castcrankguy
Member
I used the search function here and found nothing. It appears the RPM limit is different in each gear? The spec in the manual simply states 9000 RPM but my observation was 8400 in first and I think 8700 in second. I come from old muscle bikes and am not used to a limiter and am not accustomed to NOT having a big bold tachometer and a bright orange needle to keep an eye on. That limit comes quick in first! Also what RPM is ideal to be at when you know your gonna have to roll race someone coming up to you? I know the big V Twin torque means no need to rev but there is still a sweet spot for the most forward push power. I think its about 44700-5000 RPM. What say you? Not all those sport bikes are 150hp plus Gixxers and 200hp R1s- so the FTR will hold its own against the squids on bikes with similar power output to the FTR. But I wanna be ready and not lugging in a low RPM and not hitting that brick wall limiter.