Scientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport (Jun 2015)

BRAKING PROCESS OF ENDURO AND HIGHWAY-TOURIST MOTORBIKES

  • Paweł SKRZYPCZYK,
  • Robert KAŁUŻA,
  • Piotr CZECH

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 87
pp. 49 – 62

Abstract

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In the event of an emergency, head of the motorcycle has a split second to decide what to do defensive maneuver. The most common choice is the braking maneuver. Starting motorcycle braking is associated with the selection of additional brake, which uses a driver. It is here to choose to use the front brake, rear or both simultaneously. The paper presents the study of the effects of such decision on the braking process. Tests were carried out for enduro and highway-tourist motorbikes.

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