emdsd (Old Timer)  |
| Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:29 pm |
| Re: Did the 14/38 gearing help your mileage? |
| WeaponX wrote: |
| What is your average speed in first gear, i.e. 30mph in first? The BIGGEST complaint I had with my 08 was that first gear was a waste as it was way to short.
While I would take my '08 any day over my '07 I would have to agree the 08's need seem serious thought in the "Gearing" department. |
25 to 30 is likely about right. I haven't realy noted this as I shift at about 6000 to 8000 normally. I do know that going down my white rock road at about 10 MPH the tach is at 4000 to 5000.
In reality (the Kawi USA website does not have this but the Canadian one does) the gear ratios for the 2008s are the same as the 2007s and below. The tranny shifts much better and the engine torque curve has been moved down on the '08s.
But I agree the stock gearing is much too short. Fortunately, it is easy to change.
Doc
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Re: Did the 14/38 gearing help your mileage? — WeaponX, Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:29 am -
14/38 gearing additional info. — emdsd, Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:26 am
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Re: Did the 14/38 gearing help your mileage? — emdsd, Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:29 pm