rpm curiousity......... noob question
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Anywhere from 1,200 RPM, to 14,000 RPM LOL
Seriously though, just maintain the revolutions between 3-5K. By doing so, you can utilize the benefits from both engine braking and of our blessed lady of acceleration (to get out of trouble). Warp speed doesn't kick in until 6K+ depending on gearing. Rule of thumb is, you don't want to "lug" the engine, but rather keep it in the power band. Eventually you will develop a feel for the sweet spots.
Seriously though, just maintain the revolutions between 3-5K. By doing so, you can utilize the benefits from both engine braking and of our blessed lady of acceleration (to get out of trouble). Warp speed doesn't kick in until 6K+ depending on gearing. Rule of thumb is, you don't want to "lug" the engine, but rather keep it in the power band. Eventually you will develop a feel for the sweet spots.
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god damn stephens!!! i usually don't hit that unless i really twist the wrist. (happens at least once a ride
but i usualy keep it a gear higher than i think i need when cruising. usually under 6k rpm with my usual of 5k-5500 @ around 65mph, but then again thats riding to college and i try to keep it running a little light so i can get the most gas mileage out of it.
now if i am riding for fun on the weekend i usually keep it a gear lower than i would riding to school which bumps the rpm's up considerably and also makes it accelerate a helluva lot quicker when i hit the gas.
but i usualy keep it a gear higher than i think i need when cruising. usually under 6k rpm with my usual of 5k-5500 @ around 65mph, but then again thats riding to college and i try to keep it running a little light so i can get the most gas mileage out of it.
now if i am riding for fun on the weekend i usually keep it a gear lower than i would riding to school which bumps the rpm's up considerably and also makes it accelerate a helluva lot quicker when i hit the gas.
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