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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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Yes, rev limiter at 6000 rpm.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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I had my bike for over a year now and not one time did I go over 4,000 Rpms.. Max 80 MPH @ 3500revs.
Then you're just not trying hard enough. I have hit it several times and am glad it is there.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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I can hit it easily if I really wanted too. But I have no need to hit it.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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I'm still getting the hang of the 'Hold on for dear life' I get from a quick takeoff. Not ready to take the bike to it's limits yet. I have literally had my left hand come off the grip coming out of first a time or 2, the torque is really suprising on these bikes.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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I had my bike for over a year now and not one time did I go over 4,000 Rpms.. Max 80 MPH @ 3500revs.
You're missing the best 2k RPMs of your powerband.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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The responses pretty much describe how the bike will react when you hit the rev limiter. It is part of the ignition system. I think it basically cuts off one of the cylinders from firing.
Thats how the dealer described it to me. One of the cylinders shuts down. They told me it keeps you from over revving it and blowing the engine. I'll take their word for it.

The only time I've ever hit it was coming up the hill toward home (smallish hill) when I really got on it from the light.
 
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