Don t know much about ceramic bearings but i d imagine that in a motorcycle application the lower rolling resistance would hardly be noticeable to hp or fuel economy.
Ceramic motorcycle crank bearings.
Because ceramic bearings are rounder with a smoother surface and more uniform size friction is reduced and that can contribute to a less energy required to turn the cranks or spin the wheels.
In 1997 dave read about ceramic bearings and started his research on why at the higher running speeds those hybrid ceramic bearings were being used.
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I can see on something like a fishing reel or even a bicycle where the there s not nearly the amount of excess power over friction that there d be a noticeable difference.
We now offer ceramic hybrid kits for all popular street bikes as well as 2 and 4 stroke motocross bikes.
Ceramic motorcycle wheel bearings schnitz racing worldwide ceramic bearings have 40 less friction than steel and up to 60 less rotating weight.
Aerospace quality ceramic balls c4 clearance ceramic hybrid bearings are widely used as a performance upgrade in two and four stroke racing motorcycle engines.
That includes installation lubrication and maintenance.
Rolling resistance is the key trump card promoted by ceramic bearing fans.
Larry mcbride s 1000hp top fuel motorcycle has over 25 ceramic hybrid bearings in it for over 5 seasons with zero failures.
Hybrid bearings were being used in machine tools.
The ceramic balls are 60 lighter and offer 40 less friction over the steel balls.
If our ceramics will hold up in larry s top fuel bike they will hold up anywhere.