How fast is is your old GS?

[gearhead13]

Not too many straight stretches around here, but i did get it to 100 mph or 160km/h in fourth gear. I'm looking forward to going up island where there is some REALLY sweet straight highway.

 

[Guest]

I hit 110mph yesterday on the way home from work messing with a Harley.

 

[rapidray]

I hit at LEAST 140 EVERY time I ride my bike! Ray.

 

[heathen]

Good one Ray. I have had the 77 up to 90 and that is all i want from it. Now the gsxr dosen't even feel comfortable under 70. I haven't riden it much yet but it tachs 4100 at 75 and red line is 10,000.

 

[pjm204]

I did 107 on my '78 GS400 when I had it. I've only gotten the 1100 up to about 65 because it isn't running right yet.

 

[gustovh]

I have no idea, my 1100 spedo quits at 85.

V

 

[nisom512]

I went 90 almost With a really cute girl on the back She was my buddys sister. the convo went like this. we were riding and came to a stop "you wanna go fast?"....."yeah"....."ok you better hold on to me then." then we got up to 90. was pretty sweet.

 

[Texas]

1980 GS-550 T had it to 70 mph . That was really windy

 

[don_gibb6512]

I have no idea, my 1100 spedo quits at 85.

V

Ditto. I hate that speedo.

 

[twistedwankel]

The speedo on my 81-750 only goes to 85 so I'll never know if it goes faster than that unless smokie tells me so

 

[pkbjamn]

Last Thursday was the first time out with the GS650G Cafe project ... 34 degrees and 35 mph. Short trip, but now I'm anxiously awaiting a warm day. I already know how fast the Hayabusa goes (at least what the speedo said!)

 

[Baatfam]

I hit at LEAST 140 EVERY time I ride my bike! Ray.

Over 140 only on the good days for me, but at least 138 on a regular basis...

 

[focus frenzy]

I know someone here who has done 230mph (GPS verified and logged) at Deals Gap!!! mmmmmmmmm turbo:-\\\

me I have seen a true 120mph on Bob and he was still slowly climbing but I was running out of straight road and at that speed he was rock solid and unwilling to turn.

Rosie I have only been to around 100mph on her, odd I have to correct that some day, can't let old Bob beat her.

Japcatti likes to streach her legs, her ideal cruise speed is 90mph, she goes dead silent, smoother than silk and we melt together into one in a strange state of nirvana. I have been to 120mph on japcatti and she is still pulling hard at that speed. I see japcatti being able to blow right past her red line, and that would be better than 150mph.

 

[BB~]

So far I have seen almost 50mph out of the beast (clutch was toast and was one of many things currently rebuilding). Best (worst?) was a run up to 165mph down the I-10 phoenix to LA on a '06 katana 750 and laying down for all i was worth to get out of that wind

 

[limeex2]

Did a 10.96/126 mph on a 77 gs 750 had a stage 1 yosh kit. that was way back in 1979.wish I stil had the bike

 

[jimbunt1]

81 GS 750, 220 km/hr when new.
Same bike last summer pegged the needle (240 km/hr)with 1105cc 83 1100 engine,mild head porting pipe and K&N filter.
GSXR suspension/wheels and taller than stock gearing.

 

[TheCafeKid]

Well, my 1100G only had the 85mph speedo. But based on the speed in 5th gear at 4500RPM and multiplying it by 2 (yes MySuzyQ that will get you a pretty close number to your true speed at redline) I had her up to 130 before i backed off. Only did it once, just to see what she'd do. But the feedback at the bars at that speed let you know that you were damn close to the physical limit of the bike pretty clearly. And chopping the throttle at that speed isnt a good idea either. The instant shift in weight might provide you with a instant introduction the Maker of your choice.

 

[paintmann111]

110mph on the highway according to my buddies gixxer 600, and that's with it buring oil like a mother. My friend on his ninja 250 was holding 95mph, but said he couldn't breath with the oil cloud coming out of my exhaust. lol

 

[trippivot]

speedo is 30% incorrect a 650 going 140 is crap.

I'd bet 100 real M.P.H.

 

[trippivot]

My friend on his ninja 250 was holding 95mph, /quote]


bonneville speed record on a ninja 250 is 110 - that is a $12,000 stock appearing speed demon.

once again I say get a stopwatch and mile markers to get a better idea of how fast you are really going.

M/C speedos are BIG FAT LIARS