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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
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That reminds me of another point: motorcycle drivetrains appear to me to be quite lossy. By that I mean, unlike in most cars where the power goes from engine to trans input shaft to output shaft to differential to wheels, bikes usually (always?) employ chains or belts between engine and trans, and after trans too.  More chains and belts and shafts and **** means more drivetrain losses. |
I don't know, but I did recently read that chain drives are efficient.
I'm guessing a motorcycle driveline is also more efficient because the transmission is smaller and lighter, and there's no 5-foot driveshaft or differential (RWD).