Special vs. standard RPM

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11-16-2014, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post

Speaking for myself, I haven't a clue how much the XS850 chunk drops the RPM. It has been determined that, depending on the brand of tire, the 17" standard wheel drops it as much as 250 rpm at legal highway speed from the 16" wheel on the Special.

Marty i agree. Having ridden my sg and h to work on consecutive days, i will attest that the sg runs at a slightly higher rpm for the same speed.

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