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    The design of a Motorcycle.

    Hello Friends!
    I wanted to start this thread since ages! Had a discussion with Synn and RagingBull here on XBHP. Mr.Synn could not be contacted and is most probably busy at the moment. And finally the thread comes into existence!

    The design of a motorcycle!

    I have seen so many people who are moved by the designs of various bikes around! People getting inspired by some design features and trying to describe it in their way! All they end up saying is."That bike looks good!" I intend to help you all to decipher the design of the motorcycle.I am a bike lover beyond imagination! I love to design bikes. My quest to learn bike design has taught me so many different things about it. I claim that I can spot exactly what the designer wanted to say in the bike! And appreciate that intent! Furthermore i can even suggest to increase the appeal of the design!

    We are subconsciously affected by some curves and colors. The attitude projected by a bike is unknowingly accepted by us and we start liking the design! So what exactly is the design and styling of a motorcycle? We will try to understand it in this thread.
    I think it is quite necessary for us as to know better the bikes in India and abroad.We are standing at the dawn of Indian performance biking! We are a part of history. The good times are about to roll in India!!!!

    I have referenced Mr. Glynn Kerr's design section in the magazines and many other articles. I will also add my points in the discussion.

    Ok here goes.
    A streetbike.

    The visual center of attraction is in the center of the bike. Whole mass of the bike seems to be situated at equally between two wheels. Thus defining it's attitude:- City riding and neutral feel.Also the engine generally does not go below the front and rear hubs.

    A cruiser:-

    The visual center of attraction is towards rear. The mass is situated at the rear. Thus projecting an attitude of easy riding and cruising! The engine goes below the two hubs.

    A sportsbike:

    The visual center of attraction is focused over front wheel.Thus saying that it wants to leap forward and go fast! The engine is situated very low. Lower than the hubs.

    This is the basic of bike design. More to follow!
    Your views are welcome!
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    • #3
      ^ Thank you MG sir!

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      • #4
        Great initiative Nitro...

        How about adding bikes like..

        [a] Dirt Bikes
        [b] Supermoto bikes (like Ducati Hypermotard, Aprilia Dorsuduro, KTM Supermoto)
        [c] Reto styled bikes (like Triumph Bonneville, Royal Enfield Bullet)




        Last edited by payeng; 02-13-2010, 12:50 AM.

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        • #5
          tooo gooood nitro....... goooood initiative.......
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          • #6
            As a industrial design student, an additional angle I can add on the design of the above bikes is the ergonomics or in simple words, the position of the handle bars, saddle height and positioning of the foot pegs. A simple classification can be conducted as follows:

            Streetbikes: Back in fairly upright position, wide handle bars, foot pegs not very rearset

            Supersport/ Superbikes: Crouched position for rider to minimize drag, low set handle bars, rear set foot pegs for the racing stance

            Cruisers/ Touring bikes: Relaxed seating, wide or extra wide handle bars, arms not ourstretched, outstretched legs and soft comfy seats

            Further design cues are based on type of suspension and as mentioned above, C.G of the bike etc.

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            • #7
              The thread is UP

              Ahaan... Finally the thread is up. I remember you discussing on this. Was expecting Synn... Arre Synn bhaiya... where are you. Would love to see you add to the fantastic thread.

              Good from the sense that... Every new member can have a look at what are the different segments of bike. And also can be more informed on the different Jargons.

              I would love to start a thread..on design capability comparision of different companies. Will discuss that with you Satya.. offline. Would love to have a fantastic designer like you commenting and making people aware about the Bike design philosophy.. Where it has come from and where it is advancing towards.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post
                A sportsbike:

                The visual center of attraction is focused over front wheel.Thus saying that it wants to leap forward and go fast! The engine is situated very low. Lower than the hubs.

                This is the basic of bike design. More to follow!
                Your views are welcome!
                why are they so flick able then?
                low C of G ?
                any more inputs?

                @nitro--

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by hifisharu View Post
                  As a industrial design student, an additional angle I can add on the design of the above bikes is the ergonomics or in simple words, the position of the handle bars, saddle height and positioning of the foot pegs. A simple classification can be conducted as follows:

                  Streetbikes: Back in fairly upright position, wide handle bars, foot pegs not very rearset

                  Supersport/ Superbikes: Crouched position for rider to minimize drag, low set handle bars, rear set foot pegs for the racing stance

                  Cruisers/ Touring bikes: Relaxed seating, wide or extra wide handle bars, arms not ourstretched, outstretched legs and soft comfy seats

                  Further design cues are based on type of suspension and as mentioned above, C.G of the bike etc.
                  Nice input there! Which institute?
                  The next post coming up asap.

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                  • #10
                    Which parts are the "hubs"?

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                      Why we call a naked bike " a street bike" ?? What i want to know is that even they have higher cc engines, huge body,they seems big and lot of power too.So what makes them easy to ride in cities or so called Streets??

                      Yamaha MT01, Honda hornet, Ducati Monster,Suzuki B-wing falls in the same category .Correct me if am wrong.
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                      • #12
                        This is an amazing thread...pl keep the info flowing...
                        Phoenixflight.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Bestofrivals View Post
                          Why we call a naked bike " a street bike" ?? What i want to know is that even they have higher cc engines, huge body,they seems big and lot of power too.So what makes them easy to ride in cities or so called Streets??

                          Yamaha MT01, Honda hornet, Ducati Monster,Suzuki B-wing falls in the same category .Correct me if am wrong.
                          Coz they are made for street use. Any bike made for normal road use can be referred as street bike..they are manufac for everyday riding/touring..Unlike here in India, people like big engines so along comes the huge body, lots of power etc... like busa or zx14. Its not as easy to ride as a ct100 but its just a catagory that they refer to.

                          Bikes like the R1, GSX-R are specifically made for track use and competition, hence they are referred as race bikes.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by kaynmantis View Post
                            Which parts are the "hubs"?
                            the hub is the center of the wheel through which the axle goes.

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                              Originally posted by Harmeet View Post
                              Coz they are made for street use. Any bike made for normal road use can be referred as street bike..they are manufac for everyday riding/touring..Unlike here in India, people like big engines so along comes the huge body, lots of power etc... like busa or zx14. Its not as easy to ride as a ct100 but its just a catagory that they refer to.

                              Bikes like the R1, GSX-R are specifically made for track use and competition, hence they are referred as race bikes.
                              (they are made for street thats why they are called so),It doesn't suffice my query bro, i asked that even after having huge engines and power whats so specific about them that they are easy to ride in cities and why not supersports bikes like R1,Gixxer etc. etc..Is it just because of the fairing and aerodynamics??
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