Motorcycle dynamics

retarding forces within an engine used to slow a vehicle

Countersteering is used by single-track vehicle operators, such as cyclists and motorcyclists, to initiate a turn toward a given direction by momentarily steering counter to the desired direction ("steer left to turn right"). To negotiate a turn successfully, the combined center of mass of the rider and the single-track vehicle must first be leaned in the direction of the turn, and steering briefly in the opposite direction causes that lean. The rider's action of countersteering is sometimes referred to as "giving a steering command".

rapid oscillation in primarily in steerable wheels of vehicles which can make the vehicle unstable with increasing amplitude and cause loss of control

term in motorsports

the science of how bicycles and motorcycles move around

motorcycle sport

A highsider or high-side is a type of motorcycle accident characterized by sudden and violent rotation of the bike around its longitudinal axis. This generally happens when the rear wheel loses traction, skids, and then suddenly regains traction, causing the rider to be thrown head-first from the side of the motorcycle or over the handlebars.

term or maneuver in vehicle dynamics

collection of key measurements that define a particular bike configuration

part of a motorcycle

dynamic model of interaction between tire and road

force produced by a vehicle tire during cornering

the portion of a tire that is in contact with the surface