I need help figuring this one out!! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

supatroopa76 · 07-16-2005, 09:58 PM

Does anyone know what the actual top speed is on a 2003 GSX-R 600? I get it up to about 157 and then it just hangs but I rode with some guys that all ride Busa's and they said i was going alot faster than 157. Its just a big debate because my buddy has a 2004 CBR F4i and he said he got his bike up to 177

I'm not buying that for a minute but maybe he's right. Someone please help!! And just for the record we are all riding on an old closed down freeway so we are being as safe as possible.

**Clint** · 07-17-2005, 09:38 AM

Indicated speed, actual speed, gear ratios, blah blah blah. It's all just big talk.

158.8

prekarious1 · 07-17-2005, 03:11 PM

get a gps unit and mount it to your bike. That will give you true speed and will record max speeds. You can get an el' cheapo at Wally-World that will work just fine. I have mine mounted to my top triple.

**87gsxrnut** · 07-17-2005, 03:17 PM

Hondas are NOTORIOUS for reading high. Suzukis tend to be more in the ballpark.

- Nut

GixxerSix · 07-17-2005, 03:39 PM

The fastest I've ever been on my speedo was 167 but I'm sure my actual speed was more like 150ish.

There's about a 15% error in speed once you get up there in the mph.

**inspiron** · 07-17-2005, 03:45 PM

Buy or borrow a GPS receiver - every bike is slightly different. My bike is about 4-8% off, depending upon the speed. When it shows 60 on the speedo, my actual speed is about 52. When it shows 120 on the speedo, I'm actually doing about 112. And when I'm approaching top speed, I don't look at the speedo...I'm watching those tiny specks on the horizon quickly coming closer and getting bigger.

stevie c · 07-17-2005, 04:46 PM

'Indicated' top speed I have seen on my K1 is 172.
You should at least match that.

mikesvsix50 · 07-19-2005, 11:58 PM

Haha, I just got my SVs up to 143. I still have a 1000rpms to go before i even get near the red line, but it would take a lot of track or road.

ForbidInjustice · 07-20-2005, 01:41 AM

supatroopa, hit bikez.com and search your bike. It will show you the top speed according to the manufacturer's specs.. but maybe the "actual" is higher, if you cranked it that much..

chrisan · 07-20-2005, 05:00 AM

It all depends on your aerodynamics for the last 10 20 mph.
If you have a flappy jaket it won't cut it

**Clint** · 07-20-2005, 01:36 PM

Doesn't matter where the redline is. It's about aerodynamics at that speed. Most bikes won't ever hit redline in top gear.

black_boxxx · 07-20-2005, 03:37 PM

ive only had my 05 gixr600 to 100 so far, cant afford the old ticket, lol but it gets there really darn fast :o)

ForbidInjustice · 11-23-2005, 01:15 AM

Old thread, but what model GPS do you bikers have? I'm looking at a Garmin eTrex Legend GPS.. it's a color handheld one on eBay for 190 bucks [item 5833572036]. I get lost everytime I leave town.

eltano · 12-03-2005, 11:50 AM

Yhe Gps is the best Idea

07-16-2005, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
supatroopa76 Newbie Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina Posts: 19	I need help figuring this one out!! Does anyone know what the actual top speed is on a 2003 GSX-R 600? I get it up to about 157 and then it just hangs but I rode with some guys that all ride Busa's and they said i was going alot faster than 157. Its just a big debate because my buddy has a 2004 CBR F4i and he said he got his bike up to 177 I'm not buying that for a minute but maybe he's right. Someone please help!! And just for the record we are all riding on an old closed down freeway so we are being as safe as possible.

07-17-2005, 03:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
prekarious1 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2004 Bike: 02 busa LE Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 879	get a gps unit and mount it to your bike. That will give you true speed and will record max speeds. You can get an el' cheapo at Wally-World that will work just fine. I have mine mounted to my top triple. __________________ If my busa is so slow in the twisties, why can't you keep up?

07-17-2005, 03:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	Hondas are NOTORIOUS for reading high. Suzukis tend to be more in the ballpark. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

07-17-2005, 03:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,070	Buy or borrow a GPS receiver - every bike is slightly different. My bike is about 4-8% off, depending upon the speed. When it shows 60 on the speedo, my actual speed is about 52. When it shows 120 on the speedo, I'm actually doing about 112. And when I'm approaching top speed, I don't look at the speedo...I'm watching those tiny specks on the horizon quickly coming closer and getting bigger. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

07-17-2005, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	'Indicated' top speed I have seen on my K1 is 172. You should at least match that. __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

07-17-2005, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
GixxerSix Seat Tester Joined: May 2004 Posts: 65	The fastest I've ever been on my speedo was 167 but I'm sure my actual speed was more like 150ish. There's about a 15% error in speed once you get up there in the mph.

07-19-2005, 11:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	Haha, I just got my SVs up to 143. I still have a 1000rpms to go before i even get near the red line, but it would take a lot of track or road. Last edited by Clint; 07-20-2005 at 01:36 PM. Reason: no edit - clicked wrong button

07-20-2005, 01:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	supatroopa, hit bikez.com and search your bike. It will show you the top speed according to the manufacturer's specs.. but maybe the "actual" is higher, if you cranked it that much.. __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security

07-20-2005, 05:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
chrisan Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: suzuki bandit 400/ gsxr 600 k4/ gsxr 750 k7 Location: L.A. Posts: 340	It all depends on your aerodynamics for the last 10 20 mph. If you have a flappy jaket it won't cut it __________________ gsxr 600 k4 yellow gsxr 750 k7 silver

07-20-2005, 03:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
black_boxxx Seat Tester Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 GSXR 600 Location: Minnesota Posts: 77	ive only had my 05 gixr600 to 100 so far, cant afford the old ticket, lol but it gets there really darn fast :o)

11-23-2005, 01:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	Old thread, but what model GPS do you bikers have? I'm looking at a Garmin eTrex Legend GPS.. it's a color handheld one on eBay for 190 bucks [item 5833572036]. I get lost everytime I leave town. __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security

12-03-2005, 11:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
eltano Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 17	Yhe Gps is the best Idea

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Help figuring out year of an rm125?	bentfork	Dirt Bikes & ATV's	20	12-02-2004 07:46 PM