[zoltan]

Simple question, how much, if at all, does the height of a bike's center of gravity affect it's lean angle? In other words, all else being equal, will a bike with a higher center of gravity have more, less, or equal lean angle in a turn than a bike with a lower center of gravity?

 

[RandyO]

I would have to say no, but the lower the center of gravity, the less effort required to turn in, my 920r flickes relatively easy for a 500+ bike

 

[ls14ever]

I thought that sport bikes had a high CG for some reason...... Ill have to go look it up.

 

[tonyjuliano]

Lower center of gravity = Faster turn in
Higher center of gravity = More stable at high speed

Sport bikes tend to have a higher CG due to the high speed stability compromise along with the need to produce the thinnest profile possible for aerodynamic reasons.

 

[ebbtide]

 

[Storz]