RPMs during freeway riding

h0yitsdom · May 17th, 2011, 04:45 PM

what are your ninja 250s running at when you're cruising at say 70 or 80 mph?

took my ninja out yesterday for an hour long ride on the freeway here in san diego and it just seemed like i was killing the engine

i was at 8k rpms when going 70-80 and that just seems too high for me

is 8k rpms normal at 70-80 and is that ok for extended periods of time?

sledneckrider · May 17th, 2011, 04:48 PM

mine runs anywhere from 8-9K on the freeway

bluepoof · May 17th, 2011, 04:49 PM

I'm usually between 8-11k on the interstate.

scotty · May 17th, 2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0yitsdom

what are your ninja 250s running at when you're cruising at say 70 or 80 mph?

took my ninja out yesterday for an hour long ride on the freeway here in san diego and it just seemed like i was killing the engine

i was at 8k rpms when going 70-80 and that just seems too high for me

is 8k rpms normal at 70-80 and is that ok for extended periods of time?

That is normal for our bikes to run at a high rpm during highway speeds. It was designed to be like that. Running at at 8-10 rpm will not hurt the bike.

want1sobad · May 17th, 2011, 04:58 PM

+1000000000000

"search" is you friend.

btw, welcome to the forum

Cuongism · May 17th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Anything below 7k actually hurts the bike

You should invest in some earplugs too btw.

sledneckrider · May 17th, 2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuongism

Anything below 7k actually hurts the bike

You should invest in some earplugs too btw.

nah... hearing that puur of the motor is the best!! BTW Cuong Dustin lives right over the hill from me and we are trying to get together for a ride in a couple weeks i think if you wanna join.

bluesinorbit · May 17th, 2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sledneckrider

nah... hearing that puur of the motor is the best!! BTW Cuong Dustin lives right over the hill from me and we are trying to get together for a ride in a couple weeks i think if you wanna join.

Don't wait until you hear ringing in your ears. You just lost some hearing and there's no getting it back. I suggest you at least try some earplugs. I've heard people say the same thing about needing to hear the engine and the traffic and also musicians talking about needing to hear the music. After they've tried earplugs, they told me the earplugs actually cut out the noise(wind/traffic/people) and you can actually hear the engine/music better.

sledneckrider · May 17th, 2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesinorbit

Don't wait until you hear ringing in your ears. You just lost some hearing and there's no getting it back. I suggest you at least try some earplugs. I've heard people say the same thing about needing to hear the engine and the traffic and also musicians talking about needing to hear the music. After they've tried earplugs, they told me the earplugs actually cut out the noise(wind/traffic/people) and you can actually hear the engine/music better.

I never thought about it that way. i actually might have to try it. maybe it will help drown out the annoying noise.

want1sobad · May 17th, 2011, 06:17 PM

Freakin wear earplugs!!!!

kkim · May 17th, 2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by want1sobad

Freakin wear earplugs!!!!

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10209

Yasko · May 17th, 2011, 08:16 PM

I love my 15t sprocket for the highway... The bike is very good at 80mph and 8,000rpm...

2fiddy · May 18th, 2011, 05:59 AM

Yes, this is normal. Also gives the bike a little kick just in case you need to give it some power to get out of a potentially dangerous situation.

Rebel M9tn11 · May 18th, 2011, 01:06 PM

11k+ for the 5 years my 250's been off the show room floor. The mechanic at the shop owned an 87 and told me "I never let mine drop under 7k, especially in town. In town you want to be around 7k to have the power to get out of trouble." I saw his bike, and I took his advice.. So far it hasnt gernaded itself and i have beat the hell out of it as far as rpm's go over the years

Azhyen · May 18th, 2011, 01:34 PM

Mine runs around 8-10k

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0yitsdom

took my ninja out yesterday for an hour long ride on the freeway here in san diego and it just seemed like i was killing the engine

What part of SD do you travel to and from? my daily commute will typically go from Chula Vista to Clairemont.

Also, filipino ka ba? hahaha

Kevin2109 · May 18th, 2011, 01:35 PM

Yes ear plugs are the best. I always thought they were dumb but finally got some and there so much better. You do hear the engine more

h0yitsdom · May 18th, 2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Azhyen

Mine runs around 8-10k

What part of SD do you travel to and from? my daily commute will typically go from Chula Vista to Clairemont.

Also, filipino ka ba? hahaha

i live in north county area around poway/mira mesa.

my commute to work is only like 5 miles haha but i go to school at csusm and thats like a 20-30 minute ride.

i was just riding the 56 to the 5 to the 78 and then back down to the 15 since i wanted to get out of the house

one of the guys that works with me rides from national city area up to our store in poway

Linuss · May 18th, 2011, 03:33 PM

Went out riding with Mizono today and since I just got it back from the 600 mile service, I rode the heck out of it. I kept it in the 9k range, even below highway speeds... if I wanted to speed up and feel a nice pull, it was in the perfect zone.

coondog · May 21st, 2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Yasko

I love my 15t sprocket for the highway... The bike is very good at 80mph and 8,000rpm...

every commuters first mod, ride on!

