Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 246 / 247
Al tomar una curva, ¿puede influir el peso de la motocicleta en su control?
When taking a bend, can the weight of the motorcycle affect its control?
- ASí, porque el peso puede afectar a la trayectoria de la motocicleta haciendo que se salga de la curva.Yes, because weight can affect the motorcycle's line and make it leave the bend.
- BNo, porque a la trayectoria de la motocicleta sólo le va a afectar el radio de la curva.No, because the motorcycle's line is only affected by the radius of the bend.
- CNo, aunque se circule a una velocidad elevada.No, even when riding at high speed.
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- ASí, porque el peso puede afectar a la trayectoria de la motocicleta haciendo que se salga de la curva.Yes, because weight can affect the motorcycle's line and make it leave the bend.
The weight of the motorcycle can affect control on a bend because the heavier it is, the greater the centrifugal force acting on it. This force pushes towards the outside of the bend, which can make the motorcycle leave its intended line. So the weight of the motorcycle is an important factor to consider when taking a bend.
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