The fairing wings of MotoGP and Superbike racing motorcycles are known for their aerodynamic efficiency, although their aesthetics can vary and attract criticism from an aesthetic point of view. But Honda recently filed a patent for an alternative approach that might make everyone agree.
The fins attached to the sides of the fairings and the front wings are now the daily life of Superbike and MotoGP riders. These appendages exert pressure on the front wheel, thus reducing wheeling and improving stability. However, they also increase air resistance by increasing frontal area and redirecting airflow. A fatality ? Nay: the patent of Honda proposes a solution where aerodynamic components are integrated inside the front fairing.
The patent drawings show a motorcycle that resembles the 1000 CBR2024RR-R SP Fireblade. There are two openings at the front of the fairing that are not connected to the airbox, but rather direct the airflow around it. of a wing-shaped component. This makes it possible to generate downforce on the front wheel without increasing the frontal area. Honda aims to achieve downforce on the front wheel while minimizing air resistance.
Honda presents a patent that looks like a panacea
If it works, the largest motorcycle maker could gain significant advantages over the competition, such as improved top speed, slightly better acceleration and reduced fuel consumption, while maintaining downforce similar to the front. In addition, this solution would avoid annoying air turbulence by intelligently directing the air flows through the fairing...
Finally, some motorcyclists who find the fenders of MotoGP unaesthetic modern people could be interested in this Honda patent for purely visual reasons…