Doerrman · May 21st, 2011, 11:10 AM

My bike rides between 9-11k when riding highway. Of course, that's pushing 90mph on the high end.

I'll have to look into the 15t sprocket. I would love to have a little more headroom on the highway!

road_rascal · May 21st, 2011, 02:15 PM

I really like the 15T install. 6th gear feels like 6th. With the 14T sprocket I was always trying to shift to 7th.

Doerrman · May 21st, 2011, 03:50 PM

I'm with you on that, Thomas. 6th never seems right. I got some larger tires on front and back this week and I can already feel a slight difference in my RPMs.

Yasko · May 21st, 2011, 05:15 PM

Coondog, and Doerrman you must be right...

John with an (h), I don't trust Jon with no (h)...

Doerrman · May 22nd, 2011, 12:10 AM

I'm with you on that, John with an (h).

May 17th, 2011, 04:45 PM	#1
h0yitsdom newbie newbie Name: Dominic Location: socal Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja ex250 Posts: 32	RPMs during freeway riding what are your ninja 250s running at when you're cruising at say 70 or 80 mph? took my ninja out yesterday for an hour long ride on the freeway here in san diego and it just seemed like i was killing the engine i was at 8k rpms when going 70-80 and that just seems too high for me is 8k rpms normal at 70-80 and is that ok for extended periods of time?

May 17th, 2011, 04:48 PM	#2
sledneckrider ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Menifee, CA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): "Hopper" 2011 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 46	mine runs anywhere from 8-9K on the freeway __________________________________________________ "Some may never live, But the crazy never die." - Hunter S. Thompson

May 17th, 2011, 04:49 PM	#3
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	I'm usually between 8-11k on the interstate. __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

May 21st, 2011, 11:10 AM	#20
Doerrman ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: Lake Worth, FL Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: 9	My bike rides between 9-11k when riding highway. Of course, that's pushing 90mph on the high end. I'll have to look into the 15t sprocket. I would love to have a little more headroom on the highway! __________________________________________________ --Doerrman You can't learn less.

May 21st, 2011, 03:50 PM	#22
Doerrman ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: Lake Worth, FL Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: 9	I'm with you on that, Thomas. 6th never seems right. I got some larger tires on front and back this week and I can already feel a slight difference in my RPMs. __________________________________________________ --Doerrman You can't learn less.

May 17th, 2011, 04:58 PM	#5
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	+1000000000000 "search" is you friend. btw, welcome to the forum

May 17th, 2011, 05:03 PM	#6
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Anything below 7k actually hurts the bike You should invest in some earplugs too btw.

May 17th, 2011, 06:17 PM	#10
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	Freakin wear earplugs!!!!

May 17th, 2011, 08:16 PM	#12
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I love my 15t sprocket for the highway... The bike is very good at 80mph and 8,000rpm...

May 18th, 2011, 05:59 AM	#13
2fiddy ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 69	Yes, this is normal. Also gives the bike a little kick just in case you need to give it some power to get out of a potentially dangerous situation.

May 18th, 2011, 01:06 PM	#14
Rebel M9tn11 ninjette.org member Name: Craig Location: In my Shop Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja 250, 08 Ninja Zx6r Posts: 18	11k+ for the 5 years my 250's been off the show room floor. The mechanic at the shop owned an 87 and told me "I never let mine drop under 7k, especially in town. In town you want to be around 7k to have the power to get out of trouble." I saw his bike, and I took his advice.. So far it hasnt gernaded itself and i have beat the hell out of it as far as rpm's go over the years

May 18th, 2011, 01:35 PM	#16
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Yes ear plugs are the best. I always thought they were dumb but finally got some and there so much better. You do hear the engine more

May 18th, 2011, 03:33 PM	#18
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	Went out riding with Mizono today and since I just got it back from the 600 mile service, I rode the heck out of it. I kept it in the 9k range, even below highway speeds... if I wanted to speed up and feel a nice pull, it was in the perfect zone.

May 21st, 2011, 02:15 PM	#21
road_rascal ninjette.org member Name: ___ Location: ___ Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): ___ Posts: 160	I really like the 15T install. 6th gear feels like 6th. With the 14T sprocket I was always trying to shift to 7th.

May 21st, 2011, 05:15 PM	#23
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Coondog, and Doerrman you must be right... John with an (h), I don't trust Jon with no (h)...

May 22nd, 2011, 12:10 AM	#24
Doerrman ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: Lake Worth, FL Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: 9	I'm with you on that, John with an (h). __________________________________________________ --Doerrman You can't learn less.

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