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spelunker Jul 13, 2007 01:05 PM

At what engine speed (in rpms) do you shift on
 
your motorcycle? When going on a casual cruise - not when you're trying to gun it. Also, what kind of bike do you have?Me: '78 Honda CB750K, 1st to 2nd - around 5k rpms and then between 5 and 5.5k rpms for every gear after that.

ManFromMumbai Jul 13, 2007 01:45 PM

i shift around 11-12k rpms, thats near redline on the track.

Joe K Jul 13, 2007 02:15 PM

On a "casual cruise" (not sure if I ever do that or not) I'll shift anywhere between 5-8k rpms. It all depends I guess....

boardbiker Jul 13, 2007 03:05 PM

it is better to use your ears to determine when you shift. when the bike starts to get the higher pitch, it is time to shift up and when you hear the lower pitch, you shift down. if you are not sure what it sounds like then watch some tv.

jameswbl Aug 24, 2007 12:47 AM

i drive a sport tourer and i shift around 8k

spooolin Aug 28, 2007 03:06 PM

hmmm when ever suits... ill drive down the street in 1st just for fun.. doing
10,000 rpm lol and plus it sounds soooo good. i cant resist..

( my bikes a 04 cbr600RR) with a yosh cf pipe


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