Bike feels sluggish while cruising

zarir · 01-23-2012, 07:15 PM

Hi Guys,

I am a new to the forum and also a new S1000RR 2011 model. Bike now has 2,500km mileage on it. Bike is stock.

While cruising and maintaining throttle at 5,000rpm @ 4th or 5th gear. Then when i twist the throttle for more power, the bike feels sluggish. Feels like no power or not getting fuel properly. I have to twist the throttle harder and only after 7,000 rpm then the power kicks in again. Is it normal? Just need to be sure because after cruising your hands gets numbed and you have to force the throttle yourself for power to kick in again. Would appreciate feedbacks please. Thanks

**1000RR** · 01-23-2012, 07:38 PM

Mine doesn't do this... Should be pretty smooth and consistent. I would have your dealer check it out.

**Karlb** · 01-23-2012, 07:47 PM

what mode are you riding in??

pimpedc6 · 01-23-2012, 08:02 PM

the bike has very little power at 4-5k rpm in 4th or 5th gear. switch gears to 2nd or 3rd and crack on it. Also ride in sport or race. Rain mode has absolutley no power. you only have about 60 to 70 hp at the wheel in the 5k rpm range. Also the bike wont rev as fast accelerating in 5th vs 2nd gear. so you wont get to the power very fast. If it still feels sluggish then have your dealer check it out.

zarir · 01-23-2012, 08:26 PM

Felt on either race or sports mode. Thanks for the prompt feedback guys. Will get my dealear to check it out

**1000RR** · 01-23-2012, 09:08 PM

No matter the mode, it should be smooth and consistent. You'll know if there is an issue and the simple fact that you're asking would lead most to believe that it isn't acting properly.

Sure it's not gonna come on as strong as when you get up above 9/10K but it still has power and should be delivered smoothly/consistently.

Mbwanderski · 02-01-2012, 09:01 AM

i dont really have this issue with this either but yes obviously we are getting drastically more power when downshifting and releasing the hounds!!!

AL BEANS · 02-01-2012, 09:19 AM

SOUNDS TO ME LIKE HE IS RIDING WRONG MY BIKE DOES ABOUT 68 IN FIRST GEAR IF HE IS IN 5TH GEAR AND ROLLING THE THROTTLE ITS NO WONDER HE IS GETTING A LITTLE LAG ............BIKE IS IN TOO HIGH OF A GEAR AT TOO LOW OF A SPEED THE MOTOR IS STRUGGLING JUST MY 2 CENTS I AM ALWAYS IN 3RD MAYBE 4TH CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY ESPECIALLY IN JERSEY THE DRIVERS HERE ARE NUTS

dattaway · 02-01-2012, 09:29 AM

I solved this problem by putting my bike in caps lock mode.

AL BEANS · 02-01-2012, 09:42 AM

I like screaming over everyone on the interwebs (my work computer always stays in caps to enter ticker symbols)