Friction Factors for Motorcycles Sliding on Various Surfaces
840250
02/01/1984
- Event
- Content
- Testing was performed to determine the effective coefficient of friction (friction factor) for two motorcycles sliding on asphalt, gravel and grassy earth. The purpose was for use in estimating post-impact velocity of motorcycles involved in collisions. Testing revealed a significant difference for factors associated with each surface. In general, motorcycle model and speed did not appear to be significant.
- Pages
- 10
- Citation
- Day, T., and Smith, J., "Friction Factors for Motorcycles Sliding on Various Surfaces," SAE Technical Paper 840250, 1984, https://doi.org/10.4271/840250.