09-08-2003, 05:46pm
I compared the Busa speedo with a Magellan Meridium Platinum GPS.
There will be some error due to the time I look at the speedo to the time I read the gps. Even though it was taped to the handlebars, the Busa fluctuates speed so easily, I had to do many attempts and take the median average result. The GPS has a resolution of 3 figures, so you lose the decimal once you hit 100km/h. My 2001 Busa is stock with OEM Bridgestones that are due for replacement (both). This will more than likely have a bearing on the results.
Speedo Indicated.........GPS Indicated
.........60..........................58.2
.........80..........................76.6
........100.........................94.2
........120.........................112
From this, calculated at an average of 4.5% error:
300 km/h indicated is only 285km/h, or 315 indicated equals 300km/h.
Goddammit. I'm ready for the popcorn fight to follow
If anyone in Melbourne wants to test theirs, drop me an e-mail. It'll cost you a coffee though.
Peter Altas
BUSA-1
There will be some error due to the time I look at the speedo to the time I read the gps. Even though it was taped to the handlebars, the Busa fluctuates speed so easily, I had to do many attempts and take the median average result. The GPS has a resolution of 3 figures, so you lose the decimal once you hit 100km/h. My 2001 Busa is stock with OEM Bridgestones that are due for replacement (both). This will more than likely have a bearing on the results.
Speedo Indicated.........GPS Indicated
.........60..........................58.2
.........80..........................76.6
........100.........................94.2
........120.........................112
From this, calculated at an average of 4.5% error:
300 km/h indicated is only 285km/h, or 315 indicated equals 300km/h.
Goddammit. I'm ready for the popcorn fight to follow
If anyone in Melbourne wants to test theirs, drop me an e-mail. It'll cost you a coffee though.
Peter Altas
BUSA-1