Top Speed

[SGSpyderGirl]

This past weekend I did a ride with a group of 12 bikes (course i was the only spyder) and did a lot of open roads and what not and decided to see what the top speed was on the spyder and it seemed to top out in 5th gear at 110 (kinda sucked because I got left by the few busa's, R1's etc) The only thing it seemed to surpass was the one 250 and 600 that was in the group. Didnt know if anyone else had opened up their spyder to see what its top speed was. Mine is a 2008 so im not sure if the newer ones vary.
I know its acceleration couldnt keep up with the faster bikes at all, I think all of them even the smaller ones had it on that, or maybe its operator error lol still learning its gearing really of what it likes and doesnt.

Did do some pretty hard twisties with it to on the opposite end of the ride, few times it had me nervous and I think I will be adjusting the suspension to handle tight turns a tad better

[ma and pa]

The best i could get out of mine was 105 mph 20012rt

[SPYD3R]

my 2009 RS tops out at 75 mph...... it has a 'RESTRICTOR' on it.... and that restrictor would be: ME...
if you're looking for a ROCKET, you bought the wrong ryde... although it's plenty fast for me, it is not for everyone...
plz ryde carefully...
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[Fire Joe]

I tested mine out last year (08 GS SM5) and best I can remember I got it up to around 117mph. At the time I had the sport windshield on so a little lower than what came stock and I was practically laying on the center Y panel with my chin very close to the bars so as close as you can get to a full tuck position on a Spyder.

[baldeagle55]

This past weekend I did a ride with a group of 12 bikes (course i was the only spyder) and did a lot of open roads and what not and decided to see what the top speed was on the spyder and it seemed to top out in 5th gear at 110 (kinda sucked because I got left by the few busa's, R1's etc) The only thing it seemed to surpass was the one 250 and 600 that was in the group. Didnt know if anyone else had opened up their spyder to see what its top speed was. Mine is a 2008 so im not sure if the newer ones vary.
I know its acceleration couldnt keep up with the faster bikes at all, I think all of them even the smaller ones had it on that, or maybe its operator error lol still learning its gearing really of what it likes and doesnt.

Did do some pretty hard twisties with it to on the opposite end of the ride, few times it had me nervous and I think I will be adjusting the suspension to handle tight turns a tad better

they do have a speed limit and sport bikes should be outlawed

[boborgera]

Maybe 118/120 mph and that's what the speedo says and not reality., Unless you have a modified Spyder like Doc, And do the flying mile at Bonneville.
Bye the way i Had a Bussa, It will out run any bike, If the rider is crazy enough.

[grumpybob]

total weight to horsepower ratio + operator ability + site seeing ability + staying alive = top speed.

[SGSpyderGirl]

my 2009 RS tops out at 75 mph...... it has a 'RESTRICTOR' on it.... and that restrictor would be: ME...
if you're looking for a ROCKET, you bought the wrong ryde... although it's plenty fast for me, it is not for everyone...
plz ryde carefully...
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wasnt looking for a "fast bike" I originally came from a HD that I had for four years, just was curious on the stock end as what the sypder could do and opened it up the one time.

I tested mine out last year (08 GS SM5) and best I can remember I got it up to around 117mph. At the time I had the sport windshield on so a little lower than what came stock and I was practically laying on the center Y panel with my chin very close to the bars so as close as you can get to a full tuck position on a Spyder.

Yeah I wasnt down much on mine probably as much as should have been, prob. had alot of drag im sure

Maybe 118/120 mph and that's what the speedo says and not reality., Unless you have a modified Spyder like Doc, And do the flying mile at Bonneville.
Bye the way i Had a Bussa, It will out run any bike, If the rider is crazy enough.

Kinda figured that as much, there are vehicles that say a certain speed and dont really do that. Im a fan of busa's but they are just a little to big for me on two wheels and its hard to keep up with them since they are "straight lined" bikes.

