What is an acceptable speed on a public road?

[pzkpfw]

....on the open road i sit around 110ks

Geez, you're gonna die!

[JimO]

Geez, you're gonna die!

eventually

[pzkpfw]

eventually

Yep, me too.

I sit at about 110 (indicated), usually. According to my GPS and the road-side signs that's "really" more like 100.

But I'll fang it up a bit to pass someone, that's usually around 120-140 (indicated).

If I really think it's "safe" (conditions, traffic, and cops) I might cruise at 120 (indicated).

Occasional bursts of madness have seen me get to about 170-180 (indicated), just to do it, but after that I get scared off by the thought of damage to me, my bike or my license.


The poll is way too simplistic to answer.

[Kendog]

I imagine racing / track days could be fun, but you're never going to get 100+ corners in a race track.

Well there is clearly nothing more I can say to convince you otherwise, based on that statement.

[The Pastor]

Well there is clearly nothing more I can say to convince you otherwise, based on that statement.

My opinion is not easily swayed one way or the other, I do what I want when I want.

[JimO]

I do what I want when I want.

thats your problem right there

[JimO]

sounds like you need a big cup of "grow the fuck up"

[The Pastor]

thats your problem right there

sounds like you need a big cup of "grow the fuck up"

Why? I'm only posting what i've observed on many kb rides. Lots of people say speeding is bad, yet they do it, and they do it well.

[onearmedbandit]

I plead the 6th gear.

[EJK]

Only if I ever owned a bike that can go 140kph+

[mynameis]

Can your 250 do 200+ wait till batman sees this thread

Here kitty, where is he

[Number One]

thats your problem right there

Actually not HIS problem....more like OUR problem well actually anyone nearby him on the road perhaps.

FTR - On the open road I sit on no higher than 110. (120 if passing....130 when I haven't paid attention to my speed and it has crept up as I tootle along boring motorways)...naughty naughty!

I do admit to having seen 160 on the dial out in the boondocks on the odd open straight bit of road when only myself and one or two like minded others around....but now I'm all growed up I know that shit could happen even in these situations - think of the sheep!

AND I am a nana who likes the journey as well as the destination!

[Str8 Jacket]

In my case I have two bikes that are grossly out in their speedo readings. On my FXR when my speedo reads 115, it is actually doing 100 on my RG 120 is about 100kph. I once saw 140kph on my FXR which would have in reality been around the 115-120 mark tops. Guess what I am trying to say is that sometimes you aint going as fast as you think you are.
I have no problem with speed if people ride their own ride. What is dangerous is the antics that some people seem to pull just to get to those speeds along with the way they ride. A good rider will be smooth and consistent no matter what speed.

[PrincessBandit]

How many who have posted in the poll would throw a tanty when the inevitable ticket arrives in their letterbox? For surely one will materialise eventually...
I am assuming that those who have chosen the upper limits listed do it where the likelihood of being caught is pretty much nonexistent. I still would not want to share the road with you, but unfortunately me and other road users might not have any say in that matter.

[Scuba_Steve]

I tend to choose a safe comfortable speed over the legal one, which yes usually means I am "speeding" but I care more about my life than a insignificant needle on a insignificant dial and would rather use the time spent looking at these unimportant things on atually watching the road & keeping myself alive, in saying this tho remember I did say "safe, comfortable speed" in no way do I find excessive speeds appropriate. Live by the ACC saying "Drive to the conditions!"