[jmeyn]

Amen!

Like 1.8s 60-80. Geared for 171 [email protected] rpm it puts out twice the thrust you need for 1 G acceleration in top gear, about 1100# available thrust for a 600# bike. I'll bet that guy doesn't let his kid ride it.

I agree, Sean. Stick to your fingers.

 

[jmeyn]

The article calls it a drag bike, so it gets sticky stuff on the strip to transmit more horsepower. But I hadn't heard that HP was the limit on drag speeds; it's all about control of available traction. Especially during launch! Let's see if this bike shows up in real drag competition.