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Originally Posted by CZroe
Just to clarify, since the rev limiter isn't set to 12.3K RPM (doesn't even redline until 13K), the bike's top speed is not increased, just the speed at that given RPM. Basically, the top RPM attainable with the taller front gear is now lower because the wind resistance will overcome the HP sooner. Ultimately, you will reach the same top speed at a lower RPM.
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I think your explanation was more confusing than mine. LOL. However, theoretically, with the taller gear, the top speed does increase if you have enough HP to push it. I didn't want to mix in HP into the explanation since she was only asking how gearing relates to acceleration. To me, it's just easier using the larger numbers to show how different the Final drive becomes.
Sorry to derail the thread though.
