08-23-2009, 11:34 AM
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Chaotic Neutral
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
Posts: 13,992
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Quote:
Originally Posted by karl_1052
Torque is a function of engine capacity and engine efficiency. The only way to increase torque is to increase breathing capacity.
HP is a function of torque at a specific rpm. Raise the RPM capacity and the HP goes up, but torque will always be the same.
My bike makes 80lb-ft from about 3000 rpm to over 10000rpm, with a peak of just over 100lb-ft at around 8000rpm. All due to the long stroke motor with an additional 340cc over a liter.
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