Mechanical engineering Introduction to Illustrated Motorcycle Engineering / Toshihiro Wakayama

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Mechanical Engineering
[Introduction]
[Contents]
Not only the important parts that make up a motorcycle, such as the engine, tires, chassis, suspension, and brake, but also the mechanisms that are indispensable for riding, such as driving stability, alignment, and aerodynamics, are explained by making full use of various illustrations. This book is given to riders by the author who is involved in the development and testing of motorcycles and tires, and is active as a journalist after racing activities.
1. Engine Performance Curve
2. Driving Performance Curve
3. Included in Data
Chapter 2. Driving Stability
1. How a motorcycle does not fall
2. Centrifugal force and balance
3. Balance and steering characteristics during turning
4. Riding and load control
5. Terms that describe motorcycle behavior
Chapter 3. Tire Science
1. Relationship between handling and tires
2. Grip force
3. Camber thrust and cornering force
4. Force acting on tires
5. Structure and type of tires
Chapter 4. Dimensions
Born on February 18, 1954, in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. In 1975, he joined Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.. Engaged in the development and testing of road sports cars. He also started his own race activities and was promoted to International Grade A in 1979. In 1982, he developed XJ750 based F-1 cars as a contracted rider and as a car body designer. After that, he became a test rider for tire development. Since then, he has been active as a freelance journalist seeking the ideal of motorcycle for more than 30 years. His books include 『 Riding no Kagaku 』 『 Tire no Kagaku to Riding no Gokui 』 (both published by Grand Prix Publishing). 1.4 2.2