just learn your ride and get comfy. You have a great ride, so just be smooth

 

Do you guys know what the max speed for each gear is like example

1st is good for 20mph
2nd is good for 35mph.

What is the max speed per gear on this bike? That would really help me out a lot.

 

1st: 36 mph
2nd: 53 mph
3rd: 67 mph
4th: 81 mph
5th: 94 mph
6th: 105 mph

 

nice ride mike! enjoy!!!

 

Mike

The max speed for each gear is about 1K rpm below the red line - once it's broken in. Get used to using the feel of the bike and the rev counter, not the speedo, to plan your shifts.

If you learn to ride it properly, you won't ever get bored with it. Trust me on that. YOu might come to feel that it isn't big enough for regular long highway trips, but boredom is a sign that the rider hasn't learned how to ride properly yet.

Enjoy the bike.

Rob

 

The tire didn't kick out.....you locked up the rear. The 250R, 500R, and 650R have your normal standard clutches.

When shifting to a low gear resulting in high rpms the rear wheel tries to drive the engine faster than it would run under its own power. The engine braking forces in conventional clutches will normally be transmitted back along the drive chain causing the rear wheel to hop, chatter or lose traction.

Our supersport companions come with 'slipper' clutches. They 'disengage' the clutch at these moments until a equilibrium between the engine and rear wheel is achieved.

Rev matching is the solution to this problem.....unless you have a slipper clutch. The technique is mostly known as 'blipping' the throttle. When you are downshifting (clutch in and getting ready to let out) pull the throttle a bit. This will help match the revs and the problem you saw is resolved.

Takes some time to get used to it and to know how much throttle to give at different intervals. Try practicing slowing down by just downshifting and use this technique at first. After your comfortable with that then add braking into the equation.

It really is not hard at all and you will pick up on it real quick!

Gear up, ride safe, and always enjoy!!!

 

nice ride! congratulations

 

good to know your lovin the 250..i got the black on black..the look is nasty