I've only ever done the posted speed limit. But if I had to venture a guess I would say the 1200 pulls hard up until the upper 130's. Once you hit 140-ish, the lack of aerodynamics becomes a huge factor and acceleration slows down quite a bit. Going over 150 is possible, but the climb from 140-150 seems to take as long as the 0-140. lol

 

I hit 125 in 5th not close to red line???

 

I did 151 in 5th with both red shift lights on


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I've seen 151 in 6th on the track numerous times. Wind blast at that point is almost ripping my head off though. I think that some sort of fairing would likely increase top speed to 160.

 

140 and I think I was in 4th gear.


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147mph today read on for the boring bits.

Ok big guy here 6'2" and 230 with a backpack and shark raw helmet on (not great for aerodynamics) and I had a good spot to test speed today out by lake mead there is a nice stretch that I have hit 185 multiple times on my zx10R.

I must say that it didn't feel good, in fact a bit scary much more than my ZX at 185 when I hit 100 even lol. The wind blast is just insane and the backpack and helmet didn't help.

I hit 120 a couple times then came back by and gave it a nice long run and was at 147 and I am pretty sure I could have edged on up to 150 but man it was really scary like not sure if I could stay on the road or keep my facemask on and I didn't want to push my luck anymore.

It feels great from 0-80 in curves but it's definitely not my choice for high speed!

 

At a wind-free day at the track Monday, I was able to wring 155 out of the beast before needing to hit the brakes. Got the ABS in Sport going crazy in the front to make the first corner. Also found that the exhaust butterfly valve drags in hard right handers...also the peg. Seemed like peg and knee touch about the same time.

 

without a small fairing , it is difficult to hold the bike straight at over 185 km/h.
I hope an after market co will come up with a decent small fairing , style like the S4R .

 

Patience, Mr. Brown. A small fairing is planned for this summer.

 

I did 150 mph on a flat road and into a crosswind and it was unpleasant. Without a windscreen and fairing, the turbulence made it no fun, and I was pretty much over it and forever satisfied.

Buuuut... just now on Christmas day I had a wide-open stretch going downhill (maybe 1-2%) and a perfect 10 mph tailwind. I got up to 150 fast and easy and held on until I saw 160. And it was much nicer than my previous time; the air turbulence was not nearly as bad. I guess that tailwind made all the difference. It felt like I had 20 more HP. It was a pretty awesome day.

 

Is the M1200 speedo accurate?

 

according to 2 different GPS' I tried, no. At 120km/h it appears to be out by 6km/h.

 

yes - as tested against an 899 and 1199

 

I'd dig a belly fairing for looks. 260km/hr works for me as is.


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Here's what's on the way in February for the 1200/1200s models...

 

Yessssss. Straight to the paint shop to match mine.


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Love my belly pan....

Anyway, took it out and had an open stretch on the freeway- so I cracked it open.
155 mph indicated in 5th gear before traffic was coming up. And she had more to give.
147.3 according to GPS (the Pirelli Diablo SuperBike app).

 

my max has been 154.8 via GPS

 

I hit 263 Km/h

For me - no problem to ride 180 Km/h all day without the ugly small fairing when the wind within the standart.

 

How is the belly pan in regards to ground clearance? Does it touch down?

 

The 1200 bellypan is designed for the standard exhaust header and normal road riding. I have one on my 1200 and rode some 1000 miles last year in the SE Ohio twisties with no scraping. From some work I did last year with Ducati NA, it will scrape on the RH side if you get to a 46 degree lean angle, an amount usually only attainable at a track day, where we suggest you remove the pan.

 

140 I think and the wind was getting ridiculous.

 

Riding on the tail of an R1 to 145 mph_ he slowed down just when I was just about to shift to 4th...She's a 1200 and is really fast. She jumps up to 120 in flash so I'd say she could reach the governor at 186 pretty easily. 145 without a windshield is fast enough. Cuts through traffic in LA perfectly and the engine breaking keeps you in control. Wheelies if you want them, I like the 6" poor wheelies the best and can get those in the first three gears. Down shifting is music to year years - a little snap crackle pop. Get one!

 

FWIW, 186...downhill in a hurricane drafting a semi maybe. :devil

Aerodynamic drag on a unfaired biked is...a drag. Reason fairings exist in the first place.

 

I found this random picture from the Diablo Superbike GPS app on the inter webs, of a top speed run on a 1200s that is -1 in front.
Small Shift Tech carbon fly screen to sorta tuck behind.
I assume. Since it's a random pic.

 

Thread from the dead.


157mph chasing GSXR1K. Held the GSXR up to 135-140mph, then the show was over. Still had room to go. I'd say somewhere around 165mph top speed?

 

I'm still getting comfortable with the bike so, the max speed I've reached to this day is 200 km/h in 6th gear in touring mode, normally my max speed in my trips is 180 km/h

 

IMHO, ( humble being the operative word here ), the fun of a Monster lives in the 50Mph~100Mph zone where the torque and pull is intoxicating.
For top end exhilaration, get a Panigale. The charm of the Monster is its "naked" bad-ass muscle bike look. IMHO.

 

Hit 168 mph today on my 2019 1200 Anniversario playing with a Harley nightrod and GSXR 1000. Gixxer just kept going no problem lol. I was too chicken to go any faster.

 

If it's not on video, it didn't happen. :angel