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Offline beemrdon

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1996 K1100LT top speed?
« on: March 18, 2016, 01:48:30 AM »
I was cruising around Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire today and was passing a long line of cars on Route 2 east bound going up a long hill where the 2 lane road (one lane on each side) opened up a passing lane. Before I knew it I was doing 110, according to my speedo. Seemed like I still had a lot of throttle to go and it was still accelerating before I backed off. 'Hope I live long enough to collect Social Security.

Does anyone know the top speed of these things?   

     :yow
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Offline F14CRAZY

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Re: 1996 K1100LT top speed?
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2016, 06:28:52 AM »
It'll be at least 120. I checked mine via GPS (and my calibrated speedometer) on a pretty steep downhill, tucked in and with all hard luggage attached. It says under the seat not to exceed 80 mph with the side cases on...oooops
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Offline rbm

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Re: 1996 K1100LT top speed?
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2016, 08:37:33 AM »
Top theoretical speed for a stock K1100LT based solely on gearing and wheel size would be 207KPH at redline.  Actual achievable speed would be less than this based on aerodynamics, engine condition and rider's balls.
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Offline Bill

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Re: 1996 K1100LT top speed?
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2016, 09:16:46 AM »
My quick ride of my 88 K100LT with 140k on it had me at 170 kph in a heartbeat and it wasn't redlined ..... had more to give than I could take 1st time out in 30 years.  As Robert says the personality modules determine your top speed !
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Offline gazman

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Re: 1996 K1100LT top speed?
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2016, 09:24:58 AM »
I've seen my needle at 205kph and it wasn't fully rung out
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Offline beemrdon

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Re: 1996 K1100LT top speed?
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2016, 11:15:11 AM »
The bike was very stable and I was surprised at the speed. My fear was that a cop might be watching as I was going 2x the speed limit.

Gazman - 205 kph, that's a little over 127 mph.

Bill, 170 kph = 105 mph

Just saw this.... http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=6761.0

I guess Johnny gets the top speed nod, 2 up no less while pulling a trailer full of Puna Butter.



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Offline beemrdon

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Re: 1996 K1100LT top speed?
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2016, 08:49:34 PM »
Update:
Passed a car today riding up Mt Charleston (outside of Las Vegas) as I attempted to pass, he kept going faster...and so did I. As I overtook him...her (?) I looked at the speedo and I was moving at an indicated 120 and was still accelerating (uphill). The speed limit is 55 there...is that a felony?
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Offline rbm

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Re: 1996 K1100LT top speed?
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2016, 07:39:03 AM »
Only EITHER (a) if you get caught OR (b) discuss it openly on a public forum like Motobrick.  :riding:
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