bike SIM

MECHANICAL SIMULATIONWorld’s most established motorcycle simulation platform enables accelerated
engineering throughout the complete product design cycle

BikeSim delivers the most accurate, detailed,and efficient methods for simulating theperformance of two-wheeled vehicles. With
more than twenty years of real-world validation,
BikeSim is universally the preferred tool for
analyzing motorcycle dynamics, developing
active controllers, calculating overall system
performance, and engineering next generation
active safety systems.
With manufacturers facing compressed productrelease cycles, BikeSim provides an intuitive
set of tools for engineers to quickly evaluate
complete
motorcycles,
sub-components,
and active controllers in complex, simulated
driving environments. As more companies andmotorsports organizations embrace simulation
based engineering, BikeSim provides a systembased modeling approach to help users focus on
their area of expertise while keeping the rest of
the simulation environment constant.
BikeSim keeps up to date with emerging industry
trends by providing frequent software updates
that include features such as: sensors and traffic
vehicles for developing ADAS systems, interfaces
to 3rd party powertrain tools, and Vehicle-toVehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure wirelesscommunication protocols.
BikeSim Applications•

ABS Braking•

Electronic Stability Control•

Adaptive Cruise Control•

Active Suspensions•

Riding Simulators•

Durability Studies•

Roadway Engineering••

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)
Weave, Wobble, and Chatter
Studies

New BikeSim Features•

CVT Powertrain•

Rider model improvements•

Linear Analysis•

Photo-realistic Visualizer

BikeSim’s Intuitive Visualization and Plotting Tools

High Fidelity Motorcycle models: BikeSim includes detailed models for all
motorcycle sub-systems and models describing the complex interaction
between the rider and machine.
Modular Vehicle Definition: each bike sub-system is defined with discrete
properties and performance tables. This modular, parameter-based design
approach lets you modify parameters and run simulations any time during
the design cycle.
Integrate your own technologies using standard design tools: Mechanical
Simulation provides seamless interfaces to other standard simulation anddesign tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and LabVIEW. Advanced users candevelop stand alone technologies using Visual Studio and BikeSim’s API.
Performance Metrics: BikeSim provides open-loop and closed-loop drivermodels with advanced features to help engineers quickly discover a bike’s
limit capabilities or its optimal path through complex maneuvers. These
technologies are demanded by manufacturers who must certify compliancewith worldwide ISO and ECE stability control regulations.
VS Commands: this powerful scripting language provides tools toautomatically control test runs, extend our vehicle model, control complex
driving maneuvers, and model auxiliary sensors.
Linear Analysis: BikeSim includes VS Commands that linearize the system
via numerical perturbation at any time during a simulation run. Linearization
results are written to A, B, C, D matrices that can be loaded into MATLAB toprovide Eigenvalues, Bode plots, Root Locus, etc.

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Top Reasons Engineers Select BikeSim•
BikeSim is a standalone application. It does not require
any other software to perform simulations.
•BikeSim has a standard interface to MATLAB/Simulink.
•BikeSim is used extensively by 7 largest motorcycle OEMs.
•BikeSim can run complex scenarios and test eventsequences.
•BikeSim can scale from:- Software-in-the-loop to- Model-in-the-loop to- Hardware-in-the-loop to- Rider-in-the-loop•
BikeSim provides an intuitive graphical user interface andpowerful analysis tools.
•BikeSim can provide vehicle sensors and interactive traffic
for V2V and ADAS development.
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BikeSim includes a standard set of example vehicles,roads, and procedures to assist first time users.
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CarSim, TruckSim, and BikeSim have over 3,500 active
users at OEMs, suppliers, and leading universities.

Closed-loop driver model and detailed road profile
DATA DRIVEN PRODUCT DESIGN
From conception to product launch—BikeSim provides
sophisticated tools to streamline your design, engineering,and testing processes. With BikeSim, you can quickly
transition between product development tasks by reusingparameters and test procedures developed in the previoustasks.
BikeSim supports industry standard engineering tools
which allow you to add your own technologies into yoursimulation environment. BikeSim’s support for industry
standard HIL platforms allows you to choose the hardwarethat is best for your real time application—without lockingyou into expensive, proprietary hardware.

Sensor feature for developing active safety systems

BikeSim is an economical tool for engineers who use
multiple software tools and must produce results quickly.
BikeSim features an intuitive user interface, online help,
and a complete set of example vehicles, 3D roads, and fully
documented example test procedures and plots.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Bundled Data Sets
•More than 10 example test vehicles•More than 15 roads and test tracks•
More than 90 test runs with comprehensive design notes
Engineering Tools•Interactive 3D Visualizer•
Engineering plots•
Spectrum Analyzer•
Linear Analysis (requires MATLAB)
Integration Technologies•
Microsoft COM API•
Excel import and export
Control Development Support•
MATLAB/Simulink•
LabVIEW•
Visual Studio

Optional BikeSim Modules•
Sensors•
Real Time / HIL
Tire Models•
Combined slip•
Extended shear with camber•
MF-Tyre•COSIN FTire (optional)•
MF-Swift (optional)
VehicleSim (VS) Commands•
Powerful programming language•
Automate complex riding maneuvers•
Create new variables and imports•
Add differential equations•
Control interactive traffic vehicles

Animator Features•
Data driven heads-up display•
Synchronized plotting•
Rider mirrors and multiple cameras•
Tracking camera•
Overlay compare of multiple tests•
Ghost vehicle path•
Photo realistic, user defined driving
environments—trees, buildings,signs, textured roads.
•Tire skid marks and tracks•
Sounds—engine, wind, and tire
BikeSim RT Supported HIL Platforms•
A&D•
Concurrent•
dSPACE•ETAS LabCar
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NI-RT
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Opal-RT RT-Lab

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