I'm conducting a project and trying to determine the distance it takes to stop a light vehicle traveling at a signficant speed. Please include links to valid, reputable sources for this answer - if you have them. Thanks.
2006-07-22 08:05:12 · 8 answers · asked by Kat 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The type of bike I'm trying to evaluate is a sports bike, such as a Ninja for example. I appreciate everyone who has provided a reasonable answer with an avenue of research. I've inquired with the National Hwy & Transpo Safety Assoc., Insurance Institute on Hwy Safety, and MSF. NHTSA and IIHS were the most helpful. According to these organizations, it takes nearly a mile to come to a safe stop (without locking up the brakes). I'm not looking for "guessed" answers - but valid ones. So, if any one else who knows where I can seek an expert answer... I'm still open to hearing it. Thanks again, everyone, for your time.
2006-07-23 05:06:18 · update #1
Look up dinamoto, its an italian motorcyle university. I think the only one in the world that does a real phd course. you may find a lot more than you wanted, some of the math is pretty difficult (at least for me!)
I think modern bikes with DOT tyres, dry road, can approach 1.2 G rearding force
2006-07-22 11:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Totally depends on the motorcycle, weight, tire size, tire pressure, brake type, number of discs (if it has discs,) riders weight, riders experience stopping a motorcycle at high-speed, etc. Too many factors involved to answer such a broadly written question.
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2006-07-22 15:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go find somebody with a bike and find out........
Traffic Engineers have some rules-of-thumb they developed over time. They, for example, have found that if the street surface is dry, the average person can safely decelerate an automobile at the rate of 15 feet (4.5 meters) per second per second (fpsps).
2006-07-22 15:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by jOeL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very dependent on the bike, types of brakes, and rider experience, Just don't lock them up, and always remember that ya get most of the braking from the front
2006-07-22 20:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by Andy T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A MILE???!?!?! You fucin moron so your saying it takes about 4/5's of a mile to stop from highway speed. Your a idiot, grandma can do that in a greyhound bus. and your saying that a young male or female in good physical condition cant stop a motorcycle in that distance on dry roads. more that 4 football fields common
2006-07-22 16:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by puresplprix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just tryed it on my bike, At 100mph I can stop in 150feet locking both wheels but I wouldn't advise it. EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE.
2006-07-22 19:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes me about 215 feet to stop at that speed.
2006-07-23 00:42:53 · answer #7 · answered by boardbiker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
type of motorcycle? weight? tire size? duel or single brake caliper,, lots of differences..?
2006-07-22 15:09:34 · answer #8 · answered by seabeeharleyguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