6 speed
08-16-2009 | 06:05 PM
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From: NC
Mine runs best in 6th when I'm at least 75mph. Any lower and it feels like it's lugging a little.
08-16-2009 | 06:13 PM
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From: Carrollton, Georgia
At 60 mph if it shift to sixth the rpms are around 1800, too low in my option, but if I am on flat ground I might leave it there, but here in Georgia we don't have much flat land, so I usually can maintain sixth gear at about 65
08-16-2009 | 06:14 PM
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From: elsewhere
A lot of factors involved, but generally about 65.
08-16-2009 | 06:18 PM
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From: Tampa Bay area, Florida
Flat land can put it into sixth at about 55mph without any lugging. But usually I go to sixth somewhere around 65-70 mph
08-16-2009 | 06:22 PM
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From: The Desert SouthWest
65 mph and over on my '09 RK... However if I'm on level ground cruising steady solo with no load, etc then 60 or so is fine for 6th gear and she just purrs.
08-16-2009 | 06:22 PM
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08-16-2009 | 06:27 PM
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From: Gladys, VA
Hit 6th gear about 60-65 mph on average when riding solo. If doubling +5 to the range.
08-16-2009 | 06:33 PM
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From: Ocala, FL
07 Ultra and I never go into 6th less than 70 MPH.
08-16-2009 | 07:42 PM
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From: Southern New Hampshire
08-16-2009 | 07:50 PM
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65-70 mph when solo. Never below 70 mph when 2-up.
08-16-2009 | 06:13 PM
