On Fri, 14 May 2021 at 03:28, Robert Bruninga via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote:
> Wind drag only becomes significant beginning at about 45 MPH Tell that to a cyclist. This was something that automotive designers used to say years ago and what they meant was... We have so much engine power available, that aerodynamic drag isn't affecting vehicle performance until you exceed 45mph. They weren't much concerned with fuel economy. Motorcycles have truly horrible aerodynamics,but some attempts at improvement have been made over the years. The Royal Enfield Dreamliner was one example and as well as top speed and economy, it actually improved acceleration, despite a 40 or so pound weight penalty. https://www.oldbikemart.co.uk/the-dreamliner-lives-on/ -- Paul Compton www.paulcompton.co.uk (YouTube channel) _______________________________________________ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addresses in TO and CC fields UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/ LIST INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org
