RPM

Hi Zedders,

Approx how many rpm should my 77' z1000 be doing at 100kph (55 mph).

Cheers Oz

Post edited by: Ozzyzed, at: 2008/01/24 21:54

Thats going to depend on the size of the sprockets that is on the bike

If you've got an 18" rear wheel and stock sprockets (15/35), then you should see about 3,500 rpms at 55mph.
I have stock sprockets with a 16" rear wheel (also stock for my model), and I'm seeing about 4,000 rpms at 55-60 mph.
But... most members will tell you that your speedometer is not accurate, and will likely read faster than you are actually going.

I've only had my bike for a few months. It can't really seem to go much faster than 60mph. And that's when it's at about 5k rpm Granted, it's a 400. Is this normal?

smockron wrote:

I've only had my bike for a few months. It can't really seem to go much faster than 60mph. And that's when it's at about 5k rpm Granted, it's a 400. Is this normal?

KZ400 Road Test

Thanks fellas,

I think I may have some clutch slip isses here.

Cheers Oz