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Originally Posted by tgold

Aerodynamics absolutely affect acceleration.

Ever race bicycles in a pack and then try to break away? That'll tell you a lot about how aerodynamics apply at low speeds as well. Sure, a 250 Ninja has a lot more power than a bicycle racer, but air resistance affects acceleration regardless. It's a matter of physics, it's not a matter of opinion.

- be careful not to contradict yourself when you talk like this: "It's lighter. A small advantage to be sure, but the cumulative effect of reducing weight in a bunch of small places is where it becomes noticeable. In the supersport class, it's tougher to to get an advantage in that department, so that means that you have to pay closer attention to do everything that you can within the rules to remove excess weight. Many people think that a certain little thing won't make a difference, but those little things add up."