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Calculated max speed is 106.2 MPH. Mine actually topped out at (measured by GPS) 99.1 MPH. Pat / Austin

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Christian wrote: > Hello All, > > Just wondering what the top speed is for the KLR? > > -Christian > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

> Calculated max speed is 106.2 MPH. > > Mine actually topped out at (measured by GPS) 99.1 MPH.

Good work. Thanks. Just curious... how stable was it at that speed? -Christian

> > Pat / Austin > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Christian wrote: > > Hello All, > > > > Just wondering what the top speed is for the KLR? > > > > -Christian > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

The bike was very stable. I don't think the motor would have been very comfortable at that speed for a long time. The bike didn't exactly get their in a hurry either. Pat

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Christian wrote: > > Calculated max speed is 106.2 MPH. > > > > Mine actually topped out at (measured by GPS) 99.1 MPH. > > Good work. Thanks. Just curious... how stable was it at that speed? > > -Christian > > > > Pat / Austin > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Christian wrote: > > > Hello All, > > > > > > Just wondering what the top speed is for the KLR? > > > > > > -Christian > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Be part of the Adventure! > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > >

In a message dated 5/7/02 17:51:37, stomp@... writes:

>Just wondering what the top speed is for the KLR?

Stock primary sprocket and a 44 tooth on the rear = 98mph at redline. Viewed best in the text font 'Courier' ___ /___\ (!* *!) __\^-^/__ / ___ \ _/ |___| \_ (__\=/ \=/__) O=|_[ ]_|=O \.---./ | = = | | =.-.= | !_|| ||_! =|| ||= | | | | _____`-'_____ Wish I could go through life like I go through traffic

Into a 25 mph head wind last night I wasn't able to get her past 85 (GPS). With no wind I've had her up to 95 (GPS) and still slightly accelerating. I'd say 100 mph is probably about max. It also depends on what you're wearing. I had on a windbreaker last night that was probably acting like a parachute. Brad J. Morris A16 "1 Putt" Illinois

> Hello All, > > Just wondering what the top speed is for the KLR? > > -Christian > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have seen a GPS recorded 98MPH which was an indicated 105+ on the clock. If you tuck down behind the fairing (if it is clean you can actually see through it) and put your left hand in the the center of the bars, move back on the saddle, wear nice tight fitting leathers I am sure 100MPH is doable The bike felt stable to me at that speed which is a good job considering my dangerous steering position. The bike feels less stable at 65MPH on a busy freeway. In still air there are no such problems. Seriously you can get an extra 10MPH above 80MPH by simply by doing the above with a constant throttle. I normally ride at close to the posted limit on the KLR anyway so it is all academic Mark KLR650A13 ZX6RJ1 -----Original Message----- From: Christian [mailto:stomp@...] Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 5:52 PM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Top Speed Hello All, Just wondering what the top speed is for the KLR? -Christian [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Checkout Dual Sport News at http://www.dualsportnews.com Be part of the Adventure! Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

That's probably about it. With stock gearing it's geared for about 110, .but most bikes won't pull redline in top without a tailwind. I've heard claims of 115, but I'm skeptical. Gearing taller won't help, the aerodynamics prevent it. In addition, the stock speedo seems to be about eight percent high. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Ron Klimoff" wrote:

> Hey Fellas, I'm just curious, what the fastest you guys have

gone on

> the KLR650? I had it wide open today, and I barely got to

100mph.

> Mine is completely stock. I still thought I would see around

110-115.

> I know a bigger front sprocket will increase the speed, I think I

am

> gonna go get one. It did have a full tank of gas, and I weigh

250.

> Maybe I should go on a diet??? > > Thanks, > > Ron K > A16

If you drill out the carb slide hole to 1/8" you will get over 100mph. but you will lose 3-5 miles per gallon of fuel. If you plan on going that fast I suggest you get a forkbrace and more street oriented tires --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Ron Klimoff" wrote:

> Hey Fellas, I'm just curious, what the fastest you guys have gone on > the KLR650? I had it wide open today, and I barely got to 100mph. > Mine is completely stock. I still thought I would see around 110-

115.

> I know a bigger front sprocket will increase the speed, I think I

am

> gonna go get one. It did have a full tank of gas, and I weigh 250. > Maybe I should go on a diet??? > > Thanks, > > Ron K > A16