Post on 10-Aug-2014
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LIGHT MOTORCYCLES SAFETY: INSPECTING, INFORMING,
IMPROVINGLuca Pascotto
Global Public Policy Manager FIA
Supporting the Decade of Action for Road Safety
The “Light Motorcycles project”
Main objectivesTry to document the efficiency and user-friendliness of braking systems in various current light PTWs up to 125cc (L3e-A1 category). Look at availability of the systems in some markets. Get evidence to promote awareness raising on consumers.
Project conducted by
Why light motorcycles?
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#2 Used in day-by-day-trip (urban context )
Why light motorcycles?
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Title
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14%2%
<=50cc 50-125cc126-400cc >400cc
Market observation: PTW with ABS in ITA
2010
2011
2012
0 275 550 825 1100
1.038
1.025
1.025
168
110
85
With ABS Tot models
Market observation: PTW with ABS in ITA
The Methodology
● Selecting the light motorcycles : try to reflect the current market for the L3e-A1 category and the complete range of various braking systems.
The methodology
● 2 rider instructors run the test (5 breaking manoeuvres; recorder with camera; different GPS measurement instruments)
● The average deceleration in the speed range from 60 to 1kph was analysed.
● In addition, the testers subjectively evaluated ride stability and the serviceability of the brakes during full braking manoeuvres.
● The braking manoeuvres were run on dry, partly dirty and wet pavement sections.
Testing
● The PTW type relying on the smallest wheels and a conventional brake system achieves the least deceleration on any type of pavement.
● The PTW type using both ABS and CBS achieved the best deceleration values on any type of pavement.
● The effective use of CBS/ABS requires training and familiarisation: riders input is of less importance when PTW are equipped with ABS technology
Informing
Improving
● A lot can be done to improve safety on PTW up to 125cc.
● Tests have clearly revealed the weaknesses of the many PTW still in use, equipped only with conventional brakes with small disks on small wheels.
● ABS and CBS may support drivers in braking helping to maintain the motorcycle stability and reducing braking spaces.
● (Common) Riders need to practice and learn the use of new braking technology to make the most of the capabilities of their brake systems.
● Better availability of systems need to be ensured in the market
Thank You for the AttentionLuca Pascotto, FIA
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