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Old 02-05-2013, 02:52 AM   #122 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by PeterS View Post
Which is where a Craig Vetter type fairing comes in. From the drag coefficient of his fairing suggested here
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...-24166-10.html and using the calculator at the top of this page I calculate a top speed for a 10hp diesel powered bike WITH a Vetter style fairing would give 70mph and 120mpg US..... but as you say, 55 mph without a fairing .
That wouldn't work for me since I'd want a dual-purpose (on/off-road) motorcycle
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