Think I need to rev bike a bit more....what do you do?

Ok, I think I need to rev my bike more to access some more of its performance (I know though that its not a SS600).

I reckon I'm far too easy on the bike as I rarely see over 8k rpm, especially in the lower gears. Now I'm not scared of the acceleration or anything just don't want to mess up the bike!! Although I keep reading bikes are not like cars and are supposed to be revved.....

So am I missing out?
How much do you rev your SV650?

Virtually to the redline regularly. It's not going to blow up, just make sure it's got oil in it and enjoy the bike you own, or else what's the point?

[Lissa]

We're two-up all the time, so ride it hard all the time, certainly change up well over 8k.

Just check your oil level if you've given it a good spanking.

Sinbad, I think your spot on.
I need to rev it loads more and just enjoy it!

[MiniMac]

Once mine gets to 70deg it goes to 8k, once up to late 80s and upwards its straight to the redline.

I fudging love it.

EDIT: Apart from 1st, at the redline there its super loud so I change up a bit earlier there.

never been near redline, prob 9k max and even then only a few occasions
next time i go out going to really give it some.

Occasionally i do think about another bike for more power but I reckon theres no point as i don't use all the power this has...

EDIT: was also thinking an aftermarket can might encourage me to rev it a bit more (keep meaning to order a FUEL)

[dizzyblonde]

I don't rev my bikes more than 7000, never had the need to.
TBH if they revved any more my ears would bleed. Suzy has been up on the redline.........but on an airstrip when Im Indoors had her, and probably not just then.........I treat her with respect!

There's nothing like going for an overtake and hitting the rev-limiter thinking "bugger, got to change up, I'm slowing down!!"

[flymo]

based on my dyno session the other week I wouldnt bother going much over 9500 revs. It might sound good and feel cool but you'll get better acceleration if you change at 9500. Anything over that and the power and torque will be beginning to fade.

Stick between 6K and 9.5K and you'll be pulling as hard as it'll go.

Originally Posted by Baph

There's nothing more annoying than going for an overtake and hitting the rev-limiter thinking "bugger, got to change up, I'm slowing down!!"

Corrected for you.

But I agree, it's where the SV engine feels happiest by far. Punching from the mid rev-range round to the redline in 2nd gear is one of the few areas (if we're honest) where the bike feels genuinely very quick, and at higher speeds you have to keep it singing to keep it accelerating at a respectable rate.