Gear Ratio Rockster vs R

WannaBeemer · Post by **WannaBeemer** » Tue May 23, 2006 6:27 pm

Local dealer has loaned me an 04 Rockster overnight to try out and I find I'm always looking for another gear, is the final gear ratio on a Rockster different than the standard R1150R? Also I think I'm too hunched over on the Rockster and now leaning towards a R.

frevrod · Post by **frevrod** » Wed May 24, 2006 2:06 am

There are 2 different gearboxes, it seems pot luck which one you get but both bikes have essentially tha same engine setup.

Do what I did and put some Roadster bars on the Rockster. get the best of both worlds.

leno · Post by **leno** » Wed May 24, 2006 4:13 am

Both bikes can be had with and overdrive 6th gear which gives about 3000rmp at 60mph. This was a non cost option so a lot of bikes have it. If you do any miles on the road then it's worth having. Some people moan that 6th then lacks pull at low reves, but I think they have forgotten there are 5 other gears and you don't get charged extra for using them.