Arrangement of an air deflector element for producing a downforce at the front wheel of a motor cycle

摘要

An arrangement of an air deflector element (13) for producing a downforce at the front wheel (6) of a motor cycle is described, which leads to a lift reduction of the motor cycle superstructure and to an increase in the wheel load of the front wheel (6). For this purpose, an air deflector element (13) having a leading surface (13a) inclined against the relative wind is arranged in an articulated manner by means of a longitudinal connecting arm (11) between sprung and unsprung masses. As a result of the raising of the sprung masses having a frame (10) with respect to the unsprung masses having the front wheel (6) and sliding tubes (5), which increases with increasing travelling speed, the longitudinal connecting arm (11) together with the air deflector element (13) with its leading surface (13a) is adjusted in terms of its inclination with respect to the direction of travel as a function of the value of the travelling speed. <IMAGE>