K&T Performance is working on a Turbo for the KRX

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Richmond

Discussion Starter · Oct 10, 2019

K&T Performance is working on a turbo for the KRX! At the KRX's release event a video was posted with a Kawasaki rep talking about how it's currently a mock up and hasn't been tested yet. The rep also mentioned that it's expected to go on sale at the end of the year.

There's also a more in-depth video on the turbo where someone got a chance to speak to a rep from K&T Performance. The rep says it's expected to produce 6-8 pounds of boost and 170-175 horsepower at the wheels. It will also cost around $5,500 to $6,000.

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OSAP

· #2 · Oct 17, 2019

That is one mean looking Turbo! It's pricey that's for sure but you're getting a lot of power for it. This is great for the KRX because the Honda Talon is also getting a turbo from Jackson Racing.

Their Turbo will boost the performance from 104 stock horsepower to approximately 166 with 8 psi of boost.

The nitty gritty… This Turbo kit was designed and developed by Jackson Racing, which is a performance driven company who partners with Honda on many different race-related endeavors. Honda R&D staff partnered with Jackson on the development of the Talon Turbo kit, and they co-tested the kit for durability and performance evaluation. Performance numbers are boosted (literally!) from 104 stock horsepower to approximately 166 (Jackson claims an approximate jump of 60% more horsepower at 8psi of boost. However, we all know it can go higher than that… Honda was transparent about the fact that these numbers are conservative and the stock drivetrain is built to handle much more power). An all-new Garrett Motion turbo charger is utilized – this is actually an all-new turbo design from the ground up and it’s engineered to produce peak performance numbers throughout the entire RPM range. Jackson Racing designed the intercooler in CAD and included a high flow SPAL fan for maximum cooling of the incoming air. The turbo manifold is made out of 304 stainless steel and TIG-welded for longevity. The system allows for direct turbo exit into the factory exhaust system. To complete the kit itself, a factory ECU reflash is included to remap the tuning. It is formatted to run on 91-octane fuel, and the remap also includes revised DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) shift schedules to get optimized feel and performance out of the stock transmission. Finally, Jackson and Honda expect this kit to pass CARB testing so it will be available with 50-state emissions compliance.

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Richmond

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 18, 2019

When both of these turbos come out, a race between the two of them needs to happen.

1HasBeen

· #4 · Oct 31, 2019

I'd like to know how they plan to make a wet-clutch last with that kind of horsepower.

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Richmond

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 4, 2019

1HasBeen said:
I'd like to know how they plan to make a wet-clutch last with that kind of horsepower.

I really want to see that too, I wouldn't know where to begin with something like that.

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Ryan541

· #6 · Jun 8, 2020

has anyone heard anything about this turbo?

Mike Davis1107

· #7 · Jun 8, 2020

Not sure about the turbo myself, as it's very pricey..
May want to check this thread..

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KRX KraftWerks Supercharger

Hey All! Jason from KraftWerks here. We currently have one of these bad boys under the knife and are designing a kit for it. Be sure to check back in as I will be updating the progress we make till we launch it. For more info on what we're about make sure you check out or website...

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Also a clutch is being designed now to handle boost. Which yes of course with any would be additional

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Ryan541

· #8 · Jun 9, 2020

Mike Davis1107 said:
Not sure about the turbo myself, as it's very pricey..
May want to check this thread..

KRX KraftWerks Supercharger

Hey All! Jason from KraftWerks here. We currently have one of these bad boys under the knife and are designing a kit for it. Be sure to check back in as I will be updating the progress we make till we launch it. For more info on what we're about make sure you check out or website...

www.krxforum.com

Also a clutch is being designed now to handle boost. Which yes of course with any would be additional
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Thanks cant wait for more power

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Ryan541

· #9 · Aug 26, 2020

k&T performance email me back and said that the turbo kit should be available at the end of the month.

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Mike Davis1107

· #10 · Aug 26, 2020

Ryan541 said:
k&T performance email me back and said that the turbo kit should be available at the end of the month.

Got email as well about week ago saying 30 days. So assuming end of September. It is being tested on many krx's right now. I'd heard been on them at least 3/4 months...
So good news.

Looking at $5500
Install and all.... Whew could be $9000

Outrun

· #11 · Aug 26, 2020

I talked to K&T extensively recently. They are hammering hard on the machines with no failures. Their only hangup was getting mid range to be more linear between low and high power. Kawasaki dropped off a few machines months ago for them to build this on. It sounds like a very well thought out kit.

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Mike Davis1107

· #12 · Aug 26, 2020

Outrun said:
I talked to K&T extensively recently. They are hammering hard on the machines with no failures. Their only hangup was getting mid range to be more linear between low and high power. Kawasaki dropped off a few machines months ago for them to build this on. It sounds like a very well thought out kit.

Ready...

1HasBeen

· #13 · Aug 26, 2020

Outrun said:
I talked to K&T extensively recently. They are hammering hard on the machines with no failures. Their only hangup was getting mid range to be more linear between low and high power. Kawasaki dropped off a few machines months ago for them to build this on. It sounds like a very well thought out kit.

What are they doing with the wet clutch?

Mike Davis1107

· #14 · Aug 26, 2020

1HasBeen said:
What are they doing with the wet clutch?

I'm sure kit will handle all changes, down to ECU, fuel, etc .

Outrun

· #15 · Aug 26, 2020

1HasBeen said:
What are they doing with the wet clutch?

Give them a call 801-825-5870
Super nice guys in Utah.

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Coolcrusher

· #16 · Sep 3, 2020

Kawi is into supercharged Street bikes and jet skis. I would think they would use that technology on the krx.

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Mike Davis1107

· #17 · Sep 3, 2020

Coolcrusher said:
Kawi is into supercharged Street bikes and jet skis. I would think they would use that technology on the krx.

Somewhere on this forum, (I'm in the thread) Kraftwerx is speaking of supercharger. Just search it..
They are in process of building and testing it..

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Kbar 38

· #18 · Nov 24, 2020

I'm thinking about selling my older non-Kawasaki SxS and buying a KRX, but I'm wondering if I should wait for a possible 2022 FACTORY turbo? Is there any possibility that Kawasaki is using K&T for R&D and maybe developing their own in-house turbo? Do any of you guys have connections inside Kawasaki?

Or should I just get a 2021 KRX much sooner because they're already AWESOME!!

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Thumper

· #19 · Nov 24, 2020

Kbar 38 said:
I'm thinking about selling my older non-Kawasaki SxS and buying a KRX, but I'm wondering if I should wait for a possible 2022 FACTORY turbo? Is there any possibility that Kawasaki is using K&T for R&D and maybe developing their own in-house turbo? Do any of you guys have connections inside Kawasaki?

Or should I just get a 2021 KRX much sooner because they're already AWESOME!!

Do it. You can spend the next three years in the "what if" trap of waiting for the next version to come out. By then you'll have three excellent years in your new machine!

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Kbar 38

· #20 · Nov 24, 2020

Thumper said:
Do it. You can spend the next three years in the "what if" trap of waiting for the next version to come out. By then you'll have three excellent years in your new machine!

Thanks for the excellent advice. I think it's time to put the old one up for sale on Craigslist so I can join the KRX invasion!

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