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Old 03-19-2013, 04:52 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Yes, you are right, I just checked my cell phone and I read the 73 as a 72. Even better compared to the Suzuki at about 80. The Suzi takes almost 11 seconds to get to 60 MPH while the Ninja is supposed to do it in 6 seconds.

Thanks for the correction. I will put the numbers in my fuel log and add the Ninja right now. The Ninja runs fine down to 29 MPH in 6th gear which is just above 3K RPM.

I also like the tubless rims on the Ninja and I think it might have radial tires, but not positive. I know it coasts much better than the Suzuki, probably a combination of better aero and lower rolling resistance but the cumulative difference is significant, probably better than 30%. It is enough to change the driving strategy to utilize the longer coasting distances and the fact that it will maintain speed while coasting down hills that would not maintain speed on the Suzuki.

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