Motorcycle Quickshifter and Autoblipper Explained - How Aprilia Quick Shift Up and Down Work!

[@6foot4ride93]

The best QuickShifter/ AutoBlipper explanation I've ever seen in KZbin..... in other words.... you're almost one of the rare people who really understands how it works... and you made it so easy to understand. Thanks for your time 😊

[@hiimchad]

Glad you enjoyed and found it insightful! Thanks for your comment 😁

[@lynxeffect84]

​@@hiimchad does quickshifter/autoblip come as standard on this bike ?

[@hiimchad]

@@lynxeffect84 sure does!

[@claude7473]

Best description and explanation of the functioning of the AQS I have seen.

[@hiimchad]

Thanks Claude! Glad you found it concise. 🙂

[@sotaventorecords2773]

Finally someone that got straight to the point and explained really! Thanks mate

[@kankit230]

Great explanation, just installed an Aprilia quickshifter system and i was confused as to how to use it . Thanks a lot .

[@douggooch5381]

Hi Chad, that is a brilliant, detailed explanation of the quick shifter/auto blipper. You covered it all so well.

[@hiimchad]

Hey Doug, thank you! Glad it all made sense, I definitely feel like I don't explain things the best sometimes. 😅 Hope you're doing well, and as always, it's great to hear from you! 🙂

[@JaimeMiguelGuerreiro]

Wow, I know almost nothing about motorcycles (I'm just starting to take my course so I can ride one) and this explanation was so easy to understand to a noob like me. Thank you so much!!

[@hiimchad]

Glad you found it helpful! Welcome to the bike world 🙂

[@jgarcia7354]

I'm getting this bike and has tech my grom or old gsxr never had...can't wait to fully use this.

[@mashford1012]

Amazing video. Comprehensive and so informative. I have a 660 and 457 both with AQS. You have enlighten me sir! Many thanks

[@traeucity6087]

Thank you so much, sir! You've given me the knowledge and confidence to finally use the Quickshifter Plus function on my KTM.

[@hiimchad]

My pleasure! Hope you've been enjoying it 🙂✌️

[@BilboTeaBaggins413]

Awesome video. I’ve been trying to find more explanation on the quick shifter and auto blipper on this bike. Even the manual for the bike is vary vague. Unless there is a book I’m missing. Keep up the great content!

[@hiimchad]

Hey Mike! Appreciate your comment and the support! Hopefully this was a helpful explanation. It’s quite a fascinating piece of tech, in my opinion! 🙂

[@ameyaagaandhe]

Best Explanation till date I feel, Simple & useful. I just booked Aprilia RS 457 here in Mumbai, India, although, it is smaller A2 license Motocycle but I feel as per traffic conditions here in India it is a good choice. Dealer gave me accessory list to choose from and I ended up watching your video. Thank you for this video Subscribed! Take care and Ride Safe!

[@hiimchad]

Glad you found this helpful, and hope things work out well with the bike! Appreciate your subscription and ride safe as well 🙂✌️

[@ridenreign]

This is actually very well explained

[@hiimchad]

Thank you!

[@sweeper490]

Beautifully explained. Thank you.

[@hiimchad]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching! 🙂✌️

[@classicrogue23]

It took me a bit to figure out the AQS functionality and what the icons meant. Orange = can’t auto blip but you can quick shift up at this time. No icon = you can auto blip and quick shift up at this time. For a second I thought I had a faulty QS’r because of the orange icon.

[@BilboTeaBaggins413]

Yea I’m still trying to figure out mine. When I’m riding and want to use the auto blipper I’m not going to be looking at the screen, I’ll be watching the road. I’ve just got the bike, I’ve noticed the orange background, I don’t think I’ve seen it not highlighted before. But mine has a red background now and is in the shop. I’m hoping mine is just a faulty QS. I just got the bike and have barely used the QS and the AB. Mines a 2019 rr with just over 1600 miles on it.

[@classicrogue23]

@@BilboTeaBaggins413 make sure its enabled within the settings. I think if you get a red icon, there maybe something faulty with your QS and will need to be replaced. If still under warranty, you should be able to get it replaced.

