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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Shon on December 22, 2004, 08:44:45 AM

Title: Hm... 25 or 33 Kw
Post by: Shon on December 22, 2004, 08:44:45 AM
Whats the best way to test  if a GS500 has 25 or 33Kw.If it manages to get 170 kmh is that enough to claim is has 44 Hp?
Title: Hm... 25 or 33 Kw
Post by: danci1973 on December 22, 2004, 10:10:20 AM
QuoteWhats the best way to test if a GS500 has 25 or 33Kw.

A dyno test.

QuoteIf it manages to get 170 kmh is that enough to claim is has 44 Hp?

No, if you're talking 170 speedo-indication.

Yes, if you're talking real (GPS) speed.

 D.

PS: My speedometer - for example - seems to be ~15% off - it shows 170km/h when I really go 150km/h.