Shifting
#1
07-18-2006, 03:59 AM
Shifting
I'm about to purchase a 2006 Ninja 500R. I've only ridden cruiser type motorcycles (500cc to 600cc). So please forgive my ignorance with sport bikes. What I would like to know is...what is the typical rpm to shift from 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd, 3rd to 4th, 4th to 5th and finally 5th to 6th. RPMs are for normal commuter riding not speeding.
#2
07-18-2006, 04:29 AM
RE: Shifting
Welcome wax, normal shifting can be done from 4500 to 6000 no problem. Once you’re more comfortable 8-10 starts getting on it pretty dam good. 11 and up is just plain explosive. These are from my ridding experiences on 750 and liter size bikes.
Transition from cruiser to sport is all ridding position and not much effort.
Ride safe.
Transition from cruiser to sport is all ridding position and not much effort.
Ride safe.
#7
07-18-2006, 07:18 PM
RE: Shifting
congrats on the new ride and welcome to KF.i would say hold the gas open till it hits redline then shift and keep repeating this until smile crosses ur face J/K lol 
#9
07-19-2006, 06:34 AM
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Roswell, NM
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RE: Shifting
Man, that's one of those questions with a thousand answers...
If you are on flat land just cruising along on the hiway, then top gear.. If you are in the mountains, 4-5..... If you are taking twisties aggressivley, 3-4..... If you are used to Cruisers, then you should have no prob with the shift rpms. It all depends on what you are doing, how you are driving, the terrain you are driving in, and the type weather conditions that you have, etc...
If your question is more geared towards, " I do not want to hurt the engine by running it at 8,000 rpms" .... Then you do not have to worry. That 500 is an extremely durable engine and is designed for higher revs than you are used to.
GL man....Get us some pics of her!!
If you are on flat land just cruising along on the hiway, then top gear.. If you are in the mountains, 4-5..... If you are taking twisties aggressivley, 3-4..... If you are used to Cruisers, then you should have no prob with the shift rpms. It all depends on what you are doing, how you are driving, the terrain you are driving in, and the type weather conditions that you have, etc...
If your question is more geared towards, " I do not want to hurt the engine by running it at 8,000 rpms" .... Then you do not have to worry. That 500 is an extremely durable engine and is designed for higher revs than you are used to.
GL man....Get us some pics of her!!