This bike is to slow

[klenoth]

Yes, it is. Or is the semi trucks longer or have I becomed a chicken.
Serious, is anybody of you feeling that the bike is a little-bit on the underside on the engine.
After laying a trip of 1500km it became really bothersome. I constantly don't want to overcome cars ect. cause I felt like there wasn't enough power to make it safely.
I have world crosser with arrow headers and acropovic slip on.
Is it worth doing something to get the bike faster or should I just look for something else?
Any thoughts?

 

[cochise325]

Maybe you have been eating too well?

 

[Don in Lodi]

Wow. For me, on a single car pass starting at 60mph, I can easily be over 80 by the time I'm done. And I'm a big boy. I too am cautious in passing, even though this bike is far quicker than my previous bike. That's my problem, 15 years, 110,000 miles on that slower bike.

 

[RockyDS]

Maybe you have been eating too well?

That's what I was thinking.

Or maybe he was trying to pass Kimi Räikkönen?

Try one of these:

Ducati 1098s 169 mph (271 km/h)

Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille 175mph (281 km/h)

Yamaha YZF R1 176mph (283 km/h)

Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 178mph (286 km/h)

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (299 km/hr)

Suzuki Hayabusa (303 km/hr)

BMW S1000RR (305 km/hr)

 

[KPK]

Are you riding around in Tmode? I have a hard time believing that it is hard to pass anything with the Torq curve of the S10. I leave mine in 6th and pin the throttle ::26:: by the time I pass a semi truck I am well over a hundred MPH. You might need a Hyabusa.

 

[VAT]

I have not experienced that feeling. I am pleased with my 2012 Super T. Just got back from a weekend trip and we traveled the highway (I-45 from Galveston to Dallas) to return home. The posted speed is 75MPH but, there were few vehicles obeying that limit. We were hitting 90-95MPH just to stay with the flow of traffic. We would run up on vehicles/18 wheelers traveling slower and have to pass.......No problem. The bike is not a "kick back" cruiser or a "high RPM" sports bike but, it will definitely get up & go. I don't have any aftermarket engine modifications but, am still pleased with its performance. A lot of owners have performed the ECU re-flashe & claim that helps with several issues. I guess you just have to determine what you really expect to get out of your adventure bike & if this type of bike is really your desire. I have had the big cruisers (limited to the pavement) and love them. I have rode sports bikes and love the high RPM's and acceleration they produce (that's why I have never owned one - I would kill myself). The Super T was my step up from the KLR650.........Night & day. The highway, FM roads, twisties, switchbacks........the Super T handles them well. The gravel, fire roads, goat trails, mining roads......a little more heavier than the KLR but, still gets us through it.
Hopefully, you & your ride can come to an agreement that will give you what you are looking for.
::022::

 

[Gee-Tee]

Has to be a troll.

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[klenoth]

No Im not a troll
I previously owned a Honda CB1300 and a Suzuki SV1000S and the Suzuki was pretty fast. But you know here in Norway the roads pretty much doesn't have long stretches (I dont want to be killed in a font collision) And ok, mabe I weigh to much 105kg but 20 kg or so would not do the trick. When I am in 6th. gear and give the bike full throttle It would be to damn slow.
I have to go down in 3rd. and it goes up to 150km/h. But not in a blast
I probably have to change the bike, cause when I rode in Sweden yesterday I was doing 140km/h for a couple of hours and I now have tinnitus cause of all the wind noise.
Now I'm thinking to give up the entire Adventure Touring Bike scheme and get a sport touring bike.
One thing is for sure, its nice to have when I came across some road work (with gravel)

 

[McBride]

You have got to be kidding me!!!

 

[markjenn]

Having ridden extensively in Europe with higher traffic densities and a lot more aggressive passing, what works in the wide-open spaces of the US might seem a little inadequate in Europe. Passing is a whole different deal over there - I can recall some days where I'd pass literally hundreds of vehicles every hour and you get good exploiting passing opportunities that are very marginal. An excess of power is a safety feature.

- Mark

 

[rem]

How fast do you want to go ???? ::025:: Seriously, if you really thing this is an issue, you may be experiencing a legitimate problem of some kind. As far as I'm concerned, it goes like stink when I need it to. Might wanna check it out. Ride another one if you can and compare. R. ::024::

 

[14kmtnman]

My bike wants to pass everything ahead of it........maybe it's because of the stealthy gray paint?

 

[Kiwi Graham]

Klenoth, I'm thinking there must be something wrong woth your bike mate.
Ive had mine over 6 months now and done several tours on it two up with all the luggage and on occasion had some quite spirited riding with the groups of friends I tour with.
I cant say I feel it lacks in acceleration with the TC off it will even loft the front wheel hard on the gas.

How old is your bike? Is there another you can reference it against?

 

[MurphCO]

This bike is to slow
As
Your opinion is to meaningful



::015::

 

[OX-34]

Most of us here are happy with the performance of our Teneres.






Maybe he just wants a faster adventure bike.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I don't have an ECU flash (yet), but Checkswrecks recently let me take his for a spin. Little doubt I could exceed the available traction if I wanted to with his flashed bike. Pretty cheap solution to make this not so fast bike, a whole lot quicker.

 

[dandil726]

can't relate at all to your comments. Have been on two 950 mile trips, one in June & one in July. Combo of 2 lane & Interstate. On the 2 lane I zipped around traffic passing with little effort. On the interstate I cruised at 80 - 85 at around 4500 -5000 rpm. All in Touring mode, would've been quicker in Sport mode. This is a new bike this year and I haven't been disappointed after 2,800 mile.

 

[OX-34]

In February this year I did a ride of 8500km in under 100 hours all on 2 lane. No interstates in the Oz outback. Fully laden.



And as for the 'semi-trailers', I had to contend with overtaking these monsters we call road trains:



There are much faster bikes, but lack of overtaking speed was not a factor.

 

[Combo]

Honda CB1300 and a Suzuki SV1000S is not in the same ball park as far as Adventure Touring ...................I think you may want Sport Touring.

This about sums it up:

Adventure travelling takes skill, courage and endurance – as well as faith in your machine. Faith that it'll love rocky river crossings and dirt roads as much as you do. Faith that it's going to be comfortable on a long freeway haul. Faith that it's got what it takes to carve up twisty mountain roads.

The Super Ténéré is built from the ground up to be the most exciting next-generation adventure tourer, combining Yamaha's Dakar-bred toughness and reliability with light, easy handling and advanced rider assist technology.

 

[saddletramp]

It's interesting how the swords come out when anyone states something a bit contrary about the S-10.

I have to kind of agree with the OP. After having a FJR1300, C-14, & an FZ1 (& many others) prior to the S-10 the S-10 seems a bit lacking in the acceleration department. I tell my buddies it's kind of a Chevy Suburban. It's very versatile & comfortable but not a sports car. That said, my bike is totally stock engine wise.

However, my Super Tenere is becoming one of the favorite bikes that I've ever owned. I say that & also call it the homeliest bike I've ever owned.

OP, get an FJR1300 & you'll never look back.

Har det got! (yup, I'm fluent in Danish).