Accelerating, changing gears: Difference between revisions
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The following suggestions are just that. Get used to what works for you, and keep in mind that your Ninja '''likes''' to work at high engine speeds. These are not guidelines for how to get the best gas mileage from your engine. However, they will help you avoid stumbling at low rpm and keep the engine spinning fast enough to be of some use if you need to suddenly go faster. | The following suggestions are just that. Get used to what works for you, and keep in mind that your Ninja '''likes''' to work at high engine speeds. These are not guidelines for how to get the best gas mileage from your engine. However, they will help you avoid stumbling at low rpm and keep the engine spinning fast enough to be of some use if you need to suddenly go faster. | ||
* Mellow takeoff from a light: 3-4000 | * Mellow takeoff from a light: 3-4000 rpm | ||
* Aggressive take-off from a light: 5-6000, and only use small throttle openings below 5000 (less than 1/3 throttle). | * Aggressive take-off from a light: 5-6000, and only use small throttle openings below 5000 (less than 1/3 throttle). | ||
* Never cruise below 6000 rpm | * Never cruise below 6000 rpm | ||