Tuning Comparison Chart
Baja Tested // Baja Proven
Tech Sheet
ECU Flash & Tuner Comparison
Every fueling and ECU option we offer, side by side. OEM reflashes, piggyback tuners, and full race ECUs, with pricing, features, and how they stack up.
| OEM ECU FLASH | PIGGYBACK TUNERS | RACE ECU | ||||||
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| Feature | TacoFlashShip-In | TacoFlashPV3 | ERM | JD Tuner | PC 6 | Vortex | AIM | GET |
| Pricing | ||||||||
| Base option retail cost | $359 | $580 | $530 | $310 | $461 | $799 | $749 | $799 |
| All-in max cost | $359 | $580 | $530 | $310 | $861 | $868 | $1,119 | $1,056 |
| Cost to move tune to another bike | $99 | $99 | $250 | $0 | Free reflash | Up to $299 | Free reflash | Free reflash |
| Bike compatibility | ||||||||
| 2012–2016 compatibility | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 2017+ compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quickshift (2017+) | Summer 2026 | Summer 2026 | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Taco Moto support & maps | ||||||||
| TacoTune maps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifetime Taco Moto hardware warranty | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifetime Taco Moto map support | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tuning & user adjustment | ||||||||
| Engine braking reduction tune | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Map switch options | OEM 2017+ | OEM 2017+ | OEM 2024+ | OEM if equipped | Toggle | OEM or toggle | OEM / toggle / LED | Toggle or LED |
| Calibrate TPS | Physical only | Physical only | Physical only | Physical only | Physical only | Physical only | Software or kill button | App or kill button |
| Capable of flashing multiple ECUs | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| User fuel trim changes | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| User ignition trim changes | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| User fan control | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-tune | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | – | – | – |
| User changes on the hardware | – | – | – | Fuel trim only | – | Fuel trim only | – | – |
| Diagnostics, connectivity & updates | ||||||||
| Scan tool capabilities | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live OBD2 data on app or display | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Requires hardware shipped in to program | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | – |
| Firmware updatable at home | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| WiFi-enabled features | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| ECU stores maintenance history log | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Barometric pressure sensor | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Levels of traction control | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Over-temp warning | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Launch control | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Neutral indicator | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
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| Possible maps | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 99 |
| Maps on the switch | 2 | 2 | 2 | NA | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Exhaust configuration | Open muffler | Open muffler | Open muffler | OEM or open | Open muffler | Open muffler | Open muffler | Open muffler |
| Bottom line | ||||||||
| Short summary | All riders, budget conscious | All riders, max flexibility, flash other bikes | All riders, max flexibility | Adds hardware to the bike · budget conscious | Adds hardware · budget conscious, max flexibility | The old-school go-to | Good value for money | Best value for performance and capabilities |
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Quality rating /10
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