How much hp do you actually use?

[Wisedrum]

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Well I'm not going to lie, I've hit the speed limiter almost every time I've ridden the bike except for the break in. I've always wanted some more. I don't recommend it for anyone else but if you took a pole I would say most people have hit the speed limiter and wanted more. Do I have a need for it, well yes. I don't want my motorcycle limited and I want to go as fast as I want to. I just expect the bike to perform as an 1100 should. We all know the bike is capable for more. Some people won't or can't grab the concept of riding fast, it scares them and they are nervous and may get into trouble. I take trfhat into consideration and when I'm on a long stretch of open road with nobody around i like to goose it and go. If you don't agree than that is absolutely understandable. I'm only speaking about my bad habits, lol.
I would be comfortable with 130 to 140, that would be all I need, lol


Where can you go over 112 on Long Island??? Southern, Northern State, LIE, there all parking lots LOL , east of exit 60 is pretty open on the LIE but heavily monitored by State Police ( many trips to the Hampton's)

You really get about a extra 13mph unrestricted, after 125 it will take forever to get into the 130's. Its really not much fun over 130 because its such a slow process. The bike does zip to 125

Plenty of roads, especially the Ocean Pkwy, Sunrise hwy, southern, northern state Pkwy, LIE, Sunken Meadow, William Floyd and on and on. Plus who says you have to stay on Long Island?? Generally with motorcycles you are able to get right up to speed and right back down much quicker than most cars so it makes it fun for quick bursts. Not talking about endless miles over 100mph, just enough for passing multiple semi trucks and some thrill seeking, and when I'm late coming home and the wife's complaining, lol.
I'm not telling anyone to go over 112, and if you want to go 112 its entirely up to you. I'm just saying the bike should have been limited to something a little higher than that and the owner can choose to do what he wants with it. My XR1200 did 135 and my Z1000 about 158 to 160. I figured this bike would do 130. Now with that said even getting to 112 on this bike is a bit of a chore. Have to be in 5th because 6th gear takes forever. This bike gets to 90 quickly then slowly climbs the rest of the way. Now remember I love this bike and I'm just being critical and I know it can be changed. I'm just saying speed and choices should be left to the consumer which is operating it. Lots are saying when I was younger I used to do this and that. Well I'm under 45 and still enjoy some thrills here and there. Maybe 20 yrs from now I'll think different.

Well, for different reasons Honda do not think the same way. So they speedlimit their CBs
and some other models too.

But this does not mean, that one isn't able to overcome this, let's
call it "fault", if you feel irritated by this kind of restriction.

Here is an info of a module, that's capable of opening up the Honda
to full speed. Not very expensive, though it needs some experience to install it properly.
The installation should be done by someone, who knows what he's doing!

But the info is written in German, 'cause it's produced there.
Maybe you'll get an idea of how it functions.

http://www.l-tronic-h-lange.de/Vmax_Automatik.pdf

I like my bike to be unlimited, nevertheless I ride smoothly and avoid
getting in trouble for driving too fast.....

On the other side, who knows, I'll find an opportunity, to reach the rev limiter
in fifth gear under a lucky star.

The legal part of it is something different.

Wisedrum