Light Motorcycle Safety: inspecting, informing, improving

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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Market observation: PTW with ABS in ITA

2010

2011

2012

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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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