Going 100 mph
Road Captain
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Where I live there is a 9 mile levy road with no intersections, no turn outs maybe the largest critter a rabbit. Thats where everyone including the local LEOS take their toys to see what they'll do.
No racing just individuals on a two lane country road. Safest place outside of a controlled track you can find on a public street. You must have something similar where you are? Oh and BTW I've had one bike hit the ceiling at 170MPH and I have as yet to take my newest one out there. Maybe this weekend.
No racing just individuals on a two lane country road. Safest place outside of a controlled track you can find on a public street. You must have something similar where you are? Oh and BTW I've had one bike hit the ceiling at 170MPH and I have as yet to take my newest one out there. Maybe this weekend.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Land O' Lakes
Sportster does go off the line well, but...
I love my new Sportster, Nimble, Responsive, Handles very well and it is pretty quick off the line. But top end isn't it's strong suit. I had a Suzuki Burgman Scooter (650 exec) up to 110 mph 
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From: A barrier island in NJ
I have been a nudge over 100 mph (per speedometer). It had more in it for sure, but maximum speed has never been my quest. All bikes I have ever owned I have taken to the "ton" at least once. Just a personal ritual...
Tourer
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From: Alabama
Here are the RPM limitations for the 883 and 1200 models.
883cc @ 6200rpm : 110mph
1200cc @ 6200rpm : 127mph
I would assume with the 7000rpm redline you may could push it a little further.
883cc @ 6200rpm : 110mph
1200cc @ 6200rpm : 127mph
I would assume with the 7000rpm redline you may could push it a little further.
Last edited by Fear Night; Sep 11, 2009 at 06:16 AM.
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From: Texas! Ya mean there's someplace else?
RPM limitations and theoretical speeds based on them seldom pan out. Generally the motor doesn't have enough torque to overcome the wind resistance/rider weight to even get to redline.
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