A module or mechanical linkage that automatically spikes engine revolutions when the driver or rider selects a lower gear. By matching the engine speed to the transmission speed, it prevents the driven wheels from locking up or breaking traction during aggressive deceleration. This system replaces the manual heel-and-toe technique.
We installed a blipper on the track bike so you can just bang down through the gears without touching the clutch.
These are standard on high-performance motorcycles and track cars, allowing the rider to focus entirely on braking pressure rather than throttle matching.
Also heard as
- auto-blipper
- throttle blipper
Related terms
Heel-and-toe
A performance driving technique used to match engine speed while braking and downshifting.
Quickshifter
An electronic sensor and module system that allows for clutchless, full-throttle upshifts.
Downshift
The act of selecting a lower gear in a transmission to increase engine speed and torque.