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Old 06-23-2012, 10:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
redyaris
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Streamlining CBR600 for Bonneville & Vetter Challenge

I have a 1988 Honda CBR 600 that had a damaged fairing that needs replacement. So what I plan to do is build a dustbin type fairing with cargo space for 4 bags of groceries, and see if I can get into the 150 mph club at Bonneville and then get over 100mpg at the Vetter Challenge.

The numbers from the aero/rolling resistance calculater are

Wt 660 lbs
Crr 0.015
Cd 0.30
A 6.5 sq ft
CdA 1.95ft/0.18m
Eff 22%
Dr Tr 95%
Para 500 watts


This should get me 101.26 mpg @ 65 mph, and should need 49.5 bhp at 155 mph the bike is supposed to have 85 bhp.


Last edited by redyaris; 06-24-2012 at 09:33 AM..
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