Rear Wheel Torque Equation Confusion

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The discussion centers around the calculation of rear wheel torque for motorcycles, highlighting two differing equations. One equation states that Rear Wheel Torque equals Chain Tension multiplied by Tooth Count Ratio, while the other uses the formula Rear Wheel Torque equals Chain Tension multiplied by the ratio of Rear Sprocket Pitch Radius to Front Sprocket Pitch Radius. The participants confirm that both methods ultimately yield the same reduction ratio, emphasizing the importance of understanding both the pitch diameter and tooth count in torque calculations.

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I found some differing equations on the internet than what I thought on how to arrive at the rear wheel torque value for Motorcycles, so I thought I had better ask here to make sure.
One site said Rear Wheel Torque = Chain Tension X Tooth Count Ratio (front & rear sprockets)
I was under the impression that the formula was:
Rear Wheel Torque = Chain Tension X (Rear Sprocket Pitch Radius/Front Sprocket Pitch Radius)
At first I thought both would work out the same but after measuring some things & doing the numbers there is quite a difference in the final outcome.

Not sure now what to think?

Any help would be appreciated!
 
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You figure this out?
 
The answer is easy, since the pitch diameter and tooth count can both be used to find the reduction ratio:

Rear Sprocket Pitch Radius / Front Sprocket Pitch Radius
=
Rear Procket Tooth Count / Front Sprocket Tooth Count
=
Tooth Count Ratio
=
Pitch Radius Ratio
=
Reduction Ratio
 
Hey don't give him all the answers.
 
Why not?

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