09-20-2018, 10:36 AM
What's the horsepower rating? 86-88hp?
Whatever it is, this bike delivers it nicely. When I first began riding the CB, I shifted at very low rpms. I mean, low.
And I probably still do, in contrast to how many owners ride their traditional in line fours from years past.
However, this engine isn't a 1980 design. It seems that rolling it up to approx 5000 rpm in first and second gets me to a respectable cruising speed quickly. And 2nd gear, at 6000rpm shows 60mph. Yet she'll move out smartly in a higher gear from 2000 rpm.
When I'm in a good mood, this bike is a hoot to run up in 2nd and 3rd gear. Unfortunately, in 3rd, I'm way over the legal limit! And over in 2nd as well.
By now, you've probably gathered that I don't have a history riding UJM fours.
This is a versatile machine.
Bob
Whatever it is, this bike delivers it nicely. When I first began riding the CB, I shifted at very low rpms. I mean, low.
And I probably still do, in contrast to how many owners ride their traditional in line fours from years past.
However, this engine isn't a 1980 design. It seems that rolling it up to approx 5000 rpm in first and second gets me to a respectable cruising speed quickly. And 2nd gear, at 6000rpm shows 60mph. Yet she'll move out smartly in a higher gear from 2000 rpm.
When I'm in a good mood, this bike is a hoot to run up in 2nd and 3rd gear. Unfortunately, in 3rd, I'm way over the legal limit! And over in 2nd as well.
By now, you've probably gathered that I don't have a history riding UJM fours.
This is a versatile machine.
Bob