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With the same motorcycle, speed, load and route, you replace flapping clothing with properly fitting protective equipment that reduces aerodynamic drag. What effect can this have on fuel consumption?

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It can decrease as aerodynamic drag is reduced.

It can reduce consumption because less energy is needed to overcome air resistance. This compares otherwise equal conditions; it is not a guaranteed saving or a reason to sacrifice necessary protection or ventilation. Fit must allow movement and correctly position protective pads. Increasing speed or overloading the motorcycle does not replace efficient, safe riding.

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  • It always decreases when speed is increased, regardless of air resistance.

  • It can decrease as aerodynamic drag is reduced.

  • It decreases by loading the motorcycle above its authorised limits.

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