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Originally Posted by primal
I real overdrive gear is one where the engine actually turns SLOWER than the wheel. Whether the 16T sprocket actually accomplishes this or not I dunno.
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No it doesn't. Because of a relatively large wheel and small motor, I don't think any motorcycle has a true overdrive.......except maybe a few of the land yachts.
And I think your definition needs a slight "tweek". Overdrive is when the drive shaft turns faster than the engine. The final drive ratio in the rear end determines how fast the wheel actually rotates. That makes determining "overdrive" a bit tricky for vehicles with an integrated transmission......like front wheel drive cars and motorcycles.