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So, you basically have over 50 HP at the rear wheel at 4,500 RPM and right around 75 HP at 6,000 RPM. I'm sure my stock commando feels like a moped next to that... That's an impressive powerband, I bet it surprises the shit out of other racers. If you ever take any video of it in a race, I'd love to see that... again, thanks for sharing your build.
He biggest difference doesn't usually come from the motor. It is the light weight and the steering. Within reason, any motor will get you going fast enough to be competitive, if you have the right gearing. If you rely on horsepower to win races, there are always other guys who can outride you in the corners and get going earlier as they come onto the next straight. Of course if you have got the light bike, good handling and gearing and the more powerful motor, life is much easier. But getting it all together is not so easy. What interests me are the races between Kenny Cummins and Doug MacRae. Doug seems to be behind the 8-ball with the Commando frame etc. , but he does extremely well against Kenny with the Seeley.