Why Dirt Is Tougher Than Tarmac in Moto Off‑Road
Loose yellow dirt does not behave like asphalt; it behaves like a moving interface. Each throttle input, brake squeeze or steering correction instantly changes the friction coefficient between tire knobs and soil particles, which then reshapes the surface under the wheel. On tarmac, the grip envelope is broad and predictable. On dirt, it is narrow, shifting and often asymmetric between front and r...More
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