I am new to riding, i just had a question. I have a 2006 ninja 500r, i am just curious what RPM's most people up shift at?? I usually shift around 4 to 5,000 so i just wanted to get a general idea what most people do? Thanks

 

That seems about right to me; sometimes I'll take the rpm a little higher before shifting, but I mostly go off feel and engine sound rather than rpm. I've only ridden a little over 6,000 miles myself so I'm not the expert on this. Have fun. I like the bike. Mine's an '05.

 

if you have driving a stick on a car then you can just hear the engine and go off it by feel. i have a zx6 and i shift around 4-6 dpending on traffic. sometimes 10 when ig et bored LOL

 

Welcome to the forums,
Although I do not have a 500, as mentioned above, get the feel of it. If 5k rpm shifts good for your expectations, then do it. 10? do it. You will know. Time on the ride and being comfy.

 

Don't rely on what everyone else is doing. It all boils down to:
~If you want better mileage, shift sooner and twist the throttle less.
~If some poser on a Harley (or in a Corvette) is next to you, shift later and twist the throttle more.

This basic formual has served me well, and I got 54.6mpg on the last tankful (and schooled at least three Lifestyle (tm) renegades.
YMMV.
Peace!
-CCinC

 

1+ to every body.

There is no written rpm range to shift at. Just shift to your needs.

Welcome to the forums!

 

Depends on what mood your in. Nice ride 4-5....having fun,race mode10-12.....

 

Okay well that is what i thought i appreciate your guys replys. Take care

 

This brings up an interesting (to me) question. At what rpm would you shift to minimize wear (i.e. get the most miles out of your engine)?
Fewer piston strokes = less wear, but riding it below 2500rpm (when it tends to vibrate worse) can't be as good for the engine as keeping it in the smoother range around 3500-5000rpm, can it?
I'm sure the jerky operation at lower rpm has got to cause more wear on the chain/drivetrain, but what about the engine? Anyone have any insight on that?
Peace!
-CCinC

 

I think 3500 - 5k will get your best wear and tear. But like others said above, the real fun is at 8-12k