can i get out of 3rd gear

[Dochunt]

I just moved from a Kawasaki Versys to a 2012 M796, which I got used but with only 700 mile.
I am riding the farm roads in South Jersey.
Where as the Kawi would get up to 5th or 6th gear and be comfortable at 50-60 MPH,  I can't get out of 3rd in the 796.
It seems to be much smoother when reving above 5000 rpm,
Seems a little clunky below 4000 rpm.
I am already at the speed limit at 5000 rpm in 3rd gear.
I have not gotten on the highways yet.
Is this how it is.
Would appreciate some input.
Thanks

[Dirty Duc]

That's how it is with stock gearing and stock fuel delivery.

[Dochunt]

Should I do something about it, is it worth doing.
How hard is it to change.

[Dirty Duc]

Many people change the front sprocket to 14 teeth.

It is relatively easy if you are mechanically inclined.

How many miles are on it?

[StephenC]

I did the sprocket change thing and it has certainly helped.  The speeds that I am allowed to ride now seem to fall in the sweet spot of each gear.  I still only ever use the 1st 4 gears and my commute includes a (short) freeway section at 100 kph.  I see it as an advantage, less gear changes!

[ducpainter]

Sorry...couldn't help it.

[Dirty Duc]

Changing the fueling is more money and more work, but reportedly smooths out some of the lower RPM choppiness.  Breaking it in helps with the choppiness, too.

[Dochunt]

I have about 850 miles on it. It is not a big issue and I agree about not needing to change gears so much.
I was just wondering if this was normal.
Which front sprocket would you guys recommend ?
I love the smoothness of the bike at around 6000 RPMs
Thanks for the education.

[Dirty Duc]

IME, it will take at least 10k miles for it to really come into it's personality...

With only 850 miles, a 14t front is the way to go.  When you change the chain and sprockets later on you can move back to the 15t front and get a bigger rear sprocket that suits your riding situation.

[Dochunt]

thank, I am looking forward to racking up the miles this summer