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Possibly one of the funnest and most dangerous sports known to man, motorcycle racing can be described as a feat of modern technology that is advancing by the day. Much like a bicycle a motorcycle has two wheels and is mainly meant for one rider, they can be designed to accomplish numerous tasks in places that most larger vehicles find hard to scale. For the purpose of this page we will focus on what is primarily called sport bike racing, a highly exhilarating high speed race that is known for going from 200 to 40mph in seconds while maneuvering roads with angles up to or greater than 180 degrees. We will explore the geometry and physics to include kinematics of the equilibrium.As defined in the book Motorcycle Dynamics, by Vittore cCossalter a motor cycle is"Simply a spatial mechanism composed of four rigid bodies the rear assembly, the front assembly, the front wheel, and the rear wheel.".In other words, a motorcycle is a rigid framed machine that transfers vapor energy into mechanical energy, which is transferred to the rear tire through a chain, belt, or shaft which applies a frictional force among others to provide forward motion. Let's explore.
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