04-08-2016, 10:47 AM
(04-08-2016, 09:42 AM)Elipten_imp Wrote: I was taught that for every increase of 1,000ft in elevation a normally aspirated engine decreases 3% in horsepower
2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT
That's a good approximation. If Ridem took his re-flashed bike to a dyno at 5000ft he would be pulling about 6-10% less power. About, and I say about because that 3% figure is more applicable to carbureted engines, what us ordinary mortals get at S/L.
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