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Old 07-20-2011, 09:07 AM   #32 (permalink)
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That is what I am trying to say, in response to:
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Originally Posted by jkv357 View Post
True, but as far as conventional high performance motorcycles go, it's <the busa>the best overall shape available. It's the base for most Land Speed Racing efforts because of it's superior aerodynamics.

A modified design just went 311 MPH.
The thing that went 311mph bears no resemblance to a stock busa in shape or in power output.

The other point is that 311mph is a function of aerodynamic drag and power, and not fuel efficiency, though minimal drag certainly helps there, we cannot draw any conclusions from the 311mph figure, it is meaningless in an economy discussion.
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