Citation

Massaro M, Marconi E. Veh. Syst. Dyn. 2018; 56(4): 604-620.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00423114.2017.1397277

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The effect of engine spin direction on the dynamics of powered two wheelers is investigated in terms of steady-state points (equilibria), vibration modes (stability), manoeuvre time (performance/manoeuvrability) and handling. The goal is to assess and quantify the advantage sometimes claimed for the 'counter-rotating' engine configuration, where the engine spins in the opposite direction with respect to wheels, against the 'conventional' configuration, where the engine spins in the same direction of wheels.

Language: en