Research Article

Design of Two-Wheeled Motorcycle Tire Crown Contour Bioinspired by Cat Paw Pads

Table 3

Comparison of the static state and braking condition.

Static stateBraking condition
Contact area (mm2)Peak pressure (MPa)Contact area (mm2)Peak pressure (MPa)Frictional energy rate (J/s)

Control tire4313.600.605302.600.44984.43
Bionic tire4447.200.545513.800.42972.45
Difference (%)3.109.773.894.101.23