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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Reasonable efficiency in watt hours per mile
« on: June 18, 2015, 02:29:13 AM »So I have about 500 miles on my 2015 FX and have been messing around with a windscreen and some basic riding techniques and drive modes. Before I put my windscreen on I was averaging about 75-85 wh/mi at an average of 40mph. Now with my windscreen installed and being tuned it I am getting around 60-70 wh/mi at the same average speeds. This is great as it shows what just a little aerodynamicals can do for efficiency! My problem is that I have no idea if this is a good number or not so great. I would like to see what other people's average watt hours per mile is (with average speed).Hi again,
One thing I did not expect was that using the same MX style helmet that tried to rip my head off from the wind at 65mph was able to increase my efficiency with the new windscreen due to the visor acting as a second wind deflector! If I tuck a few inches wearing this MX helmet I lose almost all wind noise and my efficiency change to 55 wh/mi. Using a standard round helmet I can only get about 70 wh/mi! Again though, I have no idea if these are good numbers or not....any input is good input.
Can you please share a picture of your wind shielding setup to... maybe mimic and reevaluate your data?
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