000- 100 miles: 3500 rpm ( 60 mph) 100- 300 miles: 5000 rpm ( 85 mph) 300- 600 miles: 6000 rpm (100 mph) 600- 800 miles: 7000 rpm (115 mph) 800-1000 miles: 8000 rpm (135 mph) 9000 rpm (150 mph) ~10000 rpm (170 mph) [ mph is approximate speed in 6th gear ] [ at each rpm as measured by the gauge. ]