[Warlock]

This past weekend I did a ride with a group of 12 bikes (course i was the only spyder) and did a lot of open roads and what not and decided to see what the top speed was on the spyder and it seemed to top out in 5th gear at 110 (kinda sucked because I got left by the few busa's, R1's etc) The only thing it seemed to surpass was the one 250 and 600 that was in the group. Didnt know if anyone else had opened up their spyder to see what its top speed was. Mine is a 2008 so im not sure if the newer ones vary.
I know its acceleration couldnt keep up with the faster bikes at all, I think all of them even the smaller ones had it on that, or maybe its operator error lol still learning its gearing really of what it likes and doesnt.

Did do some pretty hard twisties with it to on the opposite end of the ride, few times it had me nervous and I think I will be adjusting the suspension to handle tight turns a tad better

That's about right. No way will they Spyders stay with the sports bikes. Now you can outrun some of the cruisers. I have a friend with a 08 model that stays pretty close to my Valkyrie up to 90 and then I pull away from him. Now on curves someone that can ride a Spyder Would probably beat me in curves.
David

[Chupaca]

and now you know.. Plenty fast for what it was intended for. Has awesome get up and go and at my age I no longer need to get where I'm going before I left...!!

[PMay]

I tested my 2013 RT and topped out at 200MPH... It was then my alarm went off and I realized I was dreaming hahahahaha



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[greatrides]

I ride a 2012 rs se5 I'm 255 pounds and it did 117 mph......

[JJW SpyderRider]

I tested my 2013 RT and topped out at 200MPH... It was then my alarm went off and I realized I was dreaming hahahahaha



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Yea 200 MPH, only in your sleep

[lookerjdc]

yeah.... when I am highway driving I wish there was a 6th gear.... it does seem to scream in 5th between 80-90 (I've never gone past that)...

[asp125]

Haven't had mine up past 90 yet, but it felt like it still had some oomph to go. Aren't they electronically limited to 110, IIRC?

[jerpinoy]

I tested my 2013 RT and topped out at 200MPH... It was then my alarm went off and I realized I was dreaming hahahahaha



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This is more like it.

[Kratos]

I don't think these Spyder speedos are accurate. My wife road along side me on the interstate in the SUV, and I thought she was speeding (cause my speedo said 80mph). When we got home, she said I wasn't going fast and that when she was beside me her speedo read 73mph.

This would mean my Spyder is 7mph off at high speeds.

[ARtraveler]

Top speed for me has been 90-95--one time. I have never pushed the to the limiter.

[bluestratos]

Lol... she asked a simple question, not for your opionion or view on safety. My RT tops out at 95 by GPS. It gets there in a hurry but thats all she wrote when I get close to the mark.

[asp125]

For some reason most motorcycle (Can Am included) speedos are calibrated to read high. I've had as much as +10% on my bikes. OTOH, I've had Harley riders report their speedos are pretty accurate, go figure.

[SethO]

they do have a speed limit and sport bikes should be outlawed

I think you should sell your spyder, if you are worried about sport bikes going too fast then you should realize that if you get hit by a prius at 30mph you could be just as dead.. If we are are making goverment policy on here the first 3 things that should be outlawed are alcohol, cigarettes and fast food... but seeing we aren't you should keep your difference of opinion in with the touring side of things you are on.


my 09 se5 when my speedo is at 118 mph is really going 113 mph according to a radar gun.
my speedo at 127 is really 119.2 according to the salt flats.

To keep up to rockets is extremely challenging especially r1's and such but bad weather or tar is your best friend, remember to ride your own bike but baja rons swaybar , elka shocks and a PC with autotune will improve other areas.

[coz]

mention anything around here that isn't P C , or you'll get ripped up one side and down the other.

[boborgera]

This would mean my Spyder is 7mph off at high speeds.

Or your Wife's speedo is off 7 mph at high speeds.

[Kratos]

Or your Wife's speedo is off 7 mph at high speeds.

Now this is also true....

[ABQAndy]

I don't think these Spyder speedos are accurate. My wife road along side me on the interstate in the SUV, and I thought she was speeding (cause my speedo said 80mph). When we got home, she said I wasn't going fast and that when she was beside me her speedo read 73mph.

This would mean my Spyder is 7mph off at high speeds.

My speedo is usually within 1 or 2 mph of my GPS.