Thread: What was the fastest you guys driven?
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Old 04-22-2009, 11:54 AM   #48 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by FlashBazbo View Post
Most speedos are inaccurate -- and become wildly optimistic at higher speeds (for our own good). If you track speedo readings vs. a good GPS, you'll see the error pretty easily. (My Honda Accord is off by 3 mph at 70 mph. I'm confident my CBR600RR is off by more than that.)

My 132 in a '76 Camaro (back in '78 when I was young and stupid) was confirmed by four units of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. How's THAT for authentication?
Bikes are notorious for inaccurate speedometers. My friends GSXR600 was off by almost 10mph at higher speeds.
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