Tach Truths

[High_Revs_17]

Results were taken from a Dynojet Model 150

Honda CBR600RR
Indicated rpm: 5000, 10,000
Measured rpm: 5000, 10,000
Indicated max rpm: 15,200
Measured max rpm: 15,200

Kawasaki ZX-6R
Indicated rpm: 5000, 10,000
Measured rpm: 4700, 9400
Indicated max rpm: 15,800
Measured max rpm: 14,550

Suzuki GSX-R600
Indicated rpm: 5000, 10,000
Measured rpm: 4700, 9400
Indicated max rpm: 16,400
Measured max rpm: 15,400

Triumph 675
Indicated rpm: 5000, 10,000
Measured rpm: 4700, 9200
Indicated max rpm: 14,500
Measured max rpm: 13,250

Yamaha YZF-R6
Indicated rpm: 5000, 10,000
Measured rpm: 4900, 9500
Indicated max rpm: 17,500
Measured max rpm: 15,950

CYCLE WORLD
7/06 issue


Dyno chart observation: Regarding smooth lines on the horsepower and torque chart the Yami was by far the worst with lots of dips at certain revs. It may have more peak horsepower than the others, but it's underpowered compared to the rest all the way thru the tach just before it peaks.