Design and Analysis of a Lightweight Crankshaft for a Racing Motorcycle Engine 2007-01-0265
This paper describes the design and analysis of a lightweight crankshaft for a high speed racing motorcycle engine. It covers the evolution of the crankshaft from the baseline, with rated speed of 14000 rpm, to the final design with rated speed of 16000 rpm. The lightweight crankshaft is compared with the baseline design in terms of the following criteria.
Citation: Zuhdi, N., Carden, P., and Bell, D., "Design and Analysis of a Lightweight Crankshaft for a Racing Motorcycle Engine," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-0265, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-0265. Download Citation
Author(s):
Naji Zuhdi, Phil Carden, David Bell
Affiliated:
Ricardo UK
Pages: 12
Event:
SAE World Congress & Exhibition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
New SI Engine and Component Design and Engine Lubrication and Bearing Systems-SP-2093
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