Research Article

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

Table 4

Comparison under steering conditions.

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

Roll angle (°)102030102030102030
Control tire4115.504172.104108.500.630.630.5969.54150.87268.63
Bionic tire4298.304299.204247.600.600.610.5768.52141.69259.99
Difference (%)4.443.053.394.273.633.531.446.133.47