Web Resources
Motorcycle Physics Resources on the Web
Well, I don't think you can do much better than this terrific page titled The Physics of Motorcycles on MotorcycleJazz.com. Go there and read it right away! We'll be here when you get back.
Motorcycle Turning
"Question: If you are on a motorcycle going down the highway, and you press on the inside of the left handle grip, why do the wheels turn to the right, but you turn to the left?" Answer here
Edutopia
Speed 101: Motorcycle Racing as Real-World Physics Lab
Sarah Carter Shares Her Thoughts
Despite what some people may think, motorcycle roadracing is not only a highly strenuous sport, but there is MUCH more involved than just twisting the throttle and turning the handlebars.
The Physics of Motorcycle Racing
Motorcycle Physics Papers
Physics and the Art of the Motorcycle (Physics Today, September 1998/Volume 51/Issue 9)
The Art and Materials Physics of the Motorcycle (Falco, Charles M. -- American Physical Society, 2008 APS March Meeting, March 10-14, 2008, abstract #D3.001)
Motorcycle Dynamics resources on carsim.com:
This page contains a limited bibliography of technical papers related to the modling [sic] and simulation of motorcycle dynamics. Much of the work has been done in the UK, where Prof. Robin Sharp works with the same symbolic code generator (VehicleSim Lisp, formally known as AutoSim) used by Mechanical Simulation.
Other Pages
A Point of Physics (PDF) discusses gyroscopic forces, angular momentum, and includes a few interesting sketches. Short and to the point, discusses steering by moving the rider's body... but... according to Keith Code's No B.S. test bike it's not the body lean. Very interesting... (Popular Mechanics)
Motorcycle Dynamics at Padua University
Applied Motorcycle Dynamics - A Case Study By Greg Du Val
Motorcycles and the theoretical Motorcycle Safety forum.
A Hairy Ride - Motorcycle Physics (physicsforums.com)
Wikipedia holds forth
Well, sometimes Wikipedia can be useful. ;D
Other stuff
Why keeping balance is easier at speed
Talk Back
If you know of any great motorcycle physics resources, drop a comment and let us know.
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