I know that the clocks get less and less accurate over 100mph. I'd imagine that the US model won't be governed, if there is one in place on any of them worldwide.

 

I have seen 220 on the clock (flat road ), Zumo not fitted yet , will check accuracy when I can

 

That's the team spirit.

 

I think I might be alone in not caring at all what the top speed is! As long as it'll do 80-90mph two-up with luggage I'm happy.

 

Agreed , nice to know what it can do though . (not at all an every day occurrence )

 

I'd be interested to know maximum comfortable cruising speed also if there is a speed difference between Manual and DCT and how much.

 

My ST (pictured) holds about 7 mph off from about 40 to 120mph, after that I'm not really sure.

 

On my DCT model:

Bike says: 56kmh
Zumo says: 51kmh

Bike says: 120kmh
Zumo says: 112kmh

Bike says: 155kmh
Zumo says: 143kmh

Don't know what the top speed is, but 155kmh is more than enough on the autobahn with these idiot Audi BMW drivers tailing me. I've got enough power to pull away quickly even at 150kmh in 6th gear and change lane when it comes to that.

 

The idiots are not only Bmw or Audi drivers ,
The idiots are even in small cars .:|

 

The idiots are not only Bmw or Audi drivers ,
The idiots are even in small cars .

Nah small cars are usually no bother tbh. You rarely see one of those fast Golfs who'd wanna mess. The regular small car can't handle to catch up once our bikes accelerate away. I only notice Audi and BMW mostly.

 

Saw 118mph two up with 92kg passenger with a bit more to come.

 

That's the spirit ???

 

Like many above I am not really bothered about the top speed however I was impressed by the rideability of the AT at speed as shown in this youtube video https://youtu.be/j3GqtAwVlV8

 

I don't want to push the limits of tubed tires to be honest, and 100 mph is fine with me. Getting there is quick in any situation, what's more to ask for it's not a sport bike as you say.

I may in fact gear mine lower as I don't need all the top end speed, better to use the power fully on acceleration and have an easier time climbing steep switchbacks etc, stay in 2nd gear more, and so on.

 

199 km/h recorder on my Zumo as top speed. I have not yet tried to push it 0

 

Yeah, I don't particularly care what the top speed is either. I live in Japan, and the Honda dealer told me they are governed to 180km/h, but in all my years in Japan, I've never found anywhere that would feel safe riding at that speed, even on the motorway, so it's not an issue at all.

 

I have seen 118 MPH once when overtaking ( bike speedo ) , dont know what the top speed is , all i can say is that the bike is fast enough for me .

 

I'm pretty sure I saw the gearing specs and the DCT is geared slightly higher. Can anyone confirm?

 

Pushed yesterday at 180Km/h and there was more to come.

Speed readings between tripmaster and AT speedometer have a difference of 10 Km/h

140 Km/h AT > 130 Km/h TripMaster

Anyway, bike is very fast, i saw in some videos 208 Km/h but really, when do you need to go faster than 140/150? Probably never

 

Ive seen 120mph on the clocks, 2 up (95kg plus 85kg) plus luggage (20kg ish) probably with a small bit more to come.

 

I found these interesting test specs in BIKE, a UK publication. Seems the speedo is way off on the AT.

 

Hopefully a speedo healer can be added without messing with the DCT to make the speedo spot on.

 

I think its called a GPS

 

Top speed is no issue on a dirt-bike, isn't it? I've done 169 km/h on my Zumo (bikes said 174 I believe) and the engine had still punchy power then....

 

The AT is not a pure dirt bike. In the hands of 99% of riders it is a road bike that can tackle light trails, and as such is (for me) brilliant. I have seen 120mph on the speedo with more to come biut that is irrelevent. I come from a sportbike, sport tourer background and I don't think I have exited a corner quicker than I have on the AT. The real life driveability of the bike is superb.

 

Found the pic attached.

the last four rows:

top speed real/shown
speed difference * shown real: #
* shown real: #
* shown real: #

(i can see that difference with the tripmaster that is much more accurate)

 

AT speedo is 10% out. It reads too low. Checked it via sat nav and other bikes. Not really a problem but bloody annoying when trying to watch speed limits.

 

Hi there,

from Harley to AT. For me nice combination. Question is how to stop not the max speed. After all AT is more for off road not for speed records But if you want than let your soul fly on AT as fast she can do it

 

True, it's not a real dirt bike of course. But is off-road orientated. Much more than a multistrada, an explorer, a GS Adventure. I didn't buy it for it's top speed. I experienced even some tension to wobble at speeds over 180 km/h. One reason more not to look for it's speed limits...
It's a great bike !!!

 

I've put 134mph on the clock, tubes be damned. Rock solid the whole way. Ain't skeered!

 

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Yep I've had 134 mph on the clock with panniers on travelling down the German autobahn on our way to Czech Republic and the road races at Horice (man is the racing scary but at 40p a pint and £4 for a meal what's not to enjoy) rock steady as well just a little weave when we passed lorry's or cars passed us , you could hear the engine was nearing its limit . but I don't do this very often as I usually tour about 70/80 and chill out at a relaxing speed for the bike and me. the tubes wont make a bit of difference to stability or safety . its under warranty and built to go that quick or it would be restricted.