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Old 04-17-2015, 08:19 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gil View Post
Someone in here was riding a BMW 650cc bike named Teresa, he was getting impressive numbers. As far as I understand a single big cylinder is the most efficient. A automotive article from Car & Driver emphasized that 500cc cylinders, with long stroke, where becoming standard size for engines of the big car manufacturers. Weather it be a 4 cylinder or eight, 500cc per cylinder was determined to be the most efficient.

Why 0.5-Liter Cylinders Will Soon Dominate Automotive-Engine Design

gil
Details: Teresa - 2004 BMW F650CS Fuel Economy - EcoModder.com

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