Anti-Lift Assessment of Multi-Flap Motorcycle Winglet for Track Usage Via Wind Tunnel Test
— In motorcycle racing it is important to travel at high speed. However, involuntary lift of the front wheel could occur at high speed of travelling. This results in the loss of traction, stability and control over the motorcycle. This undesired phenomenon could be minimized by adding downforce...
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International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering
2022
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1606/ https://ijetae.com/Volume12Issue4.html |
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| Summary: | — In motorcycle racing it is important to travel at
high speed. However, involuntary lift of the front wheel could
occur at high speed of travelling. This results in the loss of
traction, stability and control over the motorcycle. This
undesired phenomenon could be minimized by adding
downforce at the frontal section of the motorcycle. The aim of
this study was to generate supplementary downforce via the
integration of anti-lift winglet at the frontal section of the
motorcycle. This study tested on the effects given by the
variation on the numbers of multi-element flaps with respect
to anti-lift force generated. The anti-lift winglet assisted the
motorcyclist for greater control and stability during high
speed of travelling by being planted onto the ground. It was
observed that the highest downforce is generated by winglets
with the highest number of multi-element flaps. Conclusively,
the installation of the winglet on the motorcycle significantly
improves control and stability during high speed of travelling
by being planted onto the ground. For future studies, other
parameters such as the angle of attack for the winglet and the
general shape of the winglets could be examined. |
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