12-16-2019, 10:01 PM | #1 |
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Ideal RPM range for RX3?
Hey all,
First day riding my RX3 and I was running it pretty consistently between 4-5,000 RPMs. Is this along the same lines as others? This seems very high compared to Japanese bikes, but I guess these have a higher red line tolerance. Please let me know your experiences, don't want to be pushing it too hard. Also noticed I really had to speed up to get into 6th gear (around 75-80kph). Does anyone have experience consistently riding in 6th gear, and did the bike seem to struggle? Thanks! |
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12-17-2019, 12:21 AM | #2 |
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I’m around 7-12000rom
100kmph genuine is near 8000rpm as speedo is 15% off These are a short stroke motor huh and need to rev |
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12-17-2019, 06:34 AM | #3 |
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Ok good to know!
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12-17-2019, 07:03 AM | #4 |
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The majority of 250s running through town will be turning those kinds of rpm. Anything on the highway, well, there's a reason that most small bikes don't have tachos, and I don't think it's just cost. I think you're probably lugging it if you're in 6th at those speeds, these motors need to be revved, same as a Honda 250 trying to go the same speeds.
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12-17-2019, 02:40 PM | #5 |
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This bike runs like most any other 250, they need RPM to make power. I run mine to red line on every single ride and cruise in town around 5k, and higher on the highway.
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12-17-2019, 05:17 PM | #6 |
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Power Band Sits At 6-8000 RPM
I'll echo what the others have said, you need to rev the engine for highway speeds (55-65 mph). You'll be running 6-8000 rpms most of the time, depending on what front and rear sprockets you have fitted (14T front & 44T rear are OEM on CSC RX3's). Don't worry about the engine, it's designed for it and is happy to rev this high all day long, without complaint; mine is approaching 16,000 miles without any problems.
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