Accelerating, changing gears: Difference between revisions

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The EX250 engine, along with those on most 'sporty' bikes, was designed for high-rpm use. There seem to be some compromises which make it harder to use at engine speeds lower than about 6000 rpm. Basically, there's no reason to ride any lower than 5000 rpm, except for while sitting at a light. Even then, you can't depend upon the engine for any power that far down.

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 ~~are guidelines to~~ 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 RPM

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 The EX250 engine, along with those on most 'sporty' bikes, was designed for high-rpm use. There seem to be some compromises which make it harder to use at engine speeds lower than about 6000 rpm. Basically, there's no reason to ride any lower than 5000 rpm, except for while sitting at a light. Even then, you can't depend upon the engine for any power that far down.
-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 are guidelines to 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 RPM