how can i get my R1 to go faster than 180?

Answer 1

change your gear ratio (front sprocket/back sprocket sizes) smaller rear larger front. why won't it go over 180 now? i have an 07 and live at 4500 ft altitude and on flat straight road (which i have plenty of) mine tops out at 188 bone stock . plenty of mods to go

Answer 2

u do realize that if u are caught going at triple digit speeds it will earn u at the very least a 1 year license suspension. also tack on a possible 6 month stint in the county lockup. most states define reckless op as 20 mph or more over the speed limit....but i guess u have enough coin in the pocket to afford a lawyer that might be able to grease some influencial palm. have u ever seen what happens when speed gets a squid killed? how about this 1: http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa258/forktail_devil/pic00491.jpg

this guy thought he was cute doing about 115 or 130 down the interstate, and faceplanted himself in the rear of a tractor trailer. if u think this is bad, there will be nothing left of the bike to identify if u hit something much faster...and considerably less than 180 mph. i have the feeling that this is going to wind up being the remains of ur bike if u dont back it down. btw, i highly doubt that this squid had an open casket funeral either.

Answer 3

First off; whoever said their R1 goes 188mph is full of crap! Stock speedometers are notoriously inaccurate, modern motorcycle speedometers only take wheel motion into account to formulate 'speed', altitude, wind resistance, road conditions, and rider/gear weight also have to be accounted for; so to whoever posted that remark; Wrong answer, try again.

But let's use Relax1 as a model, let's say his speedometer is reading 188MPH. Let's take this number "SS" (for supposed speed), and subtract 5% and 9% (the range of inaccuracy in MOST motorcycle speedometers... our feasible range of speed is between 171 and 178. Let's use magazine test numbers for our next part (let's assume you have a 2006 R1), the result is 160RWHP. To add a ACTUAL, not indicated 10MPH to your bikes speed would probably take about 180 HP or so. I've seen where they theoretical HP needed for a Hayabusa to do 200 mph, is close to 205HP. Stock it makes 170HP, and making it go 14MPH faster requires almost a 20% increase in power... So do the math, you're going to need at least 25-30 more horsepower to break 180 realistically... But if you're happy enough with your speedometer reading '180' just change your sprockets.

Answer 4

The 180+ MPH range is usually reserved for the Hyabusa's and Zx-14's of the world, but an R1 is a great platform on which to push the barrier. First, go simple and get your self an aftermarket exhaust pipe. To go more extreame, you can buy upgraded camshafts for your bike that add much needed horsepower. If you are really extreame, there are even Nitrous Oxide kits that are being produced for motorcycles now. There are various other modifications that can be purchaased, such as racing (higher compression) pistons. The only problem with the upgraded pistons is that your bike will then require racing fuel (100+ Octane), which is scarse, and expensive. You might also want to modify your sproket on the back wheel, to one that is more suited for high speed than acceleration. Hope this helps!
-James

Answer 5

Here's the sad part, guys...I used to sell for a Honda/Kawasaki dealership and see all the kids coming into the showroom. They weren't interested in safety or survival. All they wanted to know was, "How fast will this one go? Is this one faster than that one?" I'm talking 17 year olds with one foot in the grave. Might as well include a body bag in the deal...and if you don't sell it to 'em, the competition will, just like owning a liquor store or gun shop...can't concern yourself with what's gonna happen once it goes out the door.
My instructor at police motorcycle academy used to say, "There are three kinds of riders: Those who have crashed, those who are gonna crash and those who are gonna crash AGAIN...because they didn't learn anything the first time." K ;o)

Answer 6

by an aftermarket exhaust, that is lighter and has better flow.

decent tyres... don't go fast on crappy or worn tyres

weight reduction, lighter fairing is available for the R1, higher flowing air filter. that is the basic ways, then to spend a little more money, you get a chipped ECU, to alter the power curve, different cams, you could get the head ported and polished, oversize pistons, bore out the cylinder.

or hey if you wanna totally ruin the rideabiliity but make it superfast, plenty off people are turboing R1s and GSXRs

Answer 7

I believe the max speed for any street bike is 186. The hayabusa and the ZX 14 have electronic speed governers, and the top speed is 186, has been for yrs. Unless you can surpass the governer, you can't go any faster. I'm sure if you changed the gearing, it wouldn't help, because the engine will simply not go over 186

Answer 8

^ +1 like he said, you'll need a LOT more power to create a small increase in top speed.

wind resistance increases exponentially. changing the gearing MIGHT help, but the bottom line is that at some given speed, the wind is pushing back at you with a force equal to the max hp your bike puts out.

either make more power, or get more aerodynamic.

taking off weight will get you to your max speed in a shorter time, but won't actually increase said top speed.

Answer 9

180 what

Answer 10

If your asking about going faster than a 180mph, then you have never been over 100mph and you don't own a R1 and what road do you think you can go over 180mph at Squid.