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The Effects on Motorcycle Behavior of the Moment of Inertia of the Crankshaft
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Abstract
The moment of inertia of the crankshaft cannot be ignored when analyzing the dynamics of a motorcycle. In this research, the tire friction force (calculated by drag and tire side force) was used as an index of the drive performance. The ratio of roll rate and steering torque (here after referred to as a roll rate gain) was used as an index of the cornering performance, and it was analyzed as the influence of the moment of inertia of a crankshaft on the drive performance as well as cornering performance.
As a result, the influence on drive performance and cornering performance by the moment of inertia has been found.
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Kimishima, T., Nakamura, T., and Suzuki, T., "The Effects on Motorcycle Behavior of the Moment of Inertia of the Crankshaft," SAE Technical Paper 971060, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/971060.Also In
References
- Katayama Tsuyoshi Nishimi Tomoo “Gyroscopic Effects on Motorcycle Dynamics” Journal of Japan Automobile Research Institute
- Imaizumi Hirohide Fujioka Takehiko “Motorcycle Motion Analysis using Mechanical System Simulation Language” JSAESpring Convention Proceedings 942 1994
- SEGEL L. “Tire Traction on Dry, Uncontaminated Surfaces” University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan