06 R6...Fly-by-wire
I was just reading:
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/news.html
and is says the new 06 R6 will have fly-by-wire!!!
Is this the first production bike to have this?
The new R6 has got fly-by-wire* electronic throttle. Yamaha calls the system YCC-T. Read more about fly-by-wire below. The only reason you would want fly-by-wire on a motorcycle is basically traction control. TS
*Fly-by-wire explained: If the fully mapped characteristics of the engine are known, taking into account RPM, throttle opening, air density (including ram-air effects), engine temperature, fuel temperature etc., the throttles can be controlled by the engine computer to deliver torque proportional to throttle position. If the engine cannot deliver as much as the rider is demanding (due for instance to too low RPM) it just goes to maximum throttle. This is the most progressive engine, as it takes out all the dips and bumps in the torque curve, and means that the engine designer can tune for maximum power. The second option is a variation on this, with the gear ratio being used to modify the throttle setting so that the rear wheel torque is controlled directly. With the ratio selection now also under full computer control, the optimum ratio for acceleration can be selected instead of a higher than optimum ratio, which riders often use to reduce the response of the engine to throttle changes and thus facilitate control of the motorcycle.
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Originally Posted by louisb
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