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KessTech - Euro 4 Compliant
Electronic Sound Experience
Based near Würzburg in Germany, multi-mode
exhaust sound management specialist KessTech has
expanded from its core Harley-Davidson and BMW
product base with a new application for Indian
Cruiser, Bagger, Touring and Challenger models.
Using their proven and established ESE system -
Electronic Sound Experience - with Active Engine
Protection and 'Power Feature', the rider can
automatically turn electronically controlled
management of the sound from the Euro 4 approved
exhaust system on and off, and select from the three
sound modes from the handlebar, without
compromising performance while riding.
KessTech has a 25-year pedigree in the development
of initially manual and, since 2006, electronically
controlled sound management to enable Harley
riders to enjoy the deep, rich tones that characterize
the traditional sound of the Harley exhaust, while
riding within the strict EU and German TÜV noise
regulations.
ESE is not an upgrade to its original Electronic Sound
Management technology, but a completely newly
developed system that "perfects the unique driving
experience and the distinctive sound that KessTech
has been known for in the past" - one that brought
KessTech technology to Euro 4 compliant exhausts
for the first time when it was first introduced in 2017.
ESE saw KessTech not only improve and change the
multi-mode functionality of the handlebar control,
but redesign and reprogram the electronics and
install new control motors for the completely
redesigned control valve flap.
A year later KessTech took another giant leap
forward in what electronic exhaust sound
management can bring to the rider with their added
Active Engine Protection and 'Power Feature',
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allowing the rider to activate an additional
performance boost in both the OFF and MEDIUM
mode.
The 'Power Feature' automatically detects when
more power is needed (for example when overtaking
or in a dangerous situations) and delivers it
immediately without having to change modes.
Additionally, Active Engine Protection automatically
and dynamically tunes the system when needed. For
example, when in OFF mode, if ESE notices that the
engine is getting too hot (for example at a red traffic
light), it will open the exhaust valve flap
automatically to reduce the exhaust gas back
pressure and allow heat to escape. If the driving
profile changes to a thermally less critical level, the
system automatically readjusts.
Electronically adjustable muffler sound systems with
EC type approval have become an increasingly
competitive corner of the custom exhaust market in
Europe in the past decade. With more than 50,000
systems already sold for Harley and BMW
applications - with many thousands of those
successfully sold and installed by authorized Harley-
Davidson dealers - KessTech claims market
leadership with some justification.
Being ISO 9001:2015 certified has allowed KessTech
to be so sure of its quality control that they sell their
stainless steel exhaust systems with a 4-year
warranty and offer backwards compatible ESE
software upgrades at no cost.
KESSTECH GMBH
Obertheres, GERMANY
Phone: +49 (0)9521 95420-0
www.kesstech.de
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Ultima 113" Twin
Cam Replacement
Ready to Ship
Back in March we published news that
Pevely, Missouri based Ultima Motorcycle
Products was in the final development
phase of its new Ultima 113 ci Competition
Series '99-'06 Twin Cam replacement.
Well, the company had promised that it
would be ready to ship by the summer and,
despite the potential for delays to anyone's
plans because of the health emergency,
here we are four months later, and seen
here is one of the production engines just
waiting for the heads and final assembly
before going out of the door.
The 113" Twin Cam replacement is a
hydraulic chain tensioner, direct bolt-in
engine for 1999-2006 "A" motor Twin Cam
models that is available in black, silver or
polished.
Just like Ultima's EVO style engines, "this
engine features high quality components at
an affordable price. Cases are cast in a
permanent mold from C356-T6 aluminum.
These cases utilize Timken sprocket shaft
bearings.
"The crankshaft assembly is the same
reliable crank assembly Ultima has been
building for years. Dynamically balanced
and featuring forged H-beam rods for a rock
solid foundation, the pistons are forged
aluminum from Mahle Motorsports and the
heads feature conical valve springs,
chromoly retainers, manganese bronze
guides, compression releases and stainless
steel valves."
Valvetrain components include an Andrews
67H set of cams and Ultima's 4140 steel
adjustable pushrods, topped off with 4140
forged steel roller rockers.
The cam chest components include a billet
oil pump and a billet cam support plate
with late model hydraulic chain tensioners.
MIDWEST MOTORCYCLE SUPPLY
Pevely, Missouri, USA
Tel: 636 931 3200
[email protected]
www.MidwestmcDealerExpress.com
www.ultimaproducts.com
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