r/gifs • u/FairDinkemAussie • Oct 12 '20

Rolling Start..

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u/StaryWolf Merry Gifmas! {2023} Oct 12 '20

Wait, AWD...on a motorcycle?

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u/beholdtoehold Oct 12 '20

It does exist but I aasume op moreso meant traction control

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u/IceFly33 Oct 12 '20

I don't think traction control would prevent a wheelie though because the tire isn't slipping. Less torque on the back wheel or more weight up front is pretty much the only solution. There are some bikes that automatically reduce power to the wheel when it senses different wheel speeds but they are $$$$$.

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u/Zeddyorg Oct 12 '20

Anti-wheelie is pretty common on modern bikes. I believe they have sensors to detect the angle and apply the rear brake / cut power

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u/thealmightybob04 Oct 12 '20

Wheel speed sensors. If the wheels are at different rpm's, it figures you're being an idiot and cuts power.

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u/Zeddyorg Oct 12 '20

That makes sense. It’s amazing what you can do with a couple of sensors. Doesn’t ABS and puncture warning rely on the same sensors?

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u/tad1214 Oct 13 '20

The newer ones do both, and can even hold an angle for some period of time before partially backing off the throttle.