I'm starting to think that maybe I baby my bike (2012 Ninja 1000) too much; I usually shift around 4k RPM up to cruising speed, and then at 60mph (in 6th gear), the RPMs start creeping up as I go faster, but I read a lot of people who talk about shifting/cruising in at much higher ranges. I also understand that at 4k in 6th gear, I may not have the available power to "adapt to a situation" as another member put it.
Should I be shifting/cruising at 6-7k?
Have I been riding wrong? Should I be letting my engine work a little harder? I'm not terribly concerned about fuel economy - mainly just safety and what's good for the engine.
Should I be shifting/cruising at 6-7k?
Have I been riding wrong? Should I be letting my engine work a little harder? I'm not terribly concerned about fuel economy - mainly just safety and what's good for the engine.