I determine my speed using simple math, and the RPM of the motor.
First, to determine RPM, I made a home-made inductive pickup, wrapped it around my plug wire, and connected it to a tape recorder. This way, the tape record records a "click" every time the coil fires. (1 revolution)
I then record the audio onto my PC as a WAV file and calculate how many clicks per minute...
This is a
VERY accurate way of determining your RPM.
I then just threw the RPM, along with the wheel, and sprocket sizes to determine my exact speed.
According to my ratio calc, I am hitting
58.75MPH on my tornado @ 11,220RPM
Mind you, this is a reasonably modded bike.
49cc mitsubishi clone motor
Fully ported cyl.
Removed base gasket
longer plug for higher compression
Ported intake manifold for bigger carb
HUGE 19mm tillotson carb (from a stihl chainsaw)
lightened flywheel
Removed starter/generator rotor
lightened clutch
rocket key
Fully modded stock exhaust, removed 4" of header, added 3" of belly, and an 8" long 1/2" diameter stinger.
Here is a screenshot with the results: