@article{ref1,
title="How a rear steering system may improve motorcycle dynamics",
journal="International journal of vehicle design",
year="2008",
author="Maggio, Fabiano and Cossalter, Vittore",
volume="46",
number="3",
pages="328-346",
abstract="This research investigates how motorcycle dynamics may be improved by applying a steering system on the rear wheel. The study is carried out using a widely validated multi-body model of motorcycle and rider. Two types of rear steering systems are compared: a self-steering wheel coupled with a spring-damper assembly and a controlled steering wheel, whose steering angle is governed accordingly to a first-order relationship between front and rear steering angle. In general, any rear steering system transfers energy from weave mode to wobble mode. Thus, both solutions stabilise high-speed weave, but increase instability when braking. The passive system shows unexpected reactions when accelerating in cornering condition, whereas the active system is almost neutral.<p />",
language="en",
issn="0143-3369",
doi="10.1504/IJVD.2008.019090",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJVD.2008.019090"
}