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Forschungsheft Nr. 1

„Stufenführerschein für motorisierte Zweiradfahrer“. (Bochum, 1983)
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Forschungsheft Nr. 2

„Der Körperanprall gegen Schutzplanken beim Verkehrsunfall motorisierter Zweiradbenutzer“. (Bochum, 1984)
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Forschungsheft Nr. 3

„Der Motorradunfall. Beschreibung, Analyse, Prävention“. (Bochum, 1986)
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Forschungsheft Nr. 4

“Das Pendeln und Flattern von Krafträdern”. (Bochum, 1986)
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Forschungsheft Nr. 5

“Passive Sicherheit für Zweiradfahrer”. (Bochum, 1987)
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Forschungsheft Nr. 6

“Motorradfahren”. Faszination und Restriktion. (Bochum, 1990)
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Forschungsheft Nr. 7

“Safety – Environment – Future”. Proceedings of the 1991 International Motorcycle Conference. (Bochum 1991)
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Forschungsheft Nr. 8

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft III”. Tagungsband der 3. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2000)
Page Title Keywords
[7-23] Motorcycle Accident Collision Types – Differenceses in Origin and Results motorcycle; accident; safety; causes of accidents; passive and active safety; accident types; accident prevention
[25-62] Analysis of Secondary Safety of Motorcycles with Regards to Accident Analysis and Crash Tests Types of motorized two-wheelers; Anti-proportionality accident rate
[65-80] Motorcycle Crash Investigations A Case-Control Approach characteristics of crashes; Australian study; Melbourne; risk factors; interviews with crashed riders; inspection of crashed motorcycles; relevance of the trip’s purpose; alcohol; case-control approach
[83-109] Impact Mechanisms of Heimet Protected Heads in Motorcyc/e Accidents Accidental Study of CaST 327 data bank of accident information; head/neck injuries; helmet performance; design of motorcyclist helmets; protection of head and neck; injury patterns; reconstruction of accidents; head injury severity; helmet safety standard
[113-120] Motorcycle Accident Investigation: How should Motorcycle Accidents be researched? in-depth accident investigations; motorcycle in-depth accident research; OECD elaborated method; guidance for future safety measures; MAIDS (Motorcycle Accidents Investigation Data System)
[123-132] Safety of Motorcycling in the Netherlands killed and severely injured motorcyclists; age differences; groups of accidents; car-motorcycle collisions; speed violations; countermeasures; experience; single vehicle accidents
[135-145] Safety of Mopedriding in the Netherlands distinction ‚brom‘ moped and ’snor‘ moped; obligation to wear a helmet; use of moped by type and age of rider; risk: serious accidents; recent trends
[147-172] Accident and Injury Situation of Scooter Riders on-scene investigation of motorcycle accidents; accident and collision types; injury frequency; injury patterns; head injuries; comparison of scooter riders and motorcycle riders; injury patterns; demands for the future design of motorscooters; statistics killed and injured scooter riders; statistics killed and injured motorcycle riders; injury risk of different body regions
[177-203] Computer Simulation Motorcycle-Pedestrian-Accidents based on MADYMO Analysis System crash tests; simulation of accidents; accidents involving motorcycles and pedestrians; accident reconstruction research; development of protective devices for motorcycles; reducement of injuries; protective devices; reducing the number of injured and killed persons
205-220 Estimating Risk Factors for Motorcycle Crashes risk factors for motorcycle crashes; comparing the characteristics of motorcyclists in crashes with those riding safely; interviews of riders and pillion passengers; inspection of helmets and motorcycles; inspection of crash sites; rider inexperience; the role of alcohol in motorcycle crashes; risk potential
223-241 The Safety Concept of BMW C1 BMW; C1; create a new element designed to increase mobility, especially in city traffic; redefine the term vehicle safety; improvement in accident protection; vehicle safety
245-261 Rider Training in Europe The Views and the Needs of the Rider approaches to initial rider training in Europe; political background; form of the European driving licence; national test of competency; survey
263-277 Riding Style, Engine Power and Accident Involvement of Motorcyclists survey of motorcyclists; personality factors, self-concept, and leisure-time motivations;
279-294 Personality, Self-Concept and Leisure-Time Motivations of Motorcyclists survey of motorcyclists; personality factors, self-concept, and leisure-time motivations; correlation of self-concept and control beliefs/motivation for safe driving
299-323 Dynamic Stability of Motorcycles Results of a Research Cooperation dynamic stability of a motorcycle; investigating road behaviour; theoretical analysis using dynamic riding simulation; European Union; development of new measurement methods; tyre parameters determining the quality of the simulation; characteristic oscillating motions performed by motorcycles; new type of tyre test rig permit dynamic tyre characteristics; improved, motorcycle-specific tyre model
325-345 The Combined Brake System: Concepts – Simulation – Tests physical aspects and reactions of single-track vehicles; conventional brake systems; deceleration; rider performance; simple combined brake system; improve the braking behaviour of powered two-wheelers; simulation of dynamic braking manoeuvers; the problem of over-breaking; riding tests; breaking distance
347-373 Further Research on HONDA’s Combined Brake Systems: Market Acceptance and Customer Experience with CBS and CBS-ABS in Europe survey questioning motorcycle owners of four different HONDA models equipped with enhanced brake systems; investigate and compare different Combined Brake Systems (Single-CBS, Dual-CBS) and the CBS-ABS (CBS combined with an Antilock system); customer’s point of view; evaluation of the riding experience; comparison between CBS and CBS-ABS; research in the field of motorcycle safety; motorcycle safety and brake systems; HONDA’s brake technology
375-384