Design of a Moto3 Racing Motorcycle

MSc Dissertation

David Ojea Cerradelo

September 2011
Introduction

Moto 3 is the four stroke replacement for the 125cc class, which has been a
mainstay of the World Motorcycle Championship since it's inception in 1949.
This switch reflects the lack of interest in two stroke technology in today's
motorcycle market.

Features
Prototype Chassis 148kg minimum (including driver)
Carbon fiber fairings Circa 50hp
Single cylinder 250cc 4 strokes 0-100 kph in 5sec
Objectives

Design a racing motorcycle that meets the FIM technical regulations to

perform in the Moto3 World Championship.

- Complete a technical research

- Solid modelling of the complete motorcycle chassis components

- Structural analysis of main frame and swingarm

- Design front and rear suspension

NOT INCLUDED

- Design motorcycle fairing

- Assess performance of the motorcycle

- Business case
Geometrical Concerns

Wheelbase, castor angle and trail define the geometry of a motorcycle

- Similar handling to 125 GP bikes

- Adjustable Design (wheelbase, castor angle and trail)

- Chain Angle, Squat , CofG position and Ergonomics

Components Design

Prototype components
- Main Frame (Reynolds Steel 631) and Swingarm (Al 7079). Stiffness
to Weight optimization

Proprietary components

- Front Fork, Rear Shock, Engine, Wheels

Suspension Design

Front Suspension
- Castor optimization

Rear Suspension

- Rising wheel rate

- Linkage Hardpoints
Results and Conclusions

Results

Main frame and swingarm heavier than 125 GP designs

Chassis stiffness meets suggested racing motorcycle targets
The wheel rate avoids bottoming out of the suspension

Future Work

Incorporation of Flexible bodies and FTire model

Simulate rider behaviour and chain reaction for dynamic study
Design motorcycle fairing
Evaluate performance in a lap time simulator

Conclusion

A motorcycle capable to perform in the Moto3 championship was designed. This

design incorporates tools to get the best possible setup for every track and rider by
mean of adjusts in wheelbase, caster angle and trail.
Questions & Answers

Thanks for your attention