Under the break-in info in the manual, it says to limit the rpm to 7800 after the initial 620 mile service. But in magazine road tests, it lists max hp as 75 at 8500 rpm. And in the rpm warning light settings, it shows 8000 for rpm1 and 9000 for rpm2. Can someone tell me what the “official” maximum safe rpm is? Does it have a rev limiter?
Max RPM?
- Thread starter Ray R
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nampus
top rider
It is hard to say with the lcd block Rev counter, but I always thought it was 9000
BISavage
champion rider
Pretty sure it has a limiter. (Like 103% sure or alot of people will have spread them out over the street)
After break in those lights are a driver aid in case you dont have a pipe loud enough to hear the engine, or dont feel the power through the seat.
Another thing: the lights are actual "shift" lights, meaning that in 6th they dont light up, because there is no more gears after that.
After break in those lights are a driver aid in case you dont have a pipe loud enough to hear the engine, or dont feel the power through the seat.
Another thing: the lights are actual "shift" lights, meaning that in 6th they dont light up, because there is no more gears after that.
BISavage
champion rider
What I mean to say was: warm it up nicely and then youre good.
Id estimate its More Likely to make it go "pop" by using too much power too low in the rpms.
Id estimate its More Likely to make it go "pop" by using too much power too low in the rpms.
BISavage
champion rider
Right about at 9k
The sharp drop in the dyno shown on this page is most likely the limiter:
2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Dyno
We got our hands on a brand-new 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 to see how it stacks up on our dyno with other big singles.
www.cycleworld.com
Ben Oldschool
top rider
Yes, about 9000 RPM’s is where the hard rev limiter kicks in unless you have Power Commander unlock more revs for you.
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Ben Oldschool
top rider
possibly to save resources on warranty repairs?
Max Kool
pro rider
Ignore that.
BISavage
champion rider
Break in period?
No. The manual says 6k for the break-in period. Then 7800 for afterwards.
BISavage
champion rider
For the light or the rev. Limit?
Ben Oldschool
top rider
The graph above has nothing to do with the light.
No. It’s what the owner’s manual says about break-in max rpm. 6000rpm for the first 620 miles, and 7800rpm after 620 miles.
BISavage
champion rider
401 isnt like that...
Avoid full throttle
Avoid full throttle
Max Kool
pro rider
During break-in....
BISavage
champion rider
How long?