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Originally Posted by greenaero
Etiainen, Correct, the 80's Vetter fuel economy competitions were in the 55mph national speed limit era so very small bikes could be used to reach the speed limit. The winners were also tiny, uncomfortable and impractical for daily use. The current Vetter Challenge requires motorcycles that can go 70mph into a 30 mph headwind, carry 4 bags of groceries and get 100 mpg. Craig Vetter's research indicates that at least 16 HP is needed so that is why most of the competitve gasoline- powered bikes are around 250cc displacement .
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Ok, that makes sense then. Seems like a good idea to use more practical competition terms.
I wish I had time for aero mods. But college just won't end
