My racing step-son says the 186 mph traces to the European or British motorcycle speed limit of 300 km/h. Apparently they think some of the Japanese motos are too fast.
M. F. Moon ------ Original Message ------ Received: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:43:01 AM PST From: "Han Maenen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[email protected]> Subject: [USMA:39971] Eurostar comes to a standstill The 300 km/h of the Eurostar were converted to 186 mph, that was back-converted to 299 km/h, and this ridiculous number has appeared in many English language newsitems. Now one can go on converting and back converting and in the end...... the Eurostar grinds to a halt! I wish everybody a fruitful 2008 and that this year may see real metric progress!
