Power-Tripp
Turbocharged
This looks really exciting, I thought the Touring map was optimized for torque - does this reduce it at the lower rpms/gears for a horsepower increase?
You need to understand that horsepower is a calculation of torque at a specific engine speed. Torque is a measurement of output. TQ x RPM / 5252 = HP. Calculated horsepower lets us compare different engine designs...NOTHING MORE. For best horsepower, you NEED best torque.
Being able to adjust ignition timing in different gears allows us to take advantage of time under load. Less time allows more ignition advance for best response. An engine can easily responde TOO quickly in low gears, making it hard to keep the tire hooked up to the pavement, or keep the front tire on the ground.
I would definitely not say that any of Triumphs maps are calibrated for best torque.
The touring map is optimized for emissions, the California map version is even more so. If you open a stock map, you will notice that the secondary throttles actually close considerably in higher gears, and at higher rpm. This restricts output considerably.
The map that I have shared is optimized for best output at all loads above cruise. At cruise, the map is optimized for good fuel consumption. This way you can have your cake, and eat Harleys too.