What rpm does your Guzzi turn at 60 mph?

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I am curious about what rpm different bikes turn at 60 mph. I have searched for Guzzi's but I seem to find different numbers for the same models. What does your Guzzi turn at 60 mph?

[Pete Roper]

Most of the big blocks, 4 speed, five speed, (With a 7/33 final drive ratio.) or six speed will, in top, be turning at somewhere around an indicated 3,200-3,600 RPM. Smallblocks are a different kettle of bananas.

Obviously it would help if you could indicate whether you were talking about new models, old models or something in between.

All the CARC bkes use the same final drive ratio but use different primaries in the gearbox which change things a bit and the post 1100 Calis use an 8/33 final drive ratio which also cocks things up.

Pete

[flip]

Pete, thanks. I was thinking about the more modern Guzzi's but they all are interesting.

[Pete Roper]

OK, most of the CARC bikes use the same primary ratios I believe. The Griso 1100 uses a lower primary and the 8V models all bets are off. Can't remember. My G8 3,600 RPM at 100KPH.



Pete

[Biking Sailor]

OK, most of the CARC bikes use the same primary ratios I believe. The Griso 1100 uses a lower primary and the 8V models all bets are off. Can't remember. My G8 3,600 RPM at 100KPH.

Pete

I have an '08 1200 Sport and ride it like it's a "road" bike, not a "sport/racer".  I mostly commute on it (a lot of superslab as that's the only way to get anywhere where I live) and take occasional two lane trips to the hills for twisties.  When on the slab I generally run 80 indicated in 6th which is a little over 4K RPM.  On the two lanes 60 to 65 in 5th at about the same 4K RPM.  In town I find myself usually shifting at 4500 to 5000 RPM and maintaining at an easy 4K RPM pace.  (all the above is not counting the times I am having fun between 5K and 7K and risking points on my License   )


My question is, am I riding it correctly to get good longevity , or should I be wicking it up a bit as I have heard many say to "remember to rev it"?  Appreciate your sharing of your expertice with us new to the brand guy's.  Thanks much!