Why MotoGP riders hang their bodies off the bike
The outstretched body hanging beside a MotoGP bike looks unstable. In physics terms it is a deliberate redesign of the combined rider‑machine mass, not a stunt. By moving the torso, head and hips to the inside of the corner, the rider shifts the overall center of mass without changing speed.Cornering is governed by centripetal force and friction. For a given radius and speed, the required lateral ...More
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