Yamaha Tuning Blog

Yamaha Tuning Blog

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YAMAHA: These engines were first produced in 2014 and since then they have been used to equip many e-bikes brands. The first Yamaha PW (Powerdrive) engine was light and compact with a power output of 70 Nm. In 2017, the new Yamaha PW-X engine was released with was specifically designed for e-MTB usage. This engine was even lighter and more powerful than its predecessor (80 Nm) and was equipped with an additional support level for climbing steep hills. In 2018 the Yamaha PW-SE (Powerdrive-Sport Edition) was released. The Sport Edition engine could be positioned between the PW and the PW-X models. The PW engines have been constantly optimised and several model have been released through the years including the PW-X, PW-X2, PW-ST, PW-TE, PW-CE, and PW-SE

In 2021, Yamaha released the new Yamaha PW-X3 motor which is smaller, lighter, and slightly more powerful that its predecessor. This new engine delivers 85Nm of torque, an increase of 5Nm over the previous motor, to be inline with the powerful range of the Bosch and Shimano motors. However, the main advantage of the PW-X3 is that the new motor is 10% lighter at 2.7 kg and 20% smaller. The design of the engine allows for an extra ground clearance of 37mm.

Ebikes Parts and Accessories has in store the most popular and reliable tunings on the market compatible with the Yamaha PW-X, PW-X2, PW-ST, PW-TE, PW-CE, PW-SE, and PW-X3 motors.

The SpeedBox is a tuning brand well known in the electric bike tuning industry. Indeed, SpeedBox Yamaha tunings are available and compatible with all Yamaha  motors and models on today market, including the latest 2021 PW-X3 motor. But there is more to add to the Yamaha list of tunings since in 2022 SpeedBox released the more advanced B.Tuning series of tunings that connects directly with your mobile phone via Bluetooth connectivity. With the SpeedBox phone app now you can switch the engine on/off, lock the motor, save and share your trip data, monitor the speed, distance travelled, max speed, cadence, battery level, and much more. 

Another excellent tuning is the VOLspeed which has been on the market for very long time and are well known for their reliability and unique features. Indeed, with the VOLspeed apart from setting up the maximum assisted speed to improve battery consumption you can also adjust the engine behaviour for a smoother engine engagement and disengagement and thus improved handling capabilities on technical terrains. All this features can be programmed via the keys on the display.

The badassBox is a contactless tuning box that simply slide over the speed sensor and it is installed / removed in just a few clicks. The badassBox Yamaha models are compatible with several speed sensor shapes and speed sensor locations on the rear sub-frame. Please check your bicycle speed sensor setup before choosing the badassbox model suitable with your bike configuration. 

ON THE NOTE: Giant share the same speed sensor configurations as Yamaha and thus the Badassbox 4 is compatible with both Yamaha and Giant engines.

 

TUNINGS FOR THE YAMAHA MOTORS

The engine ports of the new Yamaha PX-X3 motor have been re-designed and therefore tunings form the previous Yamaha engine generation PW-X, PW-X2, PW-ST, PW-TE, PW-CE, and PW-SE are NOT compatible. 

 

Tuning kits for the Yamaha PW-X3 motor

1) SpeedBox 3.1 Yamaha PW-X3 Retains speedometer accuracy, max assisted speed can be programmed

2) SpeedBox 3.1 B.TUNING Yamaha PW-X3 Phone connectivity, engine on/off, lock the motor, save and share your trip data, monitor the speed, distance travelled, max speed, cadence, battery level, and much more. 

3) VOLspeed 3 Yamaha PW-X3 Retains speedometer accuracy, max assisted speed can be programmed, engine behaviour optimisation 

 

Tuning kits for the Yamaha PW-X, PW-X2, PW-ST, PW-TE, PW-CE, and PW-SE motors.

1) Speedbox 3.0 Yamaha Retains speedometer accuracy, max assisted speed can be programmed

2) Speedbox 3.0 B.TUNING Yamaha Phone connectivity, engine on/off, lock the motor, save and share your trip data, monitor the speed, distance travelled, max speed, cadence, battery level, and much more. 

3) VOLspeed for Yamaha Retains speedometer accuracy, max assisted speed can be programmed, engine behaviour optimisation 

4) badassbox 4 Yamaha Compatible with the Yamaha system with the magnet on the wheel spoke. The badassBox is the easiest tuning to install and remove since it slides over the speed sensor. The whole installing procedure does not take more than 1-2 minutes.  Does not retain speed accuracy

5) badassBox 4 Yamaha 2020 Compatible with the Yamaha system with the magnet integrated on the brake rotor and the speed sensor integrated into the fork-end. This configuration requires the removal of the rear wheel and to to move the speed sensor on the chain-stay. The whole installing procedure should not take more than 5 -10 minutes. Instructions for the installation can be found here badassBox 4 Yamaha 2020

6) badassBox 4 Yamaha X-set 2020  Compatible with the Giant system with the magnet integrated on the brake rotor and the speed sensor integrated into the fork-end. This configuration requires the removal of the rear wheel and to to move the speed sensor on the chain-stay. The whole installing procedure should not take more than 5 -10 minutes. Instructions for the installation can be found here badassBox 4 Yamaha X-Set 2020

 

If you are still unsure which tuning is compatible with your engine just send us a message via our website chat box. We are here to help you out! 

Comments (2)

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Hi,
Can you confirm Volspeed is ok for à vttae lapierre overvolt tr 4.5 (2019 mod.2020) With the motor yamaha pw-st

If there is a better solution tell me.
Thanks

Dan pearson

What box do I need for my 2021 Giant Trance Pro 3?

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