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So ... You've just added a NEW Akropovic system to your bike and its cost an arm and a leg, they guarantee that this will release more power and acceleration, but how can you really tell if the modifications you make on your bike work for you ?
The answer ? the Veypor VR2 Data logger.
Finally we have a solution to monitor our very own performance acquisition data at only a fraction of the cost of a normal Data logger., but don't be fooled into thinking this isn't as good, the Veypor VR2 is to within 99% accuracy of those which cost 10 times as much.
Whether you ride on the road or on the race track the Veypor VR2 is undoubtedly the most important addition you can have to monitor your bikes performance.
Trust me, by the time you have read this review and checked the Veypor web site out, you will find it hard to not want one of these.
Summary :
Ever since I first saw the Veypor in a magazine a few years ago I simply had to have one !
This unit offers so much in one tiny device, a rpm shift light, time and date, gear indicator not to mention digital accurate readout of both mph and tacho.
Another benefit of the Veypor is that should you decide to change the sprockets and re-gear for acceleration or top end which many of us do, the Veypor will constantly give you an accurate speedo reading unlike the bikes traditional speedometer which is usually out by up to 15%
Whether your into track days or road riding, this little gem will prove invaluable as to enable you to analyze your lap times and or speed and tune your bike to give you the most effective settings possible.
This is arguably the most important mod I have made on any bikes to date, its ok having a fast bike but knowing how you got there and how to take it further is knowledge worth having.
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COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW Veypor VR2 - by Matt Pike
Who are Intamoto and what do they do ?
Intamoto Marketing Limited markets a range of unique and exciting products to enhance your riding experience. The company has been the UK distributor of Veypor products since 2004.
Although many of Inta-Moto's products are sold via the trade, the VR2 and all Veypor accessories are available direct to the public. Payment can be made over the telephone [all major cards accepted] or through the web site however to get the VIP GOLD MEMBER discount you need the discount code within the forum.
So ... What's a Veypor VR2 ?
Quite simply a Veypor VR2 is motorcycle performance intelligence system featuring on-bike Data logging capabilities which gives you the freedom to analyze performance data both on bike and on the PC, data ranges from 0-60 speeds, 1/4 mile times, breaking runs etc etc.
What's in the box ?
The Veypor VR2 comes in a very nice box with lots of information on the back of the box about the products features.
The included User Manual is very comprehensive covering all aspects from installing the VR2 on-bike and setting up the VR2 to calculate your specific weights and dimensions.
VR2 Installation
Installing the VR2 consists of a five step process :
1. Install the RAM Mount 2. Route the wiring harness 3. Connect the power leads to the battery 4. Connect the RPM sensor wire 5. Mount the wheel rotation sensor and magnet
Installation took me around an hour and half to complete and while none of the steps are very challenging you will need some knowledge of your bike to be able to remove your tank and route the wiring harness.
Where you mount the VR2 is up to you, the included Ram Mount kit lets you mount it virtually anywhere but for those with restricted access or those who want a more customized installation, you can buy additional Ram Mounts from this link here : www.ram-mount-uk.com/
For the purpose of this review I chose to remove my bikes clocks and install the VR2 as a stand alone unit, this set-up will particularly appeal to track riders and I also chose the road going installation leaving the clocks on the bike, with the ram mounts installation is possible almost anywhere.
As you can see from the installation images above, the wiring is neatly installed under the air box over the carburetors away from hot parts of the engine, with the power end routed up behind the screen.
The second image shows how I have routed the wheel rotation sensor, I actually managed to route this through the frame and along the swing arm secured with tie wraps, finally the magnet was glued to the sprocket so that on each rotation of the wheel the VR2 records the data.
I chose to remove my clocks for this installation as the VR2 gives me all the instrument data I could ever need, you can see in the 3rd picture where I installed the RamMount ball socket and the wire that powers the veypor is behind that, positioning it here also keeps it dry.
The Road Test
Setting up the VR2 was easy, you will however have to find a nice long road or duel carridgeway in order to perform the gear calculation where you have to hold the throttle steady at 3,500rpm in each gear and press a button, apart from that the VR2 is ready to go.
Navigating the VR2 is easy, the buttons on the VR2 work perfecly well with winter or summer gloves on and the display is very bright even in daylight but this can be adujsted brighter or dimmer for your riding preference.
There are several displays available which show as much or as little information as you wish, most displays offer gear indicator, rpm graph and digital speedo while also offering the whole trip information at the push of a button displaying such things as top speed, average speed, fuel consumption, mileage etc.
Conclusion
Never have I been more excited about a add-on to a motorcycle before, its all good and well having a fast bike, but knowing how you got there is invaluable, for those who make constant performance modifications this seams like the perfect solution. Veypor also offer a host of aftermarket add-ons including a futuristic HUD (Heads Up Display) addition to the VR2 making it heads and shoulders above the competition.
Its for these reasons that the Veypor VR2 gets its 5 out of 5 star rating and if I could give it 6 stars I would.
Editors Note :
Intamoto have been good enough to offer VIP GOLD MEMBERS a discount on the Veypor VR2 - please see the forum Discounts section for further details.
We rate this product
5 out of 5
Veypor VR2 Data logger
Inside the box you will find as follows : • 1 x Veypor VR2 Data logging Unit • 1 x Comprehensive User Manual (from installation to system configuration) • 1 x Ram Mount Kit • 1 x Wiring Harness • 1 x Wire Ties • 1 x Super glue • 1 x AC/DC Wall Transformer • 1 x PC Serial Cable • 2 x Splice Connectors (blue) • 3 x Magnets
0-60 - BHP
Above you will see data captured of a 0-60 timed run from a standing start in 3.54 seconds. The veypor analysis software also allows you to compare runs back to back as you can see in the 0-60 comparison data, what's interesting here is you can actually analyze your tuning and riding skills to enable you to perform more competitively.
As you can see in the 0-60 comparison above, the black data captured from my second run shows I hit 60 miles per hour 0.3 of a second quicker and I can tell from the rpm data that this happened because I rode the clutch less and although my start was slightly slower I reached my terminal velocity 0.3 of a second quicker.
1/4 Mile - Speed vrs Distance
The 1/4 mile data when looked at is very interesting, standing start with auto timer took me 11.7 seconds @ 116 mph, but what's interesting about this data is that I had to throttle off several times throughout the run and the data shows this.
The RPM graph shows my launch at around 5,000rpm, riding the clutch as the revs drop to around 3,700rpm while my speed increases, I short shift into 2nd at around 6.5k rpm and hold un until 9,300rpm where I change into 3rd and this is where I had to throttle off and the rpm graph and even more so the speed vrs distance data shows the speed increasing and decreasing throughout the timed run.
