RPM while cruising at 80mph

hoopla said:

I thought 2nd gear was for doing 80mph

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Right?

Strangely I really never cruise at 80, either 69 (60 limited) to avoid tickets or more like 90 cause it’s just better. At 90 I’m right at the very bottom of the power band in 5th, with option to drop to second a Moooooove out.

DodahMan said:

From what I have read, the R3T makes most torque at 2500 rpm. Isn't that the spot you would want to be cruising at? Really can't compare these machines to v-twins anyway.

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Because there is no comparison. I had a 2011 FLTRU. I changed cams, bumped up the CR, and painted it my favorite color. I rode my 2014 R3Touring and traded my Hardley like I didn't even like it. The Road glide beat my Rocket in comfort only. Somehow the FLTRU never put the stupid grin on my face like the R3T does. Ride what you like. If you are fortunate to own both then do. We will still like you if you go back to HD. I wasn't so successful with that on my old road glide board. It was more like I died and betrayed mother HD.

Where I live the average speed on the freeways leaving Vegas is 80 or more mph. I don't think of the Triumph as a really fast bike however it is faster than most. Ours is the touring model not the roadster. I like the way it handles and it has plenty of power even with my wife on it. I have two V8 powered bikes and 400 horsepower and much more torque make them seem lots quicker especially at freeway speeds but the RT3 is smoother, stops better, has cruise control and is fun to ride and easily beats my friend Harleys even with my wife on mine and they don't have a passenger.

Hanging out with a buddy of mine who is 100% HD. yesterday he took me to the HD speed shop where he hangs out. Drove in and 1/2 dz riders there , the mechanics there standing outside and yes I did get a look of none compliance. Everyone there had good things to say about my bike without having ever ridden one . So I offered everyone there the chance to go for a ride and see what they are missing. Nothing! Not one person would get on and try it. All I wanted to do was give them a chance to confirm whatever thought they might have . They major comment they had was that it was too powerful. To big . One lad thought and confirmed if the seat were redone he would definitely go for a ride. Once again Triumph R 3 T RULES!!!! One more thing about fuel mileage after tuning, tors pipes and air filter, preliminary 7lts per 100 km . 7/100 average speed 125-130 km/hr

Yup,none of my Harley riding buddies will ride it, they admit they're afraid of it.

Tripps said:

Yup,none of my Harley riding buddies will ride it, they admit they're afraid of it.

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I'm still a bit afraid of it, after a year.