by Mulski » Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:38 pm
During my last ROSPA assessed ride, my instructor asked what gear I was in going through a series of twisties which ranged from c.45-55mph corners with very short straights up to NSL. When I said I was running them in top (5th gear), she said I was in too high a gear and needed to drop to 4th, and only go up to 5th for long straights.
I am running a Honda Pan European (ST1300) and during the above scenario, the revs were running between 3-4k, whereas she said I should running between a minimum of 4-6k (Red Line is 8.5K). My view is that the torque the Pan generates is more than sufficient to pick up smartly, and does generate smooth engine braking when rolling off, yet she wasn't convinced despite accelerating away from her on a few occasions, due to the torque. Additionally, whilst not an Eco-warrior, I do also factor effective fuel consumption management as an aspect we should be apply in advanced riding.
Would interested to hear others views on this.
Cheers