High RPM in 5th (850L)

[Anonymous]

The RPMs in 5th seem a little high on my 850 for what I'm used to. In 5th while riding around 60mph, the RPMs are around 4000. I would expect it to be closer to 3000. I should add that this bike does not come equipped with 6th, but I think that is an option on other 850 models.

Is this typical for the GS850L (1980)?

Thanks.

[SqDancerLynn1]

That is the tipical RPM . Their was never an 850 offered with a 6 speed

[marvinsc]

Same Here, 1980 850G. I think these bikes were tuned/geared more for Lugging than speed.

[Anonymous]

That's good to know. It does make interstate riding feel like it's wound out a little. But it's far from redline, and it also gives me more reason to take the (twisty) back roads.

Thanks.

[Tarbash 27]

IM AT ABOUT 4,000 RPM ON MY 1979 750 AT 50 MPH AND ABOUT 8,000 AT 100 MPH. AND CRUISING SPEED IS ABOUT 75. SO ITS AROUND 6,000. I AM GOING TO CHANGE MY FINAL DRIVE RATIO SO IT DOESN'T SCREAM DOING THE SPEED LIMIT.

[BriTXbike]

83' 850G and 60-70MPH seems about right for mine

[xifer]

IM AT ABOUT 4,000 RPM ON MY 1979 750 AT 50 MPH AND ABOUT 8,000 AT 100 MPH.

Well I can't criticise for using caps lock if you're typing with one
hand at 100MPH...