Why Do Motorcycles Experience Death Wobble?

[George]

Here are the reasons why motorcycles experience death wobble: 1. Initial disturbance causes: There are many possible initial disturbances that can lead to death wobble, such as a gust of wind, a small stone, wheel imbalance, etc., and these are unavoidable. 2. Characteristic frequency range: The human-machine coupled oscillation (death wobble) has a characteristic frequency range, which vehicle designs generally try to avoid. After an initial disturbance occurs, riders instinctively try to control the bike. If the bike's natural frequency falls within the human-machine coupled oscillation range, death wobble is more likely to occur. 3. Maintaining neutral riding: The best way to recover from death wobble is to maintain neutral riding. Specifically, this means gripping the bike tightly with your legs and keeping the handlebars straight to continue riding in a straight line.