Citation

Massaro M, Sartori R, Lot R. Veh. Syst. Dyn. 2011; 49(3): 419-432.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00423110903530992

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This work discusses the motorcycle engine-to-slip dynamics which are strictly related to the traction control design. A street motorcycle is analysed by means of an advanced mathematical model which also includes the tyre flexibility and the transmission compliance. The effects of the following parameters on engine-to-slip dynamics are investigated: vehicle speed, engaged gear ratio, sprocket absorber flexibility and road properties. Guidelines for increasing the maximum achievable closed-loop bandwidth are given.