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Understanding Winglet Performance at Steep Lean Angles

Motorcycle winglets are designed to improve aerodynamic performance, but their effectiveness at steep lean angles is unclear. Despite their widespread adoption in GP bikes, there is a concern that winglets may actually hinder cornering speed at high lean angles. The challenge is to understand why winglets do not appear to push motorcycles wide at steep lean angles and to identify potential limitations or failure modes.

Engineering, Core Engineering, Electrical Engineering