A study of motorcycle leg protection

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Tadokoro, Hidetoshi¹; Fukuda, Shigehisa²; Miyazaki, Kyoichi²

A study of motorcycle leg protection

Proceedings of the 10th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles (ESV)

Affiliations

¹Motorcycle Rider Protection Subcommittee, Japan Automobile Manufacturer's Association

²Japan Automobile Research Institute
Abstract

Researchers concerned with motorcycle occupant protection have attempted to develop ways to protect the motorcycle occupant from injury. In the hope of finding a means to protect the motorcycle occupant's lower extremities, the authors have investigated past research, designed a device that incorporates an energy-absorbing component, tested the device in a series of collisions with automobiles, and performed an analysis of the test results to assess the merits of the new device. Results show that although the device may under certain circumstances reduce lower leg injuries, there may be increased potential for upper leg, chest, and head injuries
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SAE: 856126

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