Did another WOT and wanted to post some noticed changes from early on at 1,700 miles.
1.) the engiine seems to be more free than at early break in
2.) 65 MPH indicated is still about 6,000 RPM
3.) WOT has gone from 87 indicated at 7,300 RPM to 92 indicated at 8,200 RPM (short runs)
4.) WOT pulls much stronger all the way to top speed
5.) Roll on power is much more authorative from 70 MPH.
Again this machine is in no way to be considered a power house of a machine, just that it is addaquate for at least 1 up interstate travel with other traffic. I wanted to update this machine seems to be even more capable of that now. Needless to say I am very happy with the bike with one possible exception.
that being I was going to ride to PA yesterday morning, estate business, but the winds were 15 MPH with gusts at 35 MPH and it was supposed to get worst durring the day. We even had a tornado warning for a bit later on and winds were all speeds form all different directions too. I started out and within 20 minutes returned home. While these winds would affect me on my V65 this light bike gets blown around a bit more. So for this one situation I found myself wanting that heavier and more powerfull Burgman 650. I should note I didn't even drive the car as with those winds even the cage is not a fully comfortable 7 hour plus drive up and back so even the Burgy may not have sufficed.
Edit; I should note, although I can't prove it, that it feels like there is some type of speed limit or RPM circuitry going on here, I add this as 90 showed up with spikes to 92 MPH and it did not matter if sitting up or croutched down................
