No, it counts! I thought you were trying to justify the 'other' non-faired trike's speed by giving yours, which is definitely believable. Your machine has the credentials for the speed you cited, it's the 40-45 mph on the flat of the 'other' one that was being questioned. I apologize for any misunderstanding.

As far as the beard, I wouldn't know. My wife won't let me grow one and I do everything she says.