Still Lurking---RPM At Highway Speeds?

[jackstrat]

What is the RPM of the RTs at highway speeds (70-80mph)?

Thanks

Jack

 

[NancysToy]

Depends on what gear you're in. 75 mph (indicated) equals about 6500 rpm in fourth, about 5500 in fifth, about 7500 in third.

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

:agree:

 

[MotorTony]

5500 is cruising.... it's a smooth engine

 

[canam9]

Depends on what gear you're in. 75 mph (indicated) equals about 6500 rpm in fourth, about 5500 in fifth, about 7500 in third.

:agree: + 2

 

[jackstrat]

Thanks so much for your replies!!! That concurs with the "negative bashing" posts I read elsewhere...

My underpowered Nomad with two up runs about 3000 RPM at 70-75.

Seems like running at 6000 RPM would take its toll on the engine on a long haul. I have never had that experience, but it just seems like a lot of RPMs for V twin...

Thanks again for the replies...still considering the RT!

Jack

 

[retread]

I don't know what the redline on your Nomad is, but a cruiser generally peaks around 6K, the redline on the Spyder is over 9K, and the "sweet spot" starts coming in around 4500. The Spyder engine is designed for high RPM and should last at least as long as the average engine.

john

 

[NancysToy]

Thanks so much for your replies!!! That concurs with the "negative bashing" posts I read elsewhere...

My underpowered Nomad with two up runs about 3000 RPM at 70-75.

Seems like running at 6000 RPM would take its toll on the engine on a long haul. I have never had that experience, but it just seems like a lot of RPMs for V twin...

Thanks again for the replies...still considering the RT!

Jack

Apples and oranges. The engine runs where it was designed to run. It is no more harmful or wearing than it is to a sport tourer. BTW, my BMW cruises down the highway at a similar rpm...and it is approaching six digits on the odo. It's all in the design...and what you are used to. One v-twin is not the same as another.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Rotax power! You'd need to take a Sawzall to the motor to hurt it much! I agree 100% with Scotty!

 

[jackstrat]

Thanks again for the replies!!!

I certainly understand the apples and oranges thing...

But I know if I buy a 2011, they will release a torquier, 6 speed in 2012.

Just my luck!

Thanks again,
jack

 

[Dudley]

I came from 40 years of low RPM engines. The high RPM of the Rotax is smooth and the sound is not as disturbing as one might think. I love running 5500-6000 RPM. Sounds like a hummingbird! Don't worry about engine life. These Spyders will run all day long at 90 MPH. Ask Docdoru or Setho or some of our other speed demons! Almost forgot...ask Lamonster! If he can't destroy it, no one can!

 

[Bob Denman]

Jack... They'll continue to improve them; as all manufacturers do! Next year's "torquemonster" six-speed will be replaced by an even better one a few year's down the road too... If you wait 'til the last, best one is built, think of all the fun you've missed!

 

[boborgera]

But I know if I buy a 2011, they will release a torquier, 6 speed in 2012.

Just my luck!

Thanks again,
jack

:dontknow:
If you wait till 2012, Then maybe in 2013 they'll come out with a,
4 cylinder,7 speed,hyea:

 

[zeebill]

Thanks again for the replies!!!

I certainly understand the apples and oranges thing...

But I know if I buy a 2011, they will release a torquier, 6 speed in 2012.

Just my luck!

Thanks again,
jack

Gee why would they do that? Could it be they actually admit to the Aprilla cruising with a 6 speed and 140 hp does actually get far better MPG? Nah do you think? He he! Bill :agree:

 

[MouthPiece]

Here it goes again.

 

[fastfraser]

You will never have the perfect bike for long ! There will always be something better, faster or shinier come along next year .Just get a bike that meets your present needs and make it your own. I ride my 2009 SE5 fairly hard ,two up most the time and some-times pulling a trailer ,40K and still going strong .

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:
(The Spyder's fuel mileage is more a function of frontal area and aerodynamics...)