Yamaha Power Tuner App

3strokemx wrote:

Have you tried going 1-2 teeth smaller on the rear sprocket?

40acres wrote:

He's trying to decide between 2 brands for a "new" bike. I think that the gearing on his current model is irrelevant to his question. Especially...

He's trying to decide between 2 brands for a "new" bike. I think that the gearing on his current model is irrelevant to his question. Especially when the newer yz's are known for a little more engine braking than other brands. 

3strokemx wrote:

I count 5 questions, although some are written as statements.1. Does anyone know if yamaha has a slider in their power tuner app to reduce engine...

I count 5 questions, although some are written as statements.

1. Does anyone know if yamaha has a slider in their power tuner app to reduce engine braking?  
 2. How much can you reduce the engine braking via a map on the yamaha?  
 I know ktm has a slider for it in their app.   
3. I'm currently on an older yamaha (2017) and trying to decide between yamaha and ktm.  
4. I would like a bit of a more free rolling bike with more mid to top power. 
5. I'm a taller rider and looking for a better rider triangle too. 

I think changing the current gearing could be a solution to get you what you want, less engine braking and more mid to top power.

Wouldn't that be awesome if the problem was solved with $45 instead of $10000?

JimG416 wrote:

Thanks for the replies.   I didn't word that question very well.   I'm thinking about my next bike.   I was hoping to find a...

Thanks for the replies.   I didn't word that question very well.   I'm thinking about my next bike.   I was hoping to find a bike with a bit less engine braking and more free rolling if that makes sense.  I know ktm and yamaha both have apps to tune the engine so was wondering if you tune the engine braking out of each if they are about the same.    We can't really get test rides where I live and no bike days so I'm left trying to glean information from the internet.  

JimG416 wrote:

Thanks for the replies.   I didn't word that question very well.   I'm thinking about my next bike.   I was hoping to find a...

Thanks for the replies.   I didn't word that question very well.   I'm thinking about my next bike.   I was hoping to find a bike with a bit less engine braking and more free rolling if that makes sense.  I know ktm and yamaha both have apps to tune the engine so was wondering if you tune the engine braking out of each if they are about the same.    We can't really get test rides where I live and no bike days so I'm left trying to glean information from the internet.  

40acres wrote:

In regards to the engine braking specific setting with yamaha, I do not believe it exists. There are certain maps and settings however that do reduce...

In regards to the engine braking specific setting with yamaha, I do not believe it exists. There are certain maps and settings however that do reduce engine braking and give the bike more of a free flowing feeling when chopping off the throttle. You can reference ML's 2025 YZ250F review on the home page from earlier this morning. He speaks directly to this. 

JimG416 wrote:

Thanks for the video!  It looks like lots of youtube video reviews are out on the 2025 yz250f and they answered by questions.   Sounds like...

Thanks for the video!  It looks like lots of youtube video reviews are out on the 2025 yz250f and they answered by questions.   Sounds like the yamaha still has quite a bit of engine braking and you still have to short shift it as in the past.   I was hoping for a free rolling yamaha with longer gears lol.   Darn I may have to go orange lol.

JimG416 wrote:

Thanks for the replies.   I didn't word that question very well.   I'm thinking about my next bike.   I was hoping to find a...

Thanks for the replies.   I didn't word that question very well.   I'm thinking about my next bike.   I was hoping to find a bike with a bit less engine braking and more free rolling if that makes sense.  I know ktm and yamaha both have apps to tune the engine so was wondering if you tune the engine braking out of each if they are about the same.    We can't really get test rides where I live and no bike days so I'm left trying to glean information from the internet.  

40acres wrote:

In regards to the engine braking specific setting with yamaha, I do not believe it exists. There are certain maps and settings however that do reduce...

In regards to the engine braking specific setting with yamaha, I do not believe it exists. There are certain maps and settings however that do reduce engine braking and give the bike more of a free flowing feeling when chopping off the throttle. You can reference ML's 2025 YZ250F review on the home page from earlier this morning. He speaks directly to this. 

JimG416 wrote:

Thanks for the video!  It looks like lots of youtube video reviews are out on the 2025 yz250f and they answered by questions.   Sounds like...

Thanks for the video!  It looks like lots of youtube video reviews are out on the 2025 yz250f and they answered by questions.   Sounds like the yamaha still has quite a bit of engine braking and you still have to short shift it as in the past.   I was hoping for a free rolling yamaha with longer gears lol.   Darn I may have to go orange lol.