The Stability and Control of Motorcycles
- 1 October 1971
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
- Vol. 13 (5) , 316-329
- https://doi.org/10.1243/jmes_jour_1971_013_051_02
Abstract
Mathematical models of a motorcycle and rider dependent on three alternative assumptions concerning the tyre behaviour are developed. Stability characteristics deduced from them are compared, and minimum requirements for the model greater than have been previously satisfied are established. Using the most sophisticated of the models, the effects of design changes are calculated, and the design implications are discussed.Keywords
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