faz
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Given the fact that most recent inline bikes have no problem being revved up to 10k RPM or more these days, my question from more experienced track/twisty riders is:
Given you don't need the power, i.e. you are carrying enough speed that is close to the top speed you are willing to do...
do you do that speed at lower gears/higher rpm's, or do them at higher gear/lower rpm's??
I tend to keep things in higher gears and lower rpms. My reasons:
- better for the engine (but lets say this is insignificant in today's engines for the sake of discussion.)
- less choppy throttle response
- lower in the power band, hence less chance of rear sliding as you get on the gas while leaned over
- less diving while getting off throttle if you have to, less upsetting of the bike
- more relaxed riding experience, translating to better attention to other things
I would really like to hear pros and cons of riding in each manner (high vs. low rpms in twisties), and what other more experienced riders find works for them best.
Thanks.
Given you don't need the power, i.e. you are carrying enough speed that is close to the top speed you are willing to do...
do you do that speed at lower gears/higher rpm's, or do them at higher gear/lower rpm's??
I tend to keep things in higher gears and lower rpms. My reasons:
- better for the engine (but lets say this is insignificant in today's engines for the sake of discussion.)
- less choppy throttle response
- lower in the power band, hence less chance of rear sliding as you get on the gas while leaned over
- less diving while getting off throttle if you have to, less upsetting of the bike
- more relaxed riding experience, translating to better attention to other things
I would really like to hear pros and cons of riding in each manner (high vs. low rpms in twisties), and what other more experienced riders find works for them best.
Thanks.