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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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European frame mount 883 models reach 100 mph.
I think US and EC models don't have the same ratios.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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i had mine up to 113, while i feel it had more to go i really didnt want to push my luck. the bike wasnt redlined but it was working pretty hard, this was on a straght highway at 4 in the morning. i backed off when my exit was coming up. i havent gone over 80 since then, brian
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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I had my 1200 with Stage 1 up to 180 km/hr which works out to about 112 mi/hr. I don't know if I could've gotten a little more out of it...the speed wobble set in and I backed off.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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ORIGINAL: brian falcone

i had mine up to 113, while i feel it had more to go i really didnt want to push my luck. the bike wasnt redlined but it was working pretty hard, this was on a straght highway at 4 in the morning. i backed off when my exit was coming up. i havent gone over 80 since then, brian
Your speedo was probably also giving you another 3 or so mph...

I though those sporty Evos reved past 6k...
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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I've had mine up to 95mph but never went beyond that. I know I could have pushed it a bit morebut I didn't feel like being road chowder.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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On my 06 883L I cruise on the e-way regular at 70-80mph. Most out of it with purpose: alittle over a 100mph but, not absolutly sure because of need to keep eyes on the road(wind, vibration, speed, nerve's, etc.). That was with a windshield. I weigh 180#. She'll run. No doubt about it.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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i've had my 07 1200n up 118 still had a little bit but had to back that was fast enough.
never did it nor will I. the bike was bone stock.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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Gawd that's slow.......lol
My 600 radian would top out at 129 deep into redline.....
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I was never brave enought to take my other 2 Sporty's up to top end....figured they would come apart
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Eh, if I want to go fast I drive my Subaru GT 0-60 in 5secs, had it up around 150mph.

The bike is for chillin.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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100 was top end (at least, my self-imposed) limit. Plenty fast, and it was a one-time deal.

Now, 75 is fast enough on our 70 mph freeways.


[this with an '06 883 Custom]

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