what rpm to you run in the cruves

[Wistrick]

i usually crank her up above 5000 when I am riding a good twisty road...The other day on the way home from camping I kept her at 3500 to 4000 rpm and I think it actually made me faster not to be pushing the bike so hard...Anybody else??

Dan

 

[88millimeter]

Never really thought about it but i know i like to keep the revs slightly higher because i like the engine braking coming into a corner and roll-on power coming out. I've never looked down at tach in a corner but i would say just below 5000.

 

[streaky]

just ride it ::022:: Avoid red zone >Sorted

 

[Don in Lodi]

4000 is my sweet spot. ::26::

 

[x-box]

I also stick to the 3500-4000 range - the torque is just so smooth and ample for me, and gives a bit of security by not being too punchy or quick, so I feel relatively secure and in control.
Just love riding this bike!!!! ::001::

 

[Wistrick]

I also stick to the 3500-4000 range - the torque is just so smooth and ample for me, and gives a bit of security by not being too punchy or quick, so I feel relatively secure and in control.
Just love riding this bike!!!! ::001::

you nailed it on the head....that is what I experienced yesterday that I couldn't put in words.....Old nascar advice Slow down to go fast...

 

[jiml53]

That's what I like 3500 to 4500 rpm range.....

::021::

Jim

 

[HoebSTer]

In a good twisty set, I like to slow revs to 4500 and get to the good power band 5000-6500 and repeat for next corner. Your gear will indicate how tight the corner is to maintain these rpm's. Most time on public roads POSTED 35-45mph 3rd to 4th work well. I know I am in good power envelope when coming out of a turn and the yellow light flashes....it just sounds good too!

 

[Rasher]

Spend most my time between 3k and 5k, but with the Arrows and Flash it now makes more power lower down (by 6k is making more than the stock peak - 1500 rpm earlier)

I would guess I probably used an extra 500 - 1000rpm when it was bog stock, so probably 3500 - 6000 - just I now go quicker with even less effort