What is the best gear to be in?

Question

I have a small 250 (actually 230) cc 5-gear zongshen gs250. I am wondering what is the best speed to be going in each gear 1-5. If i want to go a steady 40-45mph, what is the best gear for that constant speed on a 250 cc bike?

Answer 1

40MPH plus...  top gear...  unless your still picking up speed.

Answer 2

always redline it in every gear

Answer 3

Watch your rpm's, they really determine when you wanna shift. On my sportbike im at least 5000 rpms before I shift.

Answer 4

Listen to the motor, it will let you know when to shift.

Answer 5

first your 250cc (most bikes no matter what cc are less than what they are called it is just a rounding off so we can make a group for license and taxation--200/250/350/400/500/550 & so on.) dont ask what speed in what gear --just listen to your engine talk to you--dont rev the guts out and change gear when it sounds smooth----to save fuel & 40-45 get into top gear ---i can ride my 1000cc kaw in top gear smoothly at 40mph --experience comes with riding --take care.