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Tachometer on dual-sports?
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July 8, 2008 at 4:47 pm #1700AnonymousGuest
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.
July 8, 2008 at 5:00 pm #8569MattParticipantI 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.
July 8, 2008 at 6:51 pm #8571ShannonGParticipantI’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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