Cruising RPMs

[rpopdan]

What is the consensus of the group as to the optimum RPM for cruising on a 2015 RT-S with the 1330 motor?
Thanks for the opinions.

[Bob Denman]

The 1330s are happy at whatever rpm you let them run...
I'm into 6th gear at just under 40 mph, and no problems at all!

These are "torquers"; not "revvers".

[JayBros]

I'm comfortable at whatever speed the road and law allow. Eighty on an interstate is just as comfortable as 55 on a country backroad -- would be in 6th on either.

[Cruzr Joe]

4,000 cruising is happy time

Cruzr Joe

[ARtraveler]

3000 - 3500 is usually where I make a shift. I let the sound of the motor be my guide. The 1330 will run at 50 mph in 6th gear very nicely. I let it downshift on its own.

[rpopdan]

Thanks to all for the input on RPMs!

[latony007]

i can tell you that if you shift according to the Eco mode its around 3000, however that still does not seem to save any gas. These things just suck down the petrol. That in itself would not bother me, i did not buy it to be fuel economical, but the fact they state you can get 250 miles out of a tank is no where near close on mine, so far. Maybe not hitting break in yet makes a difference but i doubt that big of a difference.

[Devious56]

What is the consensus of the group as to the optimum RPM for cruising on a 2015 RT-S with the 1330 motor?
Thanks for the opinions.

I think that is a rather confusing question. Optimum for what? Speed ( how fast do you wan t to go ), gas mileage, comfort, enjoyment, the list goes on. What is optimum for one person, in not necessarily optimum for some one else.

David

[Bob Denman]

i can tell you that if you shift according to the Eco mode its around 3000, however that still does not seem to save any gas. These things just suck down the petrol. That in itself would not bother me, i did not buy it to be fuel economical, but the fact they state you can get 250 miles out of a tank is no where near close on mine, so far. Maybe not hitting break in yet makes a difference but i doubt that big of a difference.

I'm averaging over 39 mpg with mine... and can consistently travel over 200 miles between fuel stops...
My longest ride has been 220.3 between stops, and the bike took5.37 gallons: 41 mpg
250 miles DOES seem plausible; just not practical!

[latony007]

I'm averaging over 39 mpg with mine... and can consistently travel over 200 miles between fuel stops...
My longest ride has been 220.3 between stops, and the bike took5.37 gallons: 41 mpg
250 miles DOES seem plausible; just not practical!

maybe i will see a difference after break in (im at about 550 miles) but i just rode 130 miles using the eco mode and shifting really low like it wants you to and i have 135 miles with 2 out of 9 bars left on the fuel gauge. Seems like that first bar drops off as soon as you leave the gas station

[DrewNJ]

The 1330s are happy at whatever rpm you let them run...
I'm into 6th gear at just under 40 mph, and no problems at all!

These are "torquers"; not "revvers".

So what is the benefit of having 6 gears?

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[Bob Denman]

It's the same benefit that you have in a car... better fuel economy, by allowing you to run lower rpms at highway speeds!

When you have this much more "grunt" down low; you might as well take advantage of it!

We're actually making as much torque at 2,000 rpm, as the 998s do at their peak!

[DrewNJ]

I guess my question would be better asked: Why would you need 6 gears if your hitting 6th at 40mph? That seems like a lot of senseless shifting? Fuel mileage concerns between 0-40mph?? I don't know man...
Can or have you tried skipping gears?

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[DrewNJ]

Cars/trucks with the new auto transmissions are different. My Jeep for example has an 8spd gearbox but it doesn't cycle through all those years all the time. It will skip gears when accelerating, downshifting etc etc.

Oh, and I don't need the brochure....I'm beyond the koolaid drinking sales pitch....[emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

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[Bob Denman]

...Just pointing out that the 1330s produce the same torque at those ridiculously low rpms; that the 998s do at their peak...
I put the "Sales Pitch" in the thread, for those who aren't aware of the differences in the engines...
I knew; that you knew!
I've never tried skipping gears with the ESSIES; can you even do that?

[DrewNJ]

I get what your saying but it just doesn't make sense. Take fuel efficiency out of it for a minute... Since its silly to figure fuel economy under 40mph...IMHO.
If you have a flat torque curve that extends across most of the rev band then having a bunch of gears stacked right on top of each other doesn't seem like the best setup unless towing or under powered. It would be pointless because the motor is making similar power over an extended rev band....why shift 2 times when you can carry the same gear, same power, same momentum for 1 shift. Short gears is something you typically due to maximize momentum when under powered, very limited rev band, or heavier load demands, to keep an engine at a specific rev area (power band).
Seems to me if your in top gear at 40mph and riding correctly you are SERIOUSLY over geared. That's a lot of shifting to 40mph and riding around under 40 would be silly changing all those years. Seems like they could have accomplished the same thing with only 4 gears?


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[Bob Denman]

I didn't design the transmission, or the shifting parameters it...

I'm just having fun running it; that's all!

[Devious56]

There is enough torque that you can short shift and still have the power to move along. And riding around, shifting at 3,000 rpm will give you between 35 and 40 mpg. But, if you are in a hurry, you can always run it up to 8,000 rpm and let the tears of joy roll down your cheeks. But don't think about gas mileage at that time, just enjoy the blurry scienery as it goes by.

David