How much to rev her?? - SV650.org

31-07-07, 06:16 PM

Maybe sounds like a silly question but what sort of rev range should I be in on my SV650s to get the best out of her?
What sort of revs should I be hitting before changing gear etc??

31-07-07, 06:23 PM

9k is peak power i think?

Interesting question though as im always up for more info from the more experienced riders on here just in case im doing something wrong!!

Sadly i havent even reached 9k yet, as im still running her in, not long now!

31-07-07, 06:27 PM

Assuming your oil level is ok and the oil within service limits, then I say rev it like you stole it.

I think I change up around 9k when I'm looking to make reasonable progress, although I don't look at the rev counter much nowadays.

31-07-07, 09:40 PM

anything over 9k and the powers tailing off.

Sid Squid · 31-07-07, 09:52 PM

A little bit more than not enough, and a little bit less than too much.

The numbers don't matter - whatever does the job is the right amount, as long as:

1) The motor isn't labouring at very low revs and a large throttle opening.

2) You're not uselessly revving the crap out of it for no good reason.

Richie · 31-07-07, 10:02 PM

As Master Sid Squid has spoken...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Sid Squid

A little bit more than not enough, and a little bit less than too much.

The numbers don't matter - whatever does the job is the right amount, as long as:

1) The motor isn't labouring at very low revs and a large throttle opening.

2) You're not uselessly revving the crap out of it for no good reason.

take heed of this message as many young rebels died getting this information.

ps
good advice.

01-08-07, 08:29 AM

Well on my restricted beast of a yellow machine, changing up at 6500-7000 rpm is best for me if i want to get the most from the engine; the bike stops pulling after this, and the next cog lets the revs fall back into the majority of the torque

Matt

G · 01-08-07, 08:36 AM

I tend not to look at the revs and do it by ear and feel, i think its something you get used to with any vehicle after a couple of hours of riding/driving it.

You can easily feel when your getting nothing more from the engine, and its usually a fair bit below the limiter.

01-08-07, 11:04 AM

I love the SV's low down torque, so to make the most of this I tend to change up early, probably around 5k if I am pootling, but for hard acceleration changing up at around 8k is usually enough, no point in revving the old girl needlessly. But as others have said, do it by feel and sound rather than looking at rev counter.....

01-08-07, 11:13 AM

All the way to the stop on the twisty thing! It's the only way to go!

31-07-07, 06:16 PM	#1
djt_spurs Guest Posts: n/a	How much to rev her?? Maybe sounds like a silly question but what sort of rev range should I be in on my SV650s to get the best out of her? What sort of revs should I be hitting before changing gear etc??

31-07-07, 06:23 PM	#2
Ollie_07 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much to rev her?? 9k is peak power i think? Interesting question though as im always up for more info from the more experienced riders on here just in case im doing something wrong!! Sadly i havent even reached 9k yet, as im still running her in, not long now!

31-07-07, 06:27 PM	#3
petevtwin650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much to rev her?? Assuming your oil level is ok and the oil within service limits, then I say rev it like you stole it. I think I change up around 9k when I'm looking to make reasonable progress, although I don't look at the rev counter much nowadays.

31-07-07, 09:40 PM	#4
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much to rev her?? anything over 9k and the powers tailing off.

31-07-07, 09:52 PM	#5
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: How much to rev her?? A little bit more than not enough, and a little bit less than too much. The numbers don't matter - whatever does the job is the right amount, as long as: 1) The motor isn't labouring at very low revs and a large throttle opening. 2) You're not uselessly revving the crap out of it for no good reason. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

01-08-07, 08:29 AM	#7
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much to rev her?? Well on my restricted beast of a yellow machine, changing up at 6500-7000 rpm is best for me if i want to get the most from the engine; the bike stops pulling after this, and the next cog lets the revs fall back into the majority of the torque Matt

01-08-07, 08:36 AM	#8
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: How much to rev her?? I tend not to look at the revs and do it by ear and feel, i think its something you get used to with any vehicle after a couple of hours of riding/driving it. You can easily feel when your getting nothing more from the engine, and its usually a fair bit below the limiter. __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

01-08-07, 11:04 AM	#9
andy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much to rev her?? I love the SV's low down torque, so to make the most of this I tend to change up early, probably around 5k if I am pootling, but for hard acceleration changing up at around 8k is usually enough, no point in revving the old girl needlessly. But as others have said, do it by feel and sound rather than looking at rev counter.....

01-08-07, 11:13 AM	#10
Pedrosa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much to rev her?? All the way to the stop on the twisty thing! It's the only way to go!