Speedo accuracy..?

weeveetwin · 07-May-2004, 14:19

Just how accurate is the speedometer on the 888? What speed are we really doing when the speedo reads 80mph? It feels a good deal less to me! Anyone ever measured their true speed against a known value?

Rob B · 07-May-2004, 14:42

My 888 is pretty good. I have been running about with the GPS on board and while the bike speedo tends to err on the high side, it's only ever by a few MPH.

If yours is like mine, I'd expect your 80 to be a true 75.

Rgds,

Rob

Nattyboy · 08-May-2004, 00:29

Funny...I always thought my speedo was a bit optimistic, but ive never really checked it against a mates bike...!!

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07-May-2004, 14:19	#1
weeveetwin Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 779 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wearside Speedo accuracy..? Just how accurate is the speedometer on the 888? What speed are we really doing when the speedo reads 80mph? It feels a good deal less to me! Anyone ever measured their true speed against a known value? Reply

07-May-2004, 14:42	#2
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy My 888 is pretty good. I have been running about with the GPS on board and while the bike speedo tends to err on the high side, it's only ever by a few MPH. If yours is like mine, I'd expect your 80 to be a true 75. Rgds, Rob Reply

08-May-2004, 00:29	#3
Nattyboy Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,181 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Swindon, Wilts Mood: Back down to 3 :>( Funny...I always thought my speedo was a bit optimistic, but ive never really checked it against a mates bike...!! Reply