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Advanced Member | Burgermiser Gosport Peninsula-England. 2:32 pm January 22, 2010
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I wanted to know what my 400 K9 would do.
It has 2,700 + miles on the clock, since 1st. September, last.
My riding weight is 168 Lbs. (12 st.)
So, last Sunday, I opened her up, on a flat, long dual carriageway, with no other traffic on the road.
It "Clocked" 98 MPH. flat out.
Thats with my head tucked down behind the wind-screen, and my elbows in.
But we all know the clocks aren't a true indication of the real speed.
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Full Member | George 9:20 am June 5, 2009
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bernard said:
 Why are you all so concerned about the top speed of either the 400 or 650? We all know that speed is a killer. If you come off at high speed, you are dead and that's it. Both machines can comfortably do 90mph. I have a 400 and have done 90mph just to see. In the Uk, the speed limit is 70mph on dual carriageways and motorways. The police will ignore you up to 80mph but speed cameras wont. You can cover a lot of ground quickly at 80 and have a nice feeling of speed.
I get far more enjoyment riding a twisty road than riding at high speed.
My stepson has a motorbike that can do 175mph. That would frighten me no end and dont even try to keep up with him when we go riding together. I intend to enjoy life for as long as I am able and my Burghman gives me that satisfaction.
So lets ride safe and live another day.
Bernard, I agree with you on the importance of riding safely. In my youth I raced both short track and motocross on bikes that are only found in historic collections but now I thoroughly enjoy the power and comfort of my 400 K8 at appropriate speeds to the machine, conditions, and often the posted speed limit. Notwithstanding that, there is always an interest in the potential of any fine machine – hence – how fast will it really go? In the open stretches of highway in the American West where I love it is possible to test the limits of a bike. I leave that to others – that is why I asked the question and didn't volunteer an answer. Ride safely my friend.
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Junior Member | bernard north wales UK 8:47 am June 5, 2009
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 Why are you all so concerned about the top speed of either the 400 or 650? We all know that speed is a killer. If you come off at high speed, you are dead and that's it. Both machines can comfortably do 90mph. I have a 400 and have done 90mph just to see. In the Uk, the speed limit is 70mph on dual carriageways and motorways. The police will ignore you up to 80mph but speed cameras wont. You can cover a lot of ground quickly at 80 and have a nice feeling of speed.
I get far more enjoyment riding a twisty road than riding at high speed.
My stepson has a motorbike that can do 175mph. That would frighten me no end and dont even try to keep up with him when we go riding together. I intend to enjoy life for as long as I am able and my Burghman gives me that satisfaction.
So lets ride safe and live another day.
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spend it, you can't take it with you!
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New Member | britfan 4:35 pm June 4, 2009
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Well I have to admit that I was rather naughty a while ago, just out of curiosity, ran my poor old Burgie to the limit. Now the poor old girl is 9 years old and I need to treat her with a little respect, but she did reach 89 mph once.
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Junior Member | Terry B. Birch Bay, WA. 3:57 pm June 4, 2009
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These top speeds have been hashed many times on BurgmanUSA.
My 2006 AN400 had a top speed of 90mph verified by 2 separate GPS units. At wide open throttle, (nothing left) for a 1 mile run, the 400 speedo matched my GPS.
However, I now own a 2007 650 Exec with 21,810 miles on it, (all mine) and with GPS, show a top speed of 109mph while the digital readout says 115mph. This is about right for the 650.
If anyone says they are hitting 100+mph on their 400, they are in a dream world of wishfull thinking, or going down a 10% grade at wide open throttle. Other wise, most owner's I know, get around 90mph.
Terry B
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Full Member | Pinktatoo St. Joseph, MI 1:41 pm June 4, 2009
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I've had my 2008 Burgman 400 up to 85 and the rpm's weren't even close to the red. It still had more power even at that speed!!!
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I'm not riding too fast….I'm flying too low!!
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New Member | KapitanKarl Lancaster, Pa. 11:54 pm June 3, 2009
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I have a AN400 K8, now with about 5600 miles. My top speed so far has been in the high 70's on the speedometer. That was on I-95 to keep up  and it seemed like the rpm's were getting close to orange / red areas.
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Full Member | George 9:25 am June 3, 2009
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In the tests I have read about 2007 and later Burgman 400s the testers qualify the top speed as "about" or "nearly" 100 mph. What are the maximum top speeds 400 owners have actually achieved? These speeds were of course only obtained on closed private tracks, etc. etc. of course.
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