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Old 06-25-2008, 11:29 AM   #34 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
I would really dispute claims that a motorcycle (at least one that I'd ride on the highway - 500 cc at a minimum) is really fuel efficient.
That is like saying cars are not fuel efficient because hummers are not fuel efficient And 50mpg without trying is good! Less rubber on the road and smaller frontal area and a streamlined body (and a small engine) for our imaginary vehicle are a formula for mpg success.
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