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Modern bikes are so well engineered that it would be very difficult to get the engine to overheat by just long distance riding.

Red lining for long stretches or lack of maintenance might cause the engine to overheat. But normal course of use, I highly doubt.

Hi

I have done lots of long trips 250kms a dozen of them with modded fz-16 and 650 kms once for bangalore with stock FZ-16. And I'll tell keeping speeds from 75-90 kms didn't stress the babe. I would also do a short bursts of 100-115 kms once in a while during the journey. Now the break time will be dependant upon you. Take a break for every 100 km or every hour according to the situation (climate, your time availability). On highways if there is less traffic then the engine is cooled with good amount of air pouncing and another thing what I noticed with my two vehicles (4wheeler and 2wheeler) is that when they get tired they show some signs of laziness. I don't know if it's my infatuation or foolish thinking but it worked to me a lot. After I felt that bike has got tired, I give a break of 15 mins and again they come to life. Giving breaks is good for both the babe and the ride and always try to keep maximum cruising speed at 75% of the top-speed. It's just my thought and I don't have any material to prove this!

Now a days, usually engine overheating does not happen. The bikes are well engineered to suit the climatic conditions of any region. Dont redline or acclerate and brake hard very often. Take breaks after driving for about an hour or so. This will help the bike, as well as yourself remain stress free

Cheerz!!