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Originally Posted by Samarth 619
PS: I read this statement in Bike India's issues, can't remember which one? But, it was a Bike UK Article... I "think", the larger wheelbase does add stability, simply because it allows more rear wheel wobbling (don't know the ideal word), without disturbing the chassis due to its length... Isn't it?
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Larger wheelbase adds stability in high speed. It doesn't achieve this via rear wheel wobbling as you said though. A longer wheelbase will make the tail of your vehicle more stable in high speed situations.
Swingarm of the bike will, generally, effect the handling of the bike under acceleration, braking, cornering.
There are so many permuations and combinations possible depending on what you are looking for in a bike, so it is very difficult to say what is ideal. eg:- A drag bike would not want its front end to lift, so they would have an
extended swingarm.