I agree that constantly running a new engine at extreme high rpms could potentially be damaging.

I also feel that by NOT making SOME use of the full RPM range could cause things to not break in at their optimal level.

All the guys I know that build engines run 'em hard right from the get go, and don't have issues.

Most of the problems we see on the automotive side with engine problems, such as lack of power and oil consumption are on vehicles that are used... lightly, for lack of a better term.

So... I ran it like I plan on riding it.
It's a twin, not like I'm bouncing off the limiter all the time anyway. It makes torque, I use it.
Normal commuting I rarely get above 7K except when accelerating from a stop in first. :idk:

Seems to be working for me so far.

Also, the Regional service manager was at the dealership when I picked up the bike.
When asked about break in this is what he said.
"On the books, keep it under 6K till 300 miles, and under 7500 until 620 miles"
When asked how HE would break in the bike...
"I'd ride it like I plan on riding it. Don't be holding it in the upper RPM's, but it's not gonna hurt it to be there. This bike was made to take it."

cant argue with that.


curious as to what rider thinks-he just bought a new bike....and its his thread, jacked but still his lol

I've read in a mag recently that the first and 2nd year 675's are consuming oil if they were 'babied' on break in.

My old man made a good point when I talked to him about breaking my Buell in... "Ride it like you're gonna ride it cause if it's gonna fuck up, it'll probably still be covered under warranty."

another good point

exactly... and how many of us keep these bikes past 70k... which these motors SHOULD be able to reach in their sleep

Somebody had asked about the differences between this bike and my last bike so here are a few more observations after 200 miles so far. The seat is a lot narrower which makes it much easier to hang off the bike and get my body into the proper cornering position. I feel the bike is also much more stable when I hang off. The bike doesn't move around like the Kawi did due to the suspension being 100 times better. The Battlax tires are very sticky and grip the road very nicely. Chicken strips are down to half an inch and I feel like I hang off the bike more because the bike is more stable.

So this is what you were talking about, Rider? SWEET. Are you still basking in your new bike smell?

Yep the more I ride the more I love it and I am grinning ear to ear every time I get on it.

Sportrider has a nice write up this month on the 08' 750! Their dyno ran a conservative 123.1 hp and 53.9 ftlbs torque. They pointed out that this was a lower figure from the 07 model but could not account for the new ram air changes in top end actual hp. They did say mid range was vastly improved and it does appear to have a very nice torque graph with lots of overrev.

Big news is, as proposed it would qualify for the new (and terribly written) 2009 AMA/DMG Daytona Superbike class!!!! Looks like the 750 will come back like gangbusters!:drool: