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| I just bought a KLR 650, I have only ever driven bikes that were stright for street use. My queastion is that it runs at 4000rpm doing the speed limit and that seems a little high, can I/ should I have the sproket changed. It does get used for a dair bit of highway use
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| 4000 RPM is nothing. The KLR doesn't even hit its max torque until 5500, and max HP around 6000-6500. Don't worry. it is not a heavy road-cruiser, but will run fine all day at those speeds.
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| So you're in BC, huh? In my opinion the KLR is the perfect bike for your neck of the woods. Also, as far as the 'high rpms,' I have found that at around 4000 the bike runs best. Don't be alarmed- this is a big single and the sound of a sole piston doing all the work will sound strange especially if you're accustomed to riding a four cylider bike. After 16,000 miles on my 03 KLR I would suggest you keep it as is. After a couple of long rides you should grow more accustomed to it. For some stories about how my bike has handled and photos of it in action, go to www.bikerswithoutborders.org
Regards, Steve Wallstrom
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| Don't worry about it. This is typical RPM for a 600cc bike.
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| Dont change it. 4000 at 55mph is normal and fine. Most people that change sprockets usually go down for low end use but this would bring your rpms up on the highway. After all , it's a single cylinder thumper and not a V. It's gonna rev higher. I am sure you would be happy with a klr650. I own a 1992 and just purchased a 2004. I hope that tells you something. Buy it and love it. I think your going to be happy.
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