Traveling 65mph, what is your rpm?

venmichaels · October 2nd, 2011, 06:46 AM

Im a Newb about the ninja..
When im traveling around 60 or so mph.. my rpm is at 8.5k or so...
is this normal or too high???

Seems a bit high to me...

dp64 · October 2nd, 2011, 07:53 AM

Right around 9k @ 65mph...

solo440 · October 2nd, 2011, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venmichaels

Im a Newb about the ninja..
When im traveling around 60 or so mph.. my rpm is at 8.5k or so...
is this normal or too high???

Seems a bit high to me...

When it is warm outside, 80 degrees or higher, or when my bike fully warms up, my rpms are around 8.5k traveling 60mph. When it is cooler and/or my bike is not fully warm, they are around 7k, which is normal-ish. The problem is a faulty CDI in the bike. It is fairly common in the new-gen ninja 250s. I am not sure how big of a deal it is though, i have just learned to live with mine. From what i understand, they are fairly easy to replace though. You can get a used one on ebay for around 50 bucks or so. If you do go that route and try to replace it, make sure that the used one you're buying has a one week return option just in case it is faulty as well.
Search "CDI" on these forums and you are likely to get a lot of good answers.

Alex · October 2nd, 2011, 09:04 AM

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g21-30 · October 4th, 2011, 04:28 AM

50 MPH = 6K RPM in 6th gear
60 MPH = 7K RPM in 6th gear

Stock gearing and hasn't varied between factory original rear tire and 150X60X17 replacement tire. Yes, I am using a 20+ year old CDI!

October 2nd, 2011, 06:46 AM	#1
venmichaels ninjette.org member Name: miguel Location: tx Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 50	Traveling 65mph, what is your rpm? Im a Newb about the ninja.. When im traveling around 60 or so mph.. my rpm is at 8.5k or so... is this normal or too high??? Seems a bit high to me...

October 2nd, 2011, 09:04 AM	#4
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October 2nd, 2011, 07:53 AM	#2
dp64 ninjette.org member Name: D. Location: Arizona Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Posts: 15	Right around 9k @ 65mph...

October 4th, 2011, 04:28 AM	#5
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 and ZX-12R 2000 Posts: A lot.	50 MPH = 6K RPM in 6th gear 60 MPH = 7K RPM in 6th gear Stock gearing and hasn't varied between factory original rear tire and 150X60X17 replacement tire. Yes, I am using a 20+ year old CDI!