THE STABILITY AND CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLES

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. (A) /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • SHARP, R S
• Publication Date: 1971

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 316-329
• Serial:
  • Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Mechanical Engineering Publications Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated vehicle control; Design; Mathematical models; Motorcycles; Motorcyclists; Stability (Mechanics); Tires
• ITRD Terms: 9011: Design (overall design); 6473: Mathematical model; 1221: Motorcycle; 1381: Tyre; 1646: Vehicle handling
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126260
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-019 143
• Files: HSL, ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 21 1976 12:00AM