6-speed gearboxes.

[RentaTriumph]

I rate them as complete overkill on a 65+hp road bike.
Why Harley did it I have no idea - they could get away with 3.

Fo' or agin?

Gears are like chicks I suppose. I would rather have more choice than limiting myself too a few :-).

[pete376403]

I put a 6 speed from an FZ750 into my sons FZR1000. (because the 5 speed was rooted and an FZ750 motor was available, no other reason).
He says its a lot better on the 'tukas, the ratios are closer so the revs don't drop so much between shifts. Not sure about the revs/speed ratio in top gear between the old 5 speed and the new 6 speed.

[Slyer]

I think we can all agree that 250s need 'em.
Argh so many gears, keeps you busy though.

[xwhatsit]

I think we can all agree that 250s need 'em.

Yup. I'll tell you guys all about it when I drop the 6-speed box I bought (from an XR250R) into my (5-speed) 250RS. I think it'll do well.

Point taken about 3rd gear and riding with the throttle -- TRX850, choose either 2nd or 3rd depending on the gauge of twisty and you can chop off your feet and left arm. A very different experience to what I'm used to.