"Cans" Vs Bikes

**RiderInBlack** · 26th April 2004, 07:51

Stupid question, but could you design them to? Would there be an advantage in it?

**marty** · 26th April 2004, 08:05

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Granted, bikes CD figures are not great, but their CDa (co-efficient of drag x area is better than most cars. Thats why a Hyabusa only needs 180 hp to hit 300km/h, compared to a 550 Maranello's 550.

ONLY 180hp????

**pete376403** · 26th April 2004, 12:14

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Granted, bikes CD figures are not great, but their CDa (co-efficient of drag x area is better than most cars. Thats why a Hyabusa only needs 180 hp to hit 300km/h, compared to a 550 Maranello's 550.

Leaving aside the HP for a second, the bikes Cd is probably ok on its own, but terrible when the rider is added.