Wheel Size.

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  1. Kenbro

    Kenbro Noble Member

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    #1 Kenbro, Aug 2, 2019
    When I was a youth (Long time ago) I seem to remember only trials bikes had a bigger wheel at the front than the back.
    Now, seems like several bikes (My Street Twin) have a bigger front than rear wheel.
    Speed Twin has both the same diameter.
    Is there good reason for this, or, any advantage/ disadvantage to have odd diameter wheels?
    Tia.
    Ken.
     
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    Kenbro Noble Member

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    #2 Kenbro, Aug 2, 2019
    Thanks, Dozers Dad,
    That sounds logical, I’ll go with that explanation.
    Regards,Ken.
     
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    nigelrb Member

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    #3 nigelrb, Aug 2, 2019
    Most of the 1970s 750s had 19" fronts with 18" rears, whilst the trials and trail bikes you remember had 21" - in the main.

    Good point about the FireBlade's 16 incher. However, many owners have now implemented 17" fronts from other models. My view is that one would have to be a far better than 'average' rider to notice the difference!
     
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