09-16-2016, 11:23 AM
Maybe a good question would be how much HP does one really need? If you are talking about only meeting the speed limit, solo rider, limited gear with generous amounts of time to attain that limit.. Maybe 25 or 30 hp.. Maybe even less than that considering an 80 mph speed limit like in Utah.
I know I use about 70 of the 110 rwhp on my touring bike, and about 60 of the 85 rwhp available on my CB, often less on both.
When you are in top gear running 55 mph on the CB (which equates to about 2500 rpms) you are using approx 30 hp. Getting on the freeway or passing a car you use a bit more.
I know I use about 70 of the 110 rwhp on my touring bike, and about 60 of the 85 rwhp available on my CB, often less on both.
When you are in top gear running 55 mph on the CB (which equates to about 2500 rpms) you are using approx 30 hp. Getting on the freeway or passing a car you use a bit more.