I rode my friends 600RR tonight and it seems like the bike is geared rather low for interstate work?? I was reading 7000rpm at 80 MPH or so, is that the norm with these little six-hummin-it's?? I am acustomed to bigger bikes that pull about 4000-4500 rpm at these speeds. I didnt think the rpms would be THAT much higher (I was expecting 5500-6000) Just curious??

 

I've got a 600RR and in 6th gear, doing around 80, I'm usually pretty close to 7k rpm's as well. Usually a little under around 6-6 1/2. Seems pretty normal to me.

 

Thanks...I thought it was normal but just was curious

 

yea my 900 doesnt do but like 4500

Must be geared like that for a reason

 

i have a 600RR and it is normal and it was geared like that I do not know why. Hopefully when my 520 conversion kit arrives, we may see a difference but I will let u you.

 

I have an 09 600rr and i'll check and see what mine reads at 80mph. Should be tomorrow or so... Im pretty sure i'm just under 7k though

 

This thread is 6 years old. Doubt the OP is still here.

 

LOL. Thanks! Idk how I got that deep into the archives...? I think it happened because I was just soo excited about getting nominated for ROTM and I had to get my post count up. Oops.

 

Caught a nice break in the weather here and got a ride in yesterday. For my '06 600RR I am usually just under 7K @ 80mph, YMMV.

 

I'd kill to get out and test this myself. 30 degrees and salt all over the place.

I'd like to ride a bike with new sprockets before I did the mod to my own.