crusing speed

General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
step2534
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Re: crusing speed

Post by step2534 »

Mines a TC  2011 and I tend to go into 6th around 70-75 if no overtakes on, otherwise Im in 5th and on twisties maybe 4th even up to 70.
I like the response of the throttle in a lower gear.
mercator1
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Re: crusing speed

Post by mercator1 »

On the new LC models, you can roll-on and pass easy enough in 6th.  I rarely have to downshift to do that, unless the oncoming traffic requires that get it down in an extreme hurry.
Head02
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Re: crusing speed

Post by Head02 »

In Europe we ride a bit faster than you guy's overseas.
when i drive long distance (with back passenger) i ride a very comfortable 130 - 140 Kmh, which is about 4500 rpm.
the engines runs great at this speed. 
mercator1
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Re: crusing speed

Post by mercator1 »

Head02 wrote: In Europe we ride a bit faster than you guy's overseas.

I wouldn't bet on that. :)
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