The Effect of the Inflation Pressure of Tyres on Motorcycle Weave Stability: Experiments and Simulation

Increasing the stability of a motorcycle requires an understanding of the optimal conditions of the tire. The inflation pressure is one of the main parameters that directly affects the tire properties, which in turn influences motorcycle stability and safety. This paper focuses on the effect of the inflation pressure of the tested tires on motorcycle weave stability. Experimental data are collected from tests carried out in straight running at constant speed. The data analysis is based on stochastic subspace identification methods. Simulations are performed using an advanced motorcycle multi-body code with parameters measured from the tested vehicle. Finally, the comparison between simulations and experimental tests is discussed. The research results show an agreement between experimental tests and simulations where weave stability increases with inflation pressure for the specified range of tire pressure.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2016.1213863
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of Taylor & Francis.
• Authors:
  • Cossalter, V
  • Favaron, V
  • Giolo, E
  • Jomaa, T
• Publication Date: 2016-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Pagination: pp 1474-1490
• Serial:
  • Vehicle System Dynamics
  • Volume: 54
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 0042-3114
  • EISSN: 1744-5159
  • Serial URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/nvsd20/current

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Inflation; Mechanical stability; Motorcycles; Tires; Weaving traffic
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01611866
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 23 2016 11:29AM