Experimental investigation of the motorcycle braking properties when riding on different road surfaces

Abstract

The presence of motorcycles on the roads significantly affects road traffic and its safety. Avoidance manoeuvres requiring braking and acceleration are closely linked to motorcycle riding. This paper points out the influence of the type of motorcycle and the type of its tyres on the braking distance and the stability of the motorcycle. Two types of motorcycles are compared - road and off-road when riding on two different surfaces and also three ways of braking - only with the front brake, only with the rear brake and with both brakes. The work analyses the problem of braking and stability of a motorcycle. When a brake lever is suddenly pushed, the stability of the motorcycle can be lost. Authors have analysed, compared and evaluated braking distances of motorcycles. Results of investigation activities have shown, that reaching of maximal safe and the shortest braking distance on the certain road surface needs to choose a proper type of motorcycle and a tyre.