Determination of the Drag Factor of a Fairing Equipped Motorcycle

950197

02/01/1995

Event
International Congress & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Today motorcycles are built in many different shapes and sizes, and their surfaces are constructed of different materials. Sportier motorcycles are now commonly fitted with plastic “fairings” to reduce aerodynamic drag, and to enhance their appearance. The presence of a fairing prevents certain components from contacting the asphalt surface when a motorcycle is sliding on its side in a collision situation. This fact, and the smooth nature of the construction of the fairing allows the fairing-equipped motorcycle to slide more easily, with less friction than its all-metal, unprotected counterparts.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/950197
Pages
6
Citation
Raftery, B., "Determination of the Drag Factor of a Fairing Equipped Motorcycle," SAE Technical Paper 950197, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/950197.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1995
Product Code
950197
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English