I read this and thought some of you might like to know this!
Horsepower:
The common measurement of an engine's output. By pure definition, one horsepower is the power needed to lift 550 foot-pounds one foot off the ground in exactly one second. In simpler terms, horsepower is one figure to consider for mid- and upper-range engine response. There's no magic number for ideal horsepower, as other variables like engine torque, vehicle weight, aerodynamics, and gearing all play supporting roles in the bike's overall performance.
Torque:
The rotational equivalent to force measured in pound-feet. Pound-feet isn't some kind of tortuous fetish; one pound-foot equals the twisting force produced when a one-pound force is applied at the end of a one-foot-long lever. You'll see the pound-feet measurement of torque touted with horsepower, even though horsepower often gets all the credit for an engine's performance. Remember, though, low- and mid-range response is where torque plays a big role.
It all boils down to HP + Torque = a Hayabusa!!!!
Horsepower:
The common measurement of an engine's output. By pure definition, one horsepower is the power needed to lift 550 foot-pounds one foot off the ground in exactly one second. In simpler terms, horsepower is one figure to consider for mid- and upper-range engine response. There's no magic number for ideal horsepower, as other variables like engine torque, vehicle weight, aerodynamics, and gearing all play supporting roles in the bike's overall performance.
Torque:
The rotational equivalent to force measured in pound-feet. Pound-feet isn't some kind of tortuous fetish; one pound-foot equals the twisting force produced when a one-pound force is applied at the end of a one-foot-long lever. You'll see the pound-feet measurement of torque touted with horsepower, even though horsepower often gets all the credit for an engine's performance. Remember, though, low- and mid-range response is where torque plays a big role.
It all boils down to HP + Torque = a Hayabusa!!!!
