04-05-2016, 10:03 PM
Can't compare what gear one bike is in to the other, the power-band is between 5-8K on the tach( really 4.5-7.5 corrected) and where you should be on uphill grades if your pushing the bike through corners. I can see where this would cause a problem if you don't downshift before entry of an uphill riser. Second gear is 85 mph on stock gearing, unless your going above that no reason to hit third.