[@hiimchad]

@@classicrogue23 hey Philip! Thanks for sharing about the dash icon! I honestly haven’t paid much attention to it and my blipper seems to work every time I want it to, so I haven’t given it much thought. Very happy to know this, though! 🙂

[@TheChaz81]

Whoa so what are the plus and minus buttons between left hand pointer finger and thumb

[@dennisstolte3270]

Good explanation nicely done. I recently bought a new bike and i was considering putting a quickshifter on it but i am not sure. Dont get me wrong i think it is amazing tech to have on the bike but i feel like it will make me lazy on the bike. The shifting of gears and trying to rev match and such i feel like it is all part of the riding the bike experience and i think it is fun to do. I like the feeling of being in control of the bike and this takes away a level of control and do it for you. I dont ride on the track where your primary goal is to get around as fast as possible. I only ride on the street for my enjoyment and this is something that i feel is more useful for on the track and just a level of convenience for on the street. Also feel like it is adding to the things that can malfunction and fuk things up.

[@hiimchad]

Thanks! I agree with your sentiments. There is something to be said fobbing skilled at changing gears yourself. I got to that point before I got the Tuono and was a quickshifter nay-sayer until I finally ended up with a 2012 Triumph Daytona 675R that had one stock. That completely changed my mind about electronics. I eventually converted it to a race bike and was never able to get a blipper, so still had to do the downshifts myself. Definitely cost me some time on track, but there isn't an aftermarket option that is reliable for that bike. I do enjoy using the Tuono's though, regardless if it's on track or the road!

[@bogdancalinescu4003]

Amazing explanation! 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@hiimchad]

Thank you! 🙂

[@adamstratford6740]

Well explained Chad 👏🏻👏🏻 very knowledgable guy 🤩 almost as clever as the Tuono itself 🤣

[@hiimchad]

Thanks Adam! Appreciate the kudos, but I am nowhere near as clever as the Tuono. 😂

[@2Ronin666]

Hey I live right next to you and I just bought a Tuono Factory!

[@2Ronin666]

Also, i dont know how to put gas in this thing without it getting everywhere… I swear I’m not an idiot 😅

[@hiimchad]

Fuel overspray is a pretty common issue with these bikes. It's happened to me too, so no need to convince me! 😂 Removing the evap canister will fix that in most cases. I made a how-to recently for removal if you'd be interested in giving that a shot! kzbin.info/www/bejne/maOykGalZpZgp9U Congrats on the Tuono as well! I'll be sure to wave if I ever see you out and about, and feel free to do the same! 🙂

[@roybatty2030]

Great video, thanks. My 2016 Tuono factory only has quickshift upwards. Could the auto blip be retrofitted?

[@hiimchad]

Glad you enjoyed! My understanding is that while it's possible to retrofit the factory blipper to a 2016, it requires changing much more than just the sensor, such as the ECU and wiring harness. For what it would cost in parts you would likely be better off selling your 2016 and buying a 2017. Plus, you would get all of the other 17+ features, including cornering ABS and cruise control.

[@roybatty2030]

Good advice, thanks!

[@edwardmarquez1355]

Just got a 22 r1m as my first bike and it came with quick shifter and autoblipper, I just wanted to know how everything works, thanks 👍

[@hiimchad]

Congrats on your R1M! It's an amazing machine, I'm sure! Glad you found this video informative. 🙂

[@Particle-001]

just checking in to make sure you are still alive after getting a r1m as ur first bike please

[@edwardmarquez1355]

@@Particle-001 🫡

[@alexcastillo1707]

Damn you good at explaining things 🤝🧐

[@hiimchad]

Thank you! 🙂✌️

[@mitchelplanken4441]

You should have way more views.. Subbed ✌🏻

[@hiimchad]

I appreciate that. Thanks for subbing! 🙌🙌

[@mikejacklyn1221]

Hi Chad, great video! The tech behind the shifting is explained really well. I'm still a bit unclear on on the downshifts, do you come completly off throttle or just not on throttle? Thanks again

[@hiimchad]

Hey Mike, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed! The Tuono's blipper will allow you to downshift with the throttle closed or open, but I haven't tried it while accelerating for obvious reasons. I have downshifted with the throttle opened slightly to maintain a constant speed and it was a little jerky, but it worked. The downshifts are much smoother with the throttle completely closed, and are very smooth under heavy braking with the throttle closed. 99.9999% of the time I use the blipper is while decelerating, so the throttle is usually completely closed. Hope that's helpful! 🙂

[@mikejacklyn1221]

@@hiimchad thank you Chad, yes this is very helpful. I’m looking to buy one of the new Suzuki gsx s1000 gt which has the quick shifter, just wanted some heads up lol.

[@BilboTeaBaggins413]

Random question. At what rpm do you set your shift light for? I use my tuono mainly for street. Did you do a video on that? Thanks for any info.

[@hiimchad]

I have not made a video about it but mine is set at 11,800 rpm. According to Aprilia, the engine makes peaks power at 11k rpm in stock trim, and the limiter is around 12.5k.

