I used SuperSprox and went +1 front and -2 rear. Drops around 600-700 rpms at 70. Still feels very fast and not shifting constantly. Should have come from factory like this since it's supposed to be sport touring vs the z1000 sport bike.
2014+ Taller 6th gear RPMs
Anyone know how much difference this update made?
eg 2nd-gen RPM @ 70mph vs the first-gen?
eg 2nd-gen RPM @ 70mph vs the first-gen?
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Actually I think misinterpreted the question. First gen vs second gen...sorry I can't help.
Cant comment on 70, but 4k on the tach is an indicated 60 mph. Hope that helps 
I don't usually go that slow . I believe 80mph is right around 5.5k on my '14.
. I believe 80mph is right around 5.5k on my '14.
I remember seeing the ratios and the difference was quite small
Have many 2014+ owners felt the need to change out their sprockets?
For what purpose? Power? Definitely not an issue whatsoever; there is so much torque I can't imagine the small change in rpm making a difference.Have many 2014+ owners felt the need to change out their sprockets?
No, not power - no issues there. For less frenetic RPM's at cruising speeds. BrokeSolid above said he didn't think the 2014 change in gearing to 6th was all that significant.For what purpose? Power? Definitely not an issue whatsoever; there is so much torque I can't imagine the small change in rpm making a difference.
I know with the 2013 I am frequently looking for the phantom "7th gear". Hence, many 2013 owners change their sprockets. I was curious if any 2014+ owners did (that already have the revised gearing, at least for 6th).
Oh, I see. I guess it depends how fast you're going. The engine seems very relaxed up to about 6k and that's going about 85mph.No, not power - no issues there. For less frenetic RPM's at cruising speeds. BrokeSolid above said he didn't think the 2014 change in gearing to 6th was all that significant.
I know with the 2013 I am frequently looking for the phantom "7th gear". Hence, many 2013 owners change their sprockets. I was curious if any 2014+ owners did (that already have the revised gearing, at least for 6th).
2011-13 N1000 --> 5550rpm @ 80mph
2014+ N1000 --> 5410rpm @ 80mph
Gearing Commander: Motorcycle Speed, RPM, Chain & Sprockets Calculator
2014+ N1000 --> 5410rpm @ 80mph
Gearing Commander: Motorcycle Speed, RPM, Chain & Sprockets Calculator
Speaking of, I'm going to a 16 tooth front sprocket over winter. I already have a factory 2006 z1000 sprocket sitting here.
That's it?
140 RPM doesn't seem like much to write home about.2011-13 N1000 --> 5550rpm @ 80mph
2014+ N1000 --> 5410rpm @ 80mph
Gearing Commander: Motorcycle Speed, RPM, Chain & Sprockets Calculator
We have a 2012 and a 2015 N1K ABS models. I could not notice any real difference in RPMs at any speed or gear with stock gearing. I changed both to a +1 front -2 rear and that makes a noticeable difference. The 2012 seems to have slightly less vibrations overall than the 2015.
Greg
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