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Originally Posted by
Freez
Hi Kev.
Most if not all manufacturers will claim crank HP in their documentation as rear wheel HP can be affected by tyre grip, pressures and so forth. It is by far more stable and repeatable than rear wheel HP. Crank HP also makes a better story on the marketing brochure.
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I know what you mean, the Aprilia Dorsoduro claims 92HP, with most of the dyno runs that I have seen showing 75HP at the rear wheel.
Our XT's are not far off the mark from what Yamaha claim.