05-21-2013, 02:36 AM
I've done about 400+ miles of highway/interstate riding. At 70 mph you're sitting at 4k on the tach. Nothing buzzy about that.
I've never felt the need for a 6th gear on the CB11. With a power band as wide as this bike gear selection is almost a preference when it comes to daily riding. You can squeeze a little more out of the engine to make a pass by down shifting, or you can simply twist the throttle & make the same pass easily. On the interstate in 5th gear making a pass on someone is quick & effortless. The RPMs are really at the bottom end of where the engine really starts to pick up so throttle response is excellent. You can easily (too easily?) go from 70 mph to 95mph without any fuss.
The best fuel economy I've returned was when I would consistently run 60 mph in 5th gear at about 3400 rpm. At those speeds the power is still present & pleasent for every day riding.
I've never felt the need for a 6th gear on the CB11. With a power band as wide as this bike gear selection is almost a preference when it comes to daily riding. You can squeeze a little more out of the engine to make a pass by down shifting, or you can simply twist the throttle & make the same pass easily. On the interstate in 5th gear making a pass on someone is quick & effortless. The RPMs are really at the bottom end of where the engine really starts to pick up so throttle response is excellent. You can easily (too easily?) go from 70 mph to 95mph without any fuss.
The best fuel economy I've returned was when I would consistently run 60 mph in 5th gear at about 3400 rpm. At those speeds the power is still present & pleasent for every day riding.