Average Speed on Highway Commute

specterunseen · 05-22-2009, 10:16 AM

Average speed on highway commute ON BIKE?

Do you move through traffic aggressively, semi aggressively, slow lane, etc?

OMEGA · 05-22-2009, 10:18 AM

i have always ridden above the speed of traffic, alot safer for my personal type of riding

specterunseen · 05-22-2009, 10:18 AM

clarification: WHEN TRAFFIC IS CLEAR ENOUGH.

80-85 mph on the beltway for me when it allows, keeps me in flow of the fast lane, and I pass the majority at about 2-5 mph. A few insane still pass me. No tickets yet.

RojerLockless · 05-22-2009, 10:18 AM

I woulda voted 75-83ish but thats not an option

OMEGA · 05-22-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RojerLockless

I woulda voted 75-83ish but thats not an option

lying , ive ridden with you and was well over 80

spartandude · 05-22-2009, 10:21 AM

Depends on what I feel like. Typically I ride rather non-aggressively, but if my wife calls

or something it will be much faster.

b18c1ej8 · 05-22-2009, 10:23 AM

85-90 mph indicated not true speed as i have no speedohealer but it is faster than traffic

Cerberus · 05-22-2009, 10:26 AM

75-80 for me, depending on traffic. I usually ride just a little faster then the majority of traffic. In my expierence, slowly riding through traffic is safer then staying on one spot.

specterunseen · 05-22-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cerberus

75-80 for me, depending on traffic. I usually ride just a little faster then the majority of traffic. In my expierence, slowly riding through traffic is safer then staying on one spot.

why would you park your bike on the beltway?

morvegil · 05-22-2009, 12:54 PM

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Meaner-n-u · 05-22-2009, 01:01 PM

Left lane when possible so I can watch for idiots behind and to the right instead of 360. 65 to 90 depending on traffic flow and how late I am for work...

Pyrofallout · 05-22-2009, 01:02 PM

Aggressive.

Ulric · 05-22-2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

I ride fast an aggressive to avoid all the idiots on cell phones.

You're gonna find more than you avoid that way.

Pyrofallout · 05-22-2009, 01:04 PM

I drive top speed anytime on the street. Especially in active school zones or construction areas.

GSXR_911 · 05-22-2009, 01:06 PM

HOV ftw when I go to an fro work, but basically its whatever the flow of traffic to avoid getting run over, so basically its 70 - 80mph as b18c1ej8 indicated.

gixxerbill · 05-22-2009, 01:48 PM

where 120-140 option I am riding a sportbike not a harley.

lanzer913 · 05-22-2009, 01:58 PM

my speedo is off by 19.1 percent so i do not know my true speed.

but always alittle faster then the flow of traffic

specterunseen · 05-22-2009, 02:04 PM

love how NO one says "the speed limit"

C.Hern5972 · 05-22-2009, 02:05 PM

WFO

(wide phuckin open)

im just playing. I drive 65-68

Pyrofallout · 05-22-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lanzer913

my speedo is off by 19.1 percent so i do not know my true speed.

but always alittle faster then the flow of traffic

If you know exactly how much it is off then you can do the math in your head and figure it out.

Speedohealer FTW!

View Poll Results: My average commuting highway speed (WHEN TRAFFIC ALLOWS)
85mph - 90mph	28	25.00%
80-85	34	30.36%
75-80	34	30.36%
70-75	15	13.39%
no higher speed limit (give or take 5mph)	1	0.89%
Voters: 112. You may not vote on this poll

05-22-2009, 10:16 AM	#1
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05-22-2009, 10:18 AM	#2
OMEGA good eenin *****es Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: se houston Feedback Rating: (4) Posts: 7,971 Experience: 6 years Bike(s): 2001 sv650(totalled) 01 yzfr6 now 2003sv1000	i have always ridden above the speed of traffic, alot safer for my personal type of riding
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05-22-2009, 10:18 AM	#3
specterunseen El Brilliante Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 1,592 Experience: 1 year Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): Kawasaki EX250 (dead due to mechanical failure) Kawasaki EX500 (on loan from a friend) Pending, bikeless once the 500 gone :-( Want Husky 510SMR or KTM 690 SMC to continue the hooligan activity	clarification: WHEN TRAFFIC IS CLEAR ENOUGH. 80-85 mph on the beltway for me when it allows, keeps me in flow of the fast lane, and I pass the majority at about 2-5 mph. A few insane still pass me. No tickets yet.
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05-22-2009, 10:18 AM	#4
RojerLockless member of NO MA`AM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willowbrook Area Feedback Rating: (10) Posts: 10,984 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 3 Bike(s): Honda CB919	I woulda voted 75-83ish but thats not an option
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05-22-2009, 10:23 AM	#7
b18c1ej8 semi-n00b Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: P-Land Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 411 Experience: 4 years Bike(s): 2001 CBR 600 F4I	85-90 mph indicated not true speed as i have no speedohealer but it is faster than traffic
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05-22-2009, 10:26 AM	#8
Cerberus Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 19	75-80 for me, depending on traffic. I usually ride just a little faster then the majority of traffic. In my expierence, slowly riding through traffic is safer then staying on one spot.
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05-22-2009, 12:54 PM	#10
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05-22-2009, 01:01 PM	#11
Meaner-n-u Just so you know... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: None-ya Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 5,072 Experience: 7 years Bike(s): 2013 Triumph Speed Triple SE 09 Fz6"Rrrrr"	Left lane when possible so I can watch for idiots behind and to the right instead of 360. 65 to 90 depending on traffic flow and how late I am for work...
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05-22-2009, 01:02 PM	#12
Pyrofallout <<<< S.B.N. >>>> Join Date: Feb 2008 Feedback Rating: (31) Posts: 25,364 Experience: 5 years Trackdays: 10+	Aggressive.
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05-22-2009, 01:04 PM	#14
Pyrofallout <<<< S.B.N. >>>> Join Date: Feb 2008 Feedback Rating: (31) Posts: 25,364 Experience: 5 years Trackdays: 10+	I drive top speed anytime on the street. Especially in active school zones or construction areas.
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05-22-2009, 01:06 PM	#15
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05-22-2009, 01:48 PM	#16
gixxerbill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Corpus Christi Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 9,847 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): K5 GSXR 1000 2008 Goldwing 1832 cc Bourget Low Blow Chopper	where 120-140 option I am riding a sportbike not a harley.

05-22-2009, 01:58 PM	#17
lanzer913 Cool Story Bro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spring Feedback Rating: (6) Posts: 4,979 Experience: 7 years Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 08 GSXR 600	my speedo is off by 19.1 percent so i do not know my true speed. but always alittle faster then the flow of traffic

05-22-2009, 02:04 PM	#18
specterunseen El Brilliante Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 1,592 Experience: 1 year Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): Kawasaki EX250 (dead due to mechanical failure) Kawasaki EX500 (on loan from a friend) Pending, bikeless once the 500 gone :-( Want Husky 510SMR or KTM 690 SMC to continue the hooligan activity	love how NO one says "the speed limit"
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05-22-2009, 02:05 PM	#19
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