What RPM for gearchanges?
 

Hi I'm new to big bikes so forgive me if this is a stupid question what rpm do you change gear at ? I use a roads mainly at 60 mph find around 7000 rpm the bike is a lot better , should I be changing gears a lot sooner ? Or does it just depends on conditions etc ? Thanks for any input

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Change at the redline :D For me it depends on the road condition, things around me, what i'm feeling like, if i'm trying to catch/get away from someone. I don't have a fixed RPM I change gear at.

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What bike?
An SV 650 is quite happy at 3500 while an IL4 would need rather more to be smooth and would deliver loads of power right up to the red line.An SV delivers a bit more power up at the top end but 7000 is plenty in the real world for rapid riding.

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what ever the bike wants to be at.

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OK thanks for that , didn't know if I would be thrashing the engine in that rev range in low gears or not , would ridding at high revs cause more petrol use ?

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When cruising, I change up very early. 6k on the gixxer, which revs to 16k I think, and maybe 4k on the Tiger which revs to 10k. It's just easy on the engine and better for fuel economy. But never leave yourself short on power in dangerous situations. If there's lot of traffic about, multilane roads etc. you really want to be in the power band in case you need to nip out of harms way.

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Makes a lot of sense , thanks, by the way I have a tt600 , 2003

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This. You want acceleration immediately available in case you suddenly need to get away from someone swerving into you.

As regards economy, the basic rule of thumb is whichever amount of revs requires the least amount of throttle.

What RPM for gearchanges?
 

Pin the throttle, dump the clutch, make sure you keep all your weight to the front of the bike and change up when you hit the red line.

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You can't be serious :smt017