R&D GENIUS THROTTLE BODY
CHARACTERISTICS:
ELIMINATING THE BUTTERFLY
Ample air flow coupled with complete fuel
atomization is an essential requirement in any high performance engine. Modern
four stroke engines all utilize a butterfly valve in their throttle bodies. The
disturbance in air flow due to the use of a butterfly
valve diminishes any engines ability to reach is performance potential.
Butterfly valves are positioned in the middle of the
incoming air stream, splitting the air into two separate paths, right when the
fuel is being injected.
This diminishes the fuels opportunity to be dispersed
evenly into the incoming air stream, which reduces fuel atomization and engine
performance.
GENIUS R&D throttle body does not have the butterfly but a revolving
valve that minimizes pressure losses and maximizes air velocity.
ROTATING GATE VALVE
(Patent Pending)
The rotating gate valve governs the actual amount of incoming air
directly at all throttle openings, however once fully opened, it becomes the
floor of the intake track, rotating completely out of the air stream providing
an unobstructed full flowing tunnel.
The rotating gate valve creates a single, high speed
column of air directed into the incoming fuel stream. Creating a collision path
for air and fuel, disperses the fuel atoms evenly
throughout the air stream.
Finally a simple and effective way to maximize performance.
UNCONVENTIONAL AIR
(Patent Pending)
The second breakthrough in design is the actual shape of the throttle
body tunnel. The Genius throttle body is no longer restricted to a typical
round hole shape. Extensive testing has proven that
reducing the tunnel radius at the beginning of the throttle opening delivers
air at higher velocities, translating into improved rider control and an
increase in low end torque. This feature yields a
stronger low RPM performance, creating the effect of a smaller throttle body at
partial throttle.
As the throttle valve rotates, an increasing radius is
incorporated into the design, allowing a large throttle body effect to
be achieved. Morphing the tunnel into an elongated radius provides the effect
of varying throttle body sizes.
RACE PROVEN
After extensive dyno and track testing, Geico
Honda switched to the R&D Genius throttle body at round 7
of the 2012 AMA Out Door Nationals. Justin Barcia and Eli Tomac
accomplished something that had eluded them all season,
they ended the day with a 1st and 2nd over all. This
was the first time the Genius throttle body had been in competition, finishing
in the top two positions was a remarkable accomplishment for R&D Racing’s
new design.
MAGAZINE TESTED
Test riders and MX enthusiasts that have had an opportunity to test the
Genius throttle body have said, “IT WORKS AWESOME!”
“Better throttle response along with more control of the power band.”
“The throttle and rear tire feel connected, giving a more precise feel to the
rider.” -Doug Dubach
Motocross Action, Dirt Bike and Dirt Rider Magazine have all tested the
Genius throttle body on various makes and models, (Honda, Yamaha and KTM) and
they unanimously agree, “The R&D Genius throttle body is the future of fuel
injection.”
AEROSPACE QUALITY
All components are machined to exacting
tolerances from solid billet aluminum. Due to the intricate nature of the
“Genius” design, ten hours of machine time per unit is required. All throttle
bodies are hand assembled to assure exact fitment of each component. Finally,
each throttle body is flow tested and calibrated on R&D’s air flow bench.
THE SINGLE BEST MOTOR
MOD ON THE MARKET!
• Bolt-on Performance
• Improved Throttle
Response
• Improved Power Band
• Available For All Current
EFI MX Bikes