[@BilboTeaBaggins413]

I appreciate it. I had mine set at 11k but I don’t remember why.

[@trullmann]

Im about to pick up a 24' Tuono 660 Factory this week. Are there any adjustments we need to make on these for the shifting to work 100%? Thanks!

[@hiimchad]

Congrats! Not sure what you mean by making it work 100% though. Does it have the QS and blipper? If so, it should work right off the showroom floor

[@mattochaz]

Great video! Ive got a 2017rr, do u have race shift pattern and if so is it easy to change?

[@hiimchad]

Thanks Matt! I appreciate your kind words. 🙂 I do have my Tuono set up for race shift. It is easy to do, so long as you have the right part. I have the Woodcraft GP shift lever adapter installed. It bolts right up to the stock rearset and maintains the quickshifter/blipper’s functionality. You can buy it direct from Woodcraft too! woodcraft-cfm.com/collections/shift-conversion-kits/products/08-5743-aprilia-rsv4-tuono-17-18-gp-shift-pedal-kit-for-oem-rearsets

[@mattochaz]

Thanks alot chad ill look into it!!

[@hiimchad]

@@mattochaz happy to help! I’ve been happy with the lever so far if it’s any consolation.

[@Cre8Lounge]

I have a bad left ankle, so will this work so I don't have to flex my foot down under the shifter? There is one for sale near me. Brand new 2021

[@hiimchad]

I wish I could give you an easy answer but I'm not sure. It reverses the shift pattern so you press the shifter down to change up gears, and you lift the shifter up from underneath with your foot to downshift. So you would still need to flex your ankle both up and down. Is it uncomfortable all the time, or only in certain situations like if you're accelerating quickly and need to force the shifter up from underneath with some Gs working against you?

[@hisaanhaq4116]

Great description nicely explained, i have a 2020 RR not rode mNy miles yet maybe 500 but noticed on my last ride the upshift particularly 2-3 very jerky i get chain slap this was at lower revs and light throttle its fine when riding hard, also auto blip seems to work better higher up revs above 5k noticed it jerky below that. Is there a certain rpm you should use it over? Thanks

[@hiimchad]

Hey Hisaan, thanks for watching! Mine can be clunky at lower revs sometimes as well, both up and down. I typically just deal with it or use just a little clutch on low rpm downshifts to smooth things out, but the owners manual says the QS can be used above 4k rpm safely.

[@ReddyHHH210]

He man I am just learning about motorcycles in depth.. I got a doubt. When we use quick shift at high rpms the motorcycle makes bang sound , why is it ? My guess is that when the ecu stops some powerstrokes the unburnt fuel in the exhaust is burnt in that few milli seconds . My second guess is that since some powerstrokes are cut off and to overcome the drag and maintain the previous crank rot speed seamlessly , the next powerstroke gets max air fuel ratio , so it produces that paaattt sound ?? Could you please

[@hiimchad]

Most quickshifter systems unload the transmission by cutting the spark. My understanding is that they don't cut the fuel, so some fuel enters the combustion chamber, but is then ejected unburnt, and usually detonates on the hot exhaust pipes, producing the pops/bangs.

[@timewarp9537]

Can you downshift into 1st gear using quickshifter? If so, what the max speed you can do this at?

[@hiimchad]

Yes, you can. The blipper is disabled if the bike calculates an over-rev would be needed to match the wheel speed in the next gear down. I've downshifted from 2nd to 1st gear a bit above 70 mph without issue, stock gearing.

[@timewarp9537]

@@hiimchad wow! Excellent, thanks for the reply! There was me worried about downshifting into 1st gear 😂 normally clutch it from 2nd to 1st! Thanks!

[@MichaelFas-n4n]

Sorry I’m new to the bike world, how comes when you let go off the throttle the bike still able to run almost as if you’re holding the throttle but you’re not if that makes sense. I have a ninja 300, I don’t plan on getting a quick shifter on this bike but when I upgrade to a 700/800 I’ll get one.

[@hiimchad]

@@MichaelFas-n4n this Tuono V4 has cruise control similar to a car, so you can set a speed and it will hold that speed without the need to hold the throttle open

[@PlutoBh_]

pretty much like paddle shifters in a car, you just kick to upshift snd downshift?

[@hiimchad]

Pretty much! You still need to use the clutch to put the bike in and out of gear when stopped, and it is not recommended to use quickshift or autoblip below 4k rpm, but other than that, it is very similar.

[@therealsambodian]

Nice explanation. Now explain the wheelie control and other aPRC stuff =) Also what mirrors do you have?

[@hiimchad]

Thanks Sam! I've actually already done videos on both wheelie control and launch control, and a high-level overview of aPRC as a whole. Traction control and cornering ABS are still on my list. 🙂 You can check out AWC, ATC, and the aPRC overview with the links below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2Oapnyogt-bn7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nVgIOGjNGmoqc kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqelqWl9oK1gjKM As for the mirrors, they are the CRG Arrows mounted on RhinoMoto bar ends. Do you have a Tuono as well?

[@-Venu-li1ki]

Can you please answer my question If im at 150kmph and at top gear, and now im breaking hard to slow down...now should I blip the throttle for downshifts when even im breaking ( my doubt is while im breaking,the speed of wheel decreases which does not raise rpm levels when i down shift so im thinking no need of blip the throttle to mach engine rpm with wheel speed)

[@hiimchad]

It all depends, but in my experience a small blip of the throttle is usually helpful. Sportbikes have such light flywheels and engines with low revolving mass that revs drop very quickly when you pull the clutch in, even as you decelerate. And if the engine is already at lower rpm, it’s closer to idle and will spin down faster as a result. But again, it’s all a matter of preference. If you have a slipper clutch in your bike, you don’t really need to blip at all, you can just use the clutch lever. If you don’t have a slipper, you will have to modulate the clutch yourself to prevent the rear wheel from chattering on decel, but I have known people who do that. It’s all a matter of personal preference. I’ve found blipping the throttle or using the autoblipper on my Tuono to be most effective.

[@-Venu-li1ki]

@@hiimchad thanks for your reply

[@hiimchad]

@@-Venu-li1ki happy to help! 🙂✌️

[@karlfranz7434]

I'm about to buy a new street triple and wanted to upgrade to quick shifter. I asked the dealer if this is both ways (up and down shifting) he said yes it's for both ways quick shifting. But if I go to triumph website, quick shifter is not mentioning auto blipper that you mentioned in the video. Could you please tell me how I can I be sure of the dealer is giving me the correct info? Thanks for the video mate, Its really informative

[@hiimchad]

Hey Karl! Thanks for the compliment! If the bike is brand new, I wouldn’t be surprised if a combination quickshifter/blipper is offered. I would recommend looking on the Triumph forums to see what others’ experienced have been. I know the Daytona 765 Moto2 had a standard QS/blipper, so the technology is definitely there. I’d also try to clarify with the dealer and set the expectation that you will not be happy if it does not do what they are describing, and call back to that if necessary. Sorry I can’t be of more help here!

[@karlfranz7434]

@@hiimchad thanks for the recommendation mate. I'll go to forums

[@hiimchad]

@@karlfranz7434 Best of luck! Hopefully the unit does actually enable both.

[@HippoDrones]

Interesting stuff Chad :-)

[@hiimchad]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed, and I hope it made sense 😅

[@HippoDrones]

@@hiimchad yup, really well explained :-)

[@tobiaszdabkowski5450]

Got tuono 2016 and sometimes when I’m not trying to use QS just using clutch it’s cuts my power off for a second and then it’s going , did something like this ever happened to you ?

[@hiimchad]

Can you tell me more? Is it like the QS is still activating even though you’re pulling in the clutch? If you hit the shift lever a fraction of a second before you pull in the clutch, the QS will still cut power.

[@TUONOv4]

What’s with the rapid progression on the up shift?

[@hiimchad]

Hey Curtis! Do you mean why I was going through the gears quickly

[@stevenreeves4766]

I have a 2018 tuono factory, and sometime my autoblipper wont work, then later in the ride it starts to work again. very annoying. I already replaced the switch sensor by the clutch. any thoughts? thanks,

[@hiimchad]

Hey Steven! Than might be an issue with the quickshifter sensor itself. Its in line with the shift rod. I would check the wire and connection. The sensors do fail occasionally, but it doesn’t seem to be too common.

[@stevenreeves4766]

@@hiimchad Thanks, I don't see any issue with it but maybe I will just replace it anyway.

[@stevenreeves4766]

oh and it is only the downshifting, the upshifting works perfect.

[@hiimchad]

@@stevenreeves4766 interesting, I suppose one position of the sensor could be glitching or something? Maybe try turning the blipper off and back on in the aPRC menu, and maybe recalibrating aPRC since those are both easy and free

[@stevenreeves4766]

@@hiimchad I am going to try the calibration to see if that helps. I will let you know how it goes.

[@Marzoochi]

I swear your bike even know, that you are going to quick shift up 4x in the row because that is what you do. Always. :D

[@hiimchad]

I do like banging through the gears quickly 😁

[@joeyweijts2003]

awesome bro now i get it :) ty

[@hiimchad]

You're very welcome! Glad it was insightful. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@darrenwilliams3398]

Is this what’s available for the new Aprilia RS660/Tuono 660?

[@hiimchad]

Hey Darren! The AQS system is standard on the RS660, but I think the Quickshift-down function is an option for the Tuono 660. I did a quick search and tried to find confirmation, but could not. But yes, it is the same system as on the Tuono V4 and it is my understanding that it can be added to a Tuono 660.

[@darrenwilliams3398]

@@hiimchad okay thank you for the reply I appreciate it! I’m looking at getting a Tuono 660!

[@hiimchad]

@@darrenwilliams3398 That's awesome! Definitely double-check with your dealer, but I would be surprised if it wasn't at least a dealer-installed option. Best of luck!

[@uchai5083]

Theo tôi được biết thì BMW S1000RR và Kawasaki ZX25R cũng có tính năng Auto Blip. Thậm chí hiện tại RS660 của Aprilia cũng có Auto Blip rồi. Tôi đã tìm hiểu nhiều bài đăng tải nhưng thấy bài đăng này diễn tả hiệu quả nhất.

[@hiimchad]

S1000RR và RS660 trên thực tế có tính năng auto blip. Nó đang trở nên phổ biến hơn, và tôi nghĩ là có lý do chính đáng. Vui mừng bạn tìm thấy lời giải thích hữu ích! 🙂✌️

[@uchai5083]

@@hiimchad cảm ơn câu trả lời hữu ích của bạn. Tôi đã biết được thêm thông tin từ bạn

[@Americanblood76]

Can you send me a link for those grips you have?

[@hiimchad]

I bought them at my local CycleGear, but if you search “Renthal Soft Superbike grips” on their website I bet they would come up.

[@hiimchad]

Here you go. I use the soft compound: www.cyclegear.com/parts/renthal-single-compound-grips?sku_id=898221

[@sophonchan4402]

I just notice I have to keep my hand on the throttle when I use the QS, if I let off of the throttle and try to use QS it doesn’t want to up shift or engage, it feels like it gets stuck, I was annoyed but now I know y

[@hiimchad]

Glad this video could clear that up for you! 🙂

[@TheBlastband]

I will say if your quickshifter goes out... It is atleast a 3 month wait for parts :D i went through that earlier this year.

[@hiimchad]

Oof! I knew Aprilia was backed up on orders like everyone else, but 3 months?! Sheesh! Did you get a replacement yet?

[@TheBlastband]

@@hiimchad Yes mine came in halfway through July. Could still ride it, just without the glorious quickshifter.

[@hiimchad]

@@TheBlastband better to ride it without the quickshifter than not to ride it at all! Glad it's finally fixed and you can enjoy the crackle with each upshift from now on. 😁

[@BilboTeaBaggins413]

Mine was faulty too. Missed the whole summer of riding waiting for it to get fixed.

[@xqmars4157]

are auto blips rough?

[@hiimchad]

They're not always perfect, but I would say they are rarely rough. It works better at higher rpm, and best under hard braking from high speed, such as while on a racetrack. Can't even feel it in that type of condition!

[@xqmars4157]

@@hiimchad i just got a 24 r1 and the down shifts are hard asf when i hit them

[@deemad2180]

So no clutch anymore?

[@hiimchad]

Just to come to a stop and start to go! No clutch or rev matching required so long as the engine is over 4k rpm.

[@KienNguyen-b4u]

Cool

[@lilbfrom094princeton8]

Well explained… Good luck when a S1000 pulls up 😈

[@hiimchad]

Thanks! An S1000R would have a difficult time keeping up with this, but the RR would walk away in a straight line. That said, I'm quite confident I'd be able to get away from quite a few S1000RR owners on the track in the corners on this bike. I've done it before, after all 😉

[@theboombapp6351]

Having this done on my 2016 RSV4 RF. Does this change your shifting method? Instead of 1 down 5 up, is it more MotoGP oriented?

[@hiimchad]

Having an autoblipper installed? Not necessarily. You will need to change either which side the shifter linkage arm mounted to the transmission shift spindle is on, or which side of the shift lever the linkage is on. Flipping either of those 180 degrees will result in reverse shifting (1 up, 5 down), but you will need to either reprogram the Q/S sensor, or find one that works the opposite way to actuate the QS or auto blip functions (push vs. pull). Hope that helps!

[@theboombapp6351]

@@hiimchad Thank you sir. Already talked with Aprilia shop to set up reverses shifting.