The effect of engine spin direction on the dynamics of powered two wheelers

The effect of engine spin direction on the dynamics of powered two wheelers is investigated in terms of steady-state points (equilibria), vibration modes (stability), manoeuvre time (performance/manoeuvrability) and handling. The goal is to assess and quantify the advantage sometimes claimed for the ‘counter-rotating’ engine configuration, where the engine spins in the opposite direction with respect to wheels, against the ‘conventional’ configuration, where the engine spins in the same direction of wheels.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2017.1397277
• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of Taylor & Francis.
• Authors:
  • Massaro, Matteo
  • Marconi, Edoardo
• Publication Date: 2018-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 604-620
• Serial:
  • Vehicle System Dynamics
  • Volume: 56
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 0042-3114
  • EISSN: 1744-5159
  • Serial URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/nvsd20/current

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamic stability; Handling characteristics; Maneuverability; Motor vehicle dynamics; Motorcycles; Piston engines; Rotation; Stability analysis; Steady state; Two wheeled vehicles; Vibration; Wheels
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01663849
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 22 2018 12:03PM