Cruising speed
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Covington, VA
I agree. This is the same rpm range I've always used on my various motorcycles, cars and trucks. Yes, I know a big V8 with longer stroke than bore can handle it but smaller engines like higher rpm's. This is why I like a tach - not so much for reaching the redline but for keeping the engine in its happy place.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Charlotte, NC.
[QUOTE=lewk;17326038]+4 on 70mph with mine too, in 5th. 2007 1200L if that matters.
+5 on 70mph with my 1200. The only problem with running 70mph on the highway here in Charlotte will get you run over. Need to be able to run 80 on a regular basis just to keep with the flow.
+5 on 70mph with my 1200. The only problem with running 70mph on the highway here in Charlotte will get you run over. Need to be able to run 80 on a regular basis just to keep with the flow.
Road Captain
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From: Covington, VA
I've been riding road and mountain bikes (bicycles) for over 50 years and I've found that you can ride forever in the proper "cadence". This keeps your lungs and your knees happy. The same is true for internal combustion engines in vehicles. Lugging a mechanical or organic engine is bad. Over-revving is bad. Somewhere in between is the "sweet spot" or "happy place". This ain't complicated.
Road Warrior
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From: SC
I've been riding road and mountain bikes (bicycles) for over 50 years and I've found that you can ride forever in the proper "cadence". This keeps your lungs and your knees happy. The same is true for internal combustion engines in vehicles. Lugging a mechanical or organic engine is bad. Over-revving is bad. Somewhere in between is the "sweet spot" or "happy place". This ain't complicated.
Road Captain
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From: Milton Keynes, UK
mine sits and purrs for as long as I want it at 65-80 dependant on traffic flow.
I can be sat at 70 and if I want to pass then it is just a twist of the wrist. no need to change down, the bike is full of torque so it is more a matter of your comfort level.
I have also sat doing 85-90 for an hour to get along some autobahn miles we needed to do.
The bike was fine. These bikes are tough...lug it you might but it will tell you if you are
I can be sat at 70 and if I want to pass then it is just a twist of the wrist. no need to change down, the bike is full of torque so it is more a matter of your comfort level.
I have also sat doing 85-90 for an hour to get along some autobahn miles we needed to do.
The bike was fine. These bikes are tough...lug it you might but it will tell you if you are
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