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Old 07-09-2012, 11:23 PM   #180 (permalink)
redyaris
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redyaris - '07 Toyota Yaris
Team Toyota
90 day: 45.54 mpg (US)

Gray - '07 Suzuki GS500 F
Motorcycle
90 day: 70.4 mpg (US)

streamliner1 - '83 Honda VT500 streamliner
Motorcycle
90 day: 75.63 mpg (US)

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It is important to differentiate between a 220 lb bicycle & rider steamliner and a 660 lb motorcycle & rider steamliner. The additional mass alone will make the motorcycle move less and move slower in a side wind. Although most of what is learned in reducing side wind effects on bicycles is transferable to motorcyles, as you suggest.
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