortex ECU. However, later in the video you say you’re not familiar with how the settings work. Maybe you could clear the confusion on the expertise of the product. Thank you

My 2017 FE350 has a FMF 4.1 slip on, air box opened up, and de-smogged, earth-x battery, tubeless on MT16's. Recently plugged in the vortex ecu. Low, mid, and high all set on 5 with the map on 1. Bike runs muuch better. Still getting a little pop on decel tho. I tried adjusting the fuel on low, mid, high and tried all 10 maps. I'm not noticing much(if any) difference between the maps? Anyone with a 350 find a sweet spot on the dials? Would a map switch even be worth the buy if I can't tell the difference between maps? .....Maybe I need more air?

Is this available for 2016 models

wow , what a improvement, the bike should come this way out of the box or just sell it without the factory ecu so the buyer can use the savings to buy a vortex. Man what a difference.

Will this provide as much benefit on a 2016 500 EXC as it does on the 2017 models?

Great video Jeff. Question: My 16' 501S has an FMF pipe and previous owner set the TPS to 0.65 and removed all smog. Bike pops like crazy on deceleration. If I buy the Vortex ECU and reset the TPS to factory (0.58) will I be good to go with the FMF pipe? Thanks in advance.

How good does the Vortex work on a 2014 KTM 500 EXC?

The emissions requirement to bring into the States is for road legal emissions is that correct, because this is a road legal model? Barrier emissions does not effect closed course bikes? Is that right, cheers the whole thing is very confusing! The Vortex looks a great bit of kit, good information again cheers.

What leavers are you using?

An ecu is like the 4 stroke version of a power valve right? Or something like that

Where can I get one repaired got one for the cr now

This ECU can be used on crf150L? Thanks

Jeff, I just got a vortex in from you for my 2017 350 exc today. I did the intake mod and removed the exhaust screens. Did the tps calibration. The bike is back firing on decel and when revving in neutral. Is this normal? I've only tried map 1 and 5. Scared to mess up the motor.

10:00 "it's $699," you know inflation is garbage... When a 6 year + old product went UP $100 in price 😂🤦‍♂️

but also this vortex is 700$...

Don’t forget the TPS