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There are some FZ6 (didn't get mapping straight until 2007), DL and FJR1300 owners that might disagree with you on that. Many of them were accused of having an "On or Off" feeling which not all people appreciate. Older EFI units had rather slow calculation cycles and this caused some physical feedback issues. When the Japanese bikes first came out with EFI, they were notoriously surgey, stalled and almost impossible for the average guy to tune without working knowledge of mapping software.
My first computer was crap compared to what I got now funny that:eek2:
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I think it wasn't until the past couple years that the Japanese got things ironed out with their EFI's which have been around for a while (Kawasaki in 1991?). Since 08' Husqvarna is owned by BMW who has plenty of EFI expeience not only with their bikes but cars as well. What a coincidence! The same year as BMW's take-over, 250,450 and 510 Huskie models got FI! :mwink: Also, from what I understand, BMW went through a teething period with their BMW's as well (650?).
Aren't those 650 engine made in China?
BMW had nothing to do with the 08 Husky EFI. Italy's Castiglioni brothers(Cagiva Italia and MV Augusta S.P.A)did the EFI there where pre production models floating around in early 06.Husqvarna models come out here late in the year so the 08 came out after BMW bought Husqvarna.
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It took a large influx of knoweldge and resources for Huskies to get well engineered EFI's on their bikes as well as other improvement brought to the company by BMW. One could easily ask if BMW did not invest in Huskie, whether or not they would their current models would have the same level of success and appeal.
Yes they would have the same success.Sherco introduced a whole new enduro bike with EFI and they have had no problems with there EFI some problems in other areas of there bikes but not there EFI I think there using the same EFI thats on the Husky's. What do you think BMW came along and developed a whole new bike over night and released it to the market in a month?:rolleyes1:>
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What did you like about it over a normal carb setup?
Exceptional throttle response you can snap the throttle on like a 2 stroke and there will be no cough or stall same when you roll off or snap shut the throttle basically it is a very smooth throttle response.Very good fuel economy no wastage like a normal aspirated carb.Husky dropped from a 9 ltr tank to a 7 ltr tank and get very very close to the same distance traveled. My mate has had his Husky now for close to 2 years and never had a problem with the EFI.
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EFI units are a lot better until one craps out on you in the field or you have electrical problems. This is great if you have a million dollar chase vehicle, ride on tracks or near modern developed areas. One nice thing about carbs is they're operated by engine vacume and NOT the battery. Same as ABS. I remember one part in "The Long Way Round" where they're stuck in the middle of Mongilia looking through their manual to see what the "ABS" warning light meant and fact is no one withi 2,000 miles couild fix the damned thing.
You must get very worried when you have to go somewhere in a car unless your like my mate who has kept his 30 year old car because he says he can fix his car anywhere because it does not have a computer and EFI not like those new modern cars
There are EFI bikes all over Australia in very very remote places(Australia is a big place) with no back up and support coming home all the time except BMW's yeah some light comes on and its back to the dealer and one very expensive bill to fix.
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Now don't get me wrong, I'm no Luddite and I've got nothing against going digital because if I did I'd still be shooting film. Despite the clear advantges of digital cameras, some extreme environment photographers will still use film cameras because batteries quickly become crap when at or below freezing - there's still something to be said for devices that work on mechanical principles.
No doubt EFI is a newer more efficient and capable technology but everything has pro's and cons. :deal:
You can change the mapping easily if you want to and yes purchasing the software and key is expensive at the moment but prices will drop when more companies come on board.
More bike brands are now bring out duel stage mapping(mild and wild) which is operated from a switch on the handle bars which can be changed while ridding so you really don't need to play around with the mapping.
You and everyone else will not have a choice environmental laws will dictate that EFI will be the way of the future.That is why you are seeing all the Japanese dirt bikes all starting to come out with EFI.Wait 2010 the future of dirt bikes is changing before our eyes look at the new Husaberg.
The dirt bikes have a kick starter just in case you drown the bike or the battery goes flat.