What RPM Range do you ride?
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From: TX
Interesting question and even more interesting responses....
There really seems to be somewhat of a consensus among those who have responded so far. By & large, I'd say I fit the model that has been repeated by most.
The thing that is interesting about this is that it really drives home something I've always said with regard to performance upgrades... Torque on the bottom is of far greater value than big HP numbers on top. Keep that in mind as you look for your engine mods.
There really seems to be somewhat of a consensus among those who have responded so far. By & large, I'd say I fit the model that has been repeated by most.
The thing that is interesting about this is that it really drives home something I've always said with regard to performance upgrades... Torque on the bottom is of far greater value than big HP numbers on top. Keep that in mind as you look for your engine mods.
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From: Billings,Mt.
While commuting to work and back it's normally 3000-3200rpm/70-75 mph.
Of course this will vary depending on a 5 or six speed.
Of course this will vary depending on a 5 or six speed.
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When I had the DTT system, it would show a graph of the RPM ranges and show you what % of time you spent in each zone. By far the 2000-3000 range was the most used at like 90%. Above that is really only used when passing or out with the boys doing red light drags.
Low-end torque rules!!
Steve
Low-end torque rules!!
Steve
