Do you have a certain rpm?

neebelung · 11-23-2009, 11:21 AM

I think usually 4th-ish, or as stated before, highest gear possible for best fuel economy. Even in higher gears, if needed, the R1 will get out of it's own way with a quickness, even without a downshift.

Tmall · 11-23-2009, 11:27 AM

Lowest rpm doesn't always equal best fuel economy. My car gets the best economy at 20 over on the highway. And my bike gets its best milage from 3500-4500 rpm.

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11-23-2009, 11:21 AM	#1
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	I think usually 4th-ish, or as stated before, highest gear possible for best fuel economy. Even in higher gears, if needed, the R1 will get out of it's own way with a quickness, even without a downshift.

11-23-2009, 11:27 AM	#2
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Lowest rpm doesn't always equal best fuel economy. My car gets the best economy at 20 over on the highway. And my bike gets its best milage from 3500-4500 rpm.