Thread: Aprilia SR 50 R
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Old 04-10-2023, 02:50 AM   #18 (permalink)
JacobLeSann
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Joggernot, those are some helpful images, thank you! It looks like the first image with the template aligned to my windshield is close to what I have done with the bike currently. I don’t want to add more above the storage clamshell as I already have quite a lot of surface area for crosswinds to catch. I think it looks nicer as it is, too.

In regards to top speed, that one is uncertain. I remember I drafted a semi truck one time and got close to 90 km/h. But when it comes to evidence, I have nothing that shows me going above 80 km/h. I was able to get above 100 MPG on the non-modified bike, but that number decreased as I moved from 60 km/h to 70 km/h as my cruising speed. That is now different.



The bike is pretty much done, in terms of rough work. I got a Gianelli Reverse exhaust and that seems to have moved the powerband up a bit. The bike is slower from a stop but it pulls much better at high speed. In gusty conditions, I can reliably hit 85-90 km/h. The bike is noticeably more affected by crosswinds, but not enough to be a problem. I’ve improved rear bodywork quite a bit and I think that helps. It looks like the exhaust has unlocked more power which allows me to take further advantage of my aero mods.

I will be painting everything up soon, so maybe I’ll test the naked bike out and compare. Been busy with Easter and other things so didn’t have enough time to test possible gas mileage estimates.


Here’s a fun video I made on the fly:

https://youtu.be/bGdhn9Ymy5E
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