CHASSIS DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENT
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Motorcycles are measured using Hexagon portable coordinate measuring machines - accurate to less than 0.05 mm. The motorcycle with a proprietary process that has been refined to produce accurate, repeatable results. The frame, swingarm, linkage and other components are specified individually in MotoSpec , "re-building" the motorcycle in the software. Components can then be modified or swapped in and out of the "virtual" motorcycle, and the physical motorcycle does not have to be remeasured. A MotoSpec user can edit all chassis component dimensions and can even create a motorcycle from scratch. The World Superbike series also relies on Hexagon to ensure that each motorcycle matches the manufacturer's homologated specifications. |
Above: Measuring the Triumph Street Triple RS
Above: Measuring the 2021 updates on Husqvarna FC450.
CENTER OF GRAVITY MEASUREMENT
A custom platform has been built so the center of gravity of the motorcycle can be measured accurately and repeatably, with and without the rider.
The platform minimizes measurement error while allowing the center of gravity to be measured with different fuel loads and rider positions.
The platform is also very portable and minimizes human effort, so measurements can be taken anywhere and with only two people required.
The platform minimizes measurement error while allowing the center of gravity to be measured with different fuel loads and rider positions.
The platform is also very portable and minimizes human effort, so measurements can be taken anywhere and with only two people required.
