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Some motorcycles are slow! Of course, "fast" is a relative term. In general, motorcycles reach high speeds quicker than automobiles because they are very light in comparison, so even though their engines are not as powerful, the power-to-weight ratio is high. That is, each horsepower has fewer pounds to push.

The fastest cars may have higher top speeds than the fastest motorcycles, however, because motorcycles have poorer aerodynamics. Generally, only very expensive cars are faster.

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