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Rapid Bike's YouTune a dyno for the handlebar
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

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Rapid Bike Sales Manager Maurizio Bellucci
with Technical Specialist Daniele Vacca

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.
RAPID BIKE/DIMSPORT
Serralunga di Crea (AL) ITALY
Tel. [phone]
[e-mail]
www.rapidbike.it

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