AFAIK the gen6 motor itself is the same, the only difference was the cam setup with the finger followers (and whatever new parts are needed to make those work, maybe springs?) to allow higher revs etc... so maybe its possible all the new parts *could* bolt up to a gen5 bike... that would be pretty cool if it turns out to be true.... but its going to be a lot more parts than just the cams.
some people been referring to the 2019 as gen6, since it has a different valvetrain setup than the 16-18... but youre right its not really a new gen IMO, just an update.
but my question was... will the 2019+ cam setup fit in the 16-18? probably not, but would be cool if it could.
I would imagine it's possible to put 2019 head onto the 2018 bottom but I don't think it's worth the hassle for relatively small gains. We're talking liter bike here and there's more power on tap than one can put down to the ground. Just get a 2019 motor and pop it in. There was a change in ECU part number in 2019+ as well so that will have to come as well. And no, 2019 is not a gen6. The bike is 98% the same. I'd call it gen5a
not unless the 2019 RR engine becomes the 2020 bikes standard engine...which only makes sense.
was it confirmed no new bike for 2020?
Wsbk said that kawasaki said they have a new bike coming and the guy in charge of wsbk said the same.... it might be a $40k RR but its been said for a while.
I touched base with Kawasaki direct and the RR cams are the kit cams for the R. They will drop in direct! All you need is the 08 cam sprockets and their upgraded beehive valve springs.
I am pretty sure that no street motorcycle will come with racing cams, for the simple fact they will be used on the street, so have to pass the pollution standards.
1) You can not swap cams between 2019 and pre-2019, because of finger followers vs buckets.
2) Kawasaki accessory page lists 2019 RR cams being compatible with 2019 R (very good).
3) 2017-2018 RR (bucket design) kit cams were not meant for 2016-2018 R, because 2016 R was not compatible with higher lift (maybe engine builders can make them fit).
4) All above cams were not published/avaliable back in 2016 and for 2016-2018 R there is only intake kit cam from Kawasaki having same part number as kit intake for 2011-2015.
Carlos this is the info I have found..
Im building a gen5 R head and was going to put a kit intake, but Im not going to work the head so they can fit.... those couple of hp I dont need it.
Hi there!
My first post here. When You have chance and timed kit in and stock ex, have You tried -19 rr velocity stacks too?
We did at my bike and results were good. Stack design is nearby dual stack. And original kawi stack is cheap!
Today was the first dynoday of this season. We tried -16R and -19 RR stacks as we have time. As there is mentioned, overall performance is slightly better with -19RR stacks. Low cost upgrade.
No no no.... sorry. My poor old gen5 kawi. Considering new exhaust cam. Anyone tried different than stock at 2016 10R with kit intake?
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