Kawasaki Tech Articles

Fooling the Dyno

We've known for some time now that repeatable, consistent dyno readings depend on a number of factors, and one anomaly that crops up now and again is tire selection and wear. The scenario can play out in a number of ways, but here are the two we most commonly more

RAM AIR TEST

The sales pitch has been long and heavy: "incredible volumetric efficiency"; "large volumes of high-pressure air...significant boost in high-rpm horsepower"; "force-fed, pressurized air results in...major increases in horsepower and torque." Ram air is one of more

Dyno-Might!

The manufacturer claims 150 horsepower for the brand-new roadburner parked in your garage. The magazine tests say 130. After careful break-in you take your baby to the shop for its first tune-up, where the mechanic puts your bike on the dyno. "115 horsepower? more