RPM to SPEED Ratio
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02-20-2011, 07:23 PM
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Ya that sounds about right FBV, I usually hit 6th at around 110kph and still tons of throttle left!
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Yes SPEED to RPM was my question. The shifting guidelines in the manual I believe are for the break in period to keep RPM low. I am just trying to get an idea of the RPM/SPEED range in certain gears...
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02-20-2011, 07:42 PM
Here what I got from using the above nightrider calculator for my 07 Heritage..
At 2k,,, 1st - 6th gear..
(15.7 - 22.8 - 30.7 - 37.3 - 44.8 - 52.5) mph
At 3k...1st - 6th gear
(23.6 - 34.2 - 46. - 56. - 67.1 - 78.7) mph
Cursing at 55 mph in 5th, and 65 mph in 6th rpm is 2500 rpms.
Cursing at 75 in 6th is 2875 rpms...
At 2k,,, 1st - 6th gear..
(15.7 - 22.8 - 30.7 - 37.3 - 44.8 - 52.5) mph
At 3k...1st - 6th gear
(23.6 - 34.2 - 46. - 56. - 67.1 - 78.7) mph
Cursing at 55 mph in 5th, and 65 mph in 6th rpm is 2500 rpms.
Cursing at 75 in 6th is 2875 rpms...
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09-17-2017, 12:32 PM
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Hi
I have a 2016 Forty-Eight with standard tank but with Vance and Hines, map upgrade. I'm forever at the pump filling up, I don't know whether I'm beasting the bike through the gears or there is a mapping problem. The light comes on when I reach about 60 miles. Can anyone give me a clue as to when I should change up and down at what speed, sounds ridiculous to ask such a question but I've never had a Harley before and am completely confused because all other bikes I've owned I've known when to change up and down. Please help I'm keeping Shell in business at the moment, many thanks
Regards
Mark
I have a 2016 Forty-Eight with standard tank but with Vance and Hines, map upgrade. I'm forever at the pump filling up, I don't know whether I'm beasting the bike through the gears or there is a mapping problem. The light comes on when I reach about 60 miles. Can anyone give me a clue as to when I should change up and down at what speed, sounds ridiculous to ask such a question but I've never had a Harley before and am completely confused because all other bikes I've owned I've known when to change up and down. Please help I'm keeping Shell in business at the moment, many thanks
Regards
Mark
#16
09-19-2017, 07:49 AM
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Hi
I have a 2016 Forty-Eight with standard tank but with Vance and Hines, map upgrade. I'm forever at the pump filling up, I don't know whether I'm beasting the bike through the gears or there is a mapping problem. The light comes on when I reach about 60 miles. Can anyone give me a clue as to when I should change up and down at what speed, sounds ridiculous to ask such a question but I've never had a Harley before and am completely confused because all other bikes I've owned I've known when to change up and down. Please help I'm keeping Shell in business at the moment, many thanks
Regards
Mark
I have a 2016 Forty-Eight with standard tank but with Vance and Hines, map upgrade. I'm forever at the pump filling up, I don't know whether I'm beasting the bike through the gears or there is a mapping problem. The light comes on when I reach about 60 miles. Can anyone give me a clue as to when I should change up and down at what speed, sounds ridiculous to ask such a question but I've never had a Harley before and am completely confused because all other bikes I've owned I've known when to change up and down. Please help I'm keeping Shell in business at the moment, many thanks
Regards
Mark
Even in stock form, this bike probably only gets around 40 mpg. That means you run out around 80-90 miles.
These bikes just are really only meant for local around town riding.
Last edited by SgtThump; 09-19-2017 at 07:52 AM.
#17
09-20-2017, 03:02 AM
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RPM v Speed (in km/hr) based on Rocker C with 260/40/18 rear wheel...
Gear 3.337 2.2 1.711 1.407 1.175 1
RPM 1st Gear 2nd Gear 3rd Gear 4th Gear 5th gear 6th gear
550 7 11 14 18 21 25
1100 15 22 29 35 42 49
1650 22 34 43 53 63 74
2200 30 45 58 70 84 99
3300 44 67 87 105 126 148
4400 59 90 116 141 168 198
5500 74 112 144 176 210 247
Gear 3.337 2.2 1.711 1.407 1.175 1
RPM 1st Gear 2nd Gear 3rd Gear 4th Gear 5th gear 6th gear
550 7 11 14 18 21 25
1100 15 22 29 35 42 49
1650 22 34 43 53 63 74
2200 30 45 58 70 84 99
3300 44 67 87 105 126 148
4400 59 90 116 141 168 198
5500 74 112 144 176 210 247
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