5k rpm resonance normal?

[luciano136]

I get some resonance on my 2016 between 5k-5.5k rpm, mostly in 6th gear under load (going uphill for example).  Sounds like it may be normal for this motor?  Anything else I should check?

[Antares]

Fairly usual, if you get any buzzing it's always there.

[wessie]

Yes.

Change down a gear

[luciano136]

Thanks!  I figured it would be.  No real vibes; just a little of that droning noise.  Slightly annoying it's right in that fwy speed range but not the end of the world either.

[adamkhan]

I was getting & annoyed by that too until I went 1 tooth up in the front. The frwy I travel is 75 mph so 80-85 is the usual speed. I found the XR to be geared too low for "my preference" & riding. Even with an 18 front, I still find it geared low. The resonance / drone is gone however.

[luciano136]

Originally Posted by adamkhan

I was getting & annoyed by that too until I went 1 tooth up in the front. The frwy I travel is 75 mph so 80-85 is the usual speed. I found the XR to be geared too low for "my preference" & riding. Even with an 18 front, I still find it geared low. The resonance / drone is gone however.

This was my first impression as well; gearing seems very short for a "touring" bike.  My Speed RS is geared much taller.  At least the 6th gear should be taller but it's very close to 5th really.

[Antares]

Well as many have pointed out, that is because this isn't a "Touring" bike. The R1250RS is, or the K1200GTs, this is a sportbike that you can strap luggage to.

[luciano136]

Originally Posted by Antares

Well as many have pointed out, that is because this isn't a "Touring" bike. The R1250RS is, or the K1200GTs, this is a sportbike that you can strap luggage to.

Yea, not a traditional touring bike but still surprising the gearing is shorter than a naked bike like a Speed Triple RS.  It's a comfortable bike you can do long distance on, so at least 6th gear should be taller for fwy riding.  Of course, no resonance at any rpm is the real solution.