P500 High Altitude P500

[Keebler]

I was wondering if there is any forum experience with using the P500 for high altitude trails with two adults onboard and a couple hundred pounds of camping equipment. I am not looking for high performance, just trying to determine if it is capable at trail speeds. Years ago I rode a Honda XR250 through the mountains of Colorado and Utah and anything about 9000 feet was like riding a way overweight 125. Back in the day all bikes had carbs so I am hoping fuel injections has helped a lot.

 

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[oldfortyfive]

I've had mine up to 7600 feet with out any noticeable issues.

 

[snakeriver]

I have had mine to 7000 ft with 2 male adults, and about 175lbs of gear with no issues.

 

[Fatsquatch]

You used the word speed and P500 in the same post in relation to each other. Something is obviously wrong.

I've not been into even moderate elevations with mine, but I think it is geared low enough that it will do high elevations loaded down ok. It will be a fun trip. It won't be a fast trip though.

Red is still the fastest color though.

 

[DDDonkey]

We had a couple P5’s with us on the Silverton ride this year up to 12600’ with no issues, just a little slow and had to pick their lines. No issues that I know of on the ride.

 

[Keebler]

Thanks for all responses. I will have some first hand experience after summer. Sorry for the contradictory wording, I meant "trail pace". Even in my prime the other word didn't really apply.

 

[Fatsquatch]

Thanks for all responses. I will have some first hand experience after summer. Sorry for the contradictory wording, I meant "trail pace". Even in my prime the other word didn't really apply.

Look forward to seeing pics of the adventures

 

[caballero59]

I've had mine over 13000' with three good sized people crammed on board (uncomfortable!). It's was no hotrod but it didn't seem to be laboring.