diff --git a/src/k_bot.c b/src/k_bot.c
index c7b115d2f..21cd4f18e 100644
--- a/src/k_bot.c
+++ b/src/k_bot.c
@@ -422,11 +422,16 @@ fixed_t K_BotTopSpeedRubberband(player_t *player)
 {
 	fixed_t rubberband = K_BotRubberband(player);
 
-	if (rubberband < FRACUNIT)
+	if (rubberband <= FRACUNIT)
 	{
 		// Never go below your regular top speed
 		rubberband = FRACUNIT;
 	}
+	else
+	{
+		// Max at +25% for level 9 bots
+		rubberband = FRACUNIT + ((rubberband - FRACUNIT) / 4);
+	}
 
 	// Only allow you to go faster than your regular top speed if you're facing the right direction
 	if (rubberband > FRACUNIT && player->mo != NULL && player->nextwaypoint != NULL)