A study was conducted of the potential of unconventional motorcycle configurations for improved accident avoidance performance. Configurations investigated included both front and rear steered motorcycles with low center of gravity and long wheelbase. Stability and obstacle avoidance characteristics were investigated analytically using mathematical models of both the uncontrolled and rider-controlled motorcycle. An analysis was also performed of the sensitivity of the optimum front-rear brake proportioning to road surface conditions and lateral acceleration. The rear steered configuration proved unacceptable from a control standpoint; however, the front steered configuration has advantages in the moderate-to-high speed regime in terms of the margin of safety in performing an obstacle avoidance maneuver, and rider skill level required in braking. These advantages accrue at the expense of low speed maneuverability and weight, and overall complexity of the machine.
Advanced Motorcycle Handling and Dynamics. Volume I: Summary Technical Report
1979
20 pages
Report
No indication
English
Road Transportation , Motorcycles , Dynamic response , Configurations , Accident prevention , Center of gravity , Mathematical models , Stability , Braking , Collision avoidance , Control , Safety , Maneuverability , Axles , Vehicle wheels , Computerized simulation , Motorcycle handling , Vehicle handling
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