Understanding the Numbers.....

[ks-waterbug]

Seems to be alot of confusion on this subject, so I thought I'd put it to rest.......... READ ME
This article deals with cars but the same principals apply to motorcyles.

 

[ks-waterbug]

back up top........

 

[busabrother]

nice. try to make it a sticky

 

[Mikey D]

Horse power - when you see the speedo needle pegged on the right side.

torque - when you twist the throttle & the bars try to rip out of your hands.  

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hp torque and rpm are directly linked

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

yep....gotta love it!