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sendler · 11-12-2012, 05:41 PM

Added mass on a motorcycle with it's high power to weight ratio improves the effect of pulse and glide. As long as there is minimal city cycle driving in the fuel economy competition, you will turn a better number with added mass.

11-12-2012, 05:41 PM	#54 (permalink)
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