How Much Horsepower Does a Motorcycle Have?

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Generally, the power of a motorcycle is around 6–7 kW, equivalent to 8–9.5 horsepower. Additional Information: There is no specific standard for motorcycle horsepower, as it depends on how the bike is tuned. A well-tuned 150cc bike can reach speeds of 200 km/h, and the largest displacement motorcycles now reach up to 1600cc. Horsepower was originally defined by the French and Germans, but since the horses used to measure horsepower were smaller than average, an engine with 50 horsepower should not be imagined as 50 horses pulling the motorcycle—35 horses would be a more accurate comparison. The unit of horsepower is represented by (ps), a symbol first used by the Germans and still in use today.