[Anonymous]

I’m just a bit curious, which dual-sport bikes have a tachometer? As a new rider I know that focus should be on other more important aspects than rpms and that a rider should learn the sound of the engine. However, I can’t help but think that a tach would at least be useful to have.

[Matt]

I believe the yamaha WR-250 series has a digital bar type tach. I’m not sure about any of the 650s.
Aftermarket tachs are an option for just about every other bike.

Cruisers make do without a tach… given the type of engine in dual sports, you’ll probably think you are torturing it long before it reaches red-line. They aren’t what one would call smooth at high rpm.

All that said, I look at my tach more often than my speedo, so I understand the want for one.

[ShannonG]

I’m a tach freak; every standard vehicle I have ever owned I have relied heavily on a tachometer. However, on my motorcycle I really find I ride better without even looking at the tach. Maybe it has something to do with being astride the engine?

Wow, that sounded kind of dirty.

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