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Originally Posted by alvaro84
The question is, what is lugging? The only approach I can utilize here is that she'll complain when she doesn't like it. This is why I usually avoid using her at those <2.5k range (except for low gears) and am gentle with the throttle at low revs. Over 3-3.5k I can gratify my passion and do aggressive pulses 
I know people at f650.com who say never to use this engine under 4k - this is what I call extreme babying by not babying and I think it's highly superstitious and it seems she can cope with my typical 2.5-3.5k range on the long term too. |
My vstrom will run just fine under light load at 2500 rpm in top gear. Lean on it much at low revs and it will complain though. Above 4k in top gear full throttle works with no complaint, in between requires good judgement with throttle to avoid complaints. I think many riders assume that it is lugging the engine to run below that rpm, but if you are careful with how much load you apply, u end up with a much wider usable rpm range and the possibility for fuel economy improvements. I have found the ninja once fully warmed up will lope along at 2500-3000 rpm in top gear at light load and be happy, but it clearly pulls harder and smoother at full throttle from 4k on up. I believe 4500 or so is where the torque curve starts to flatten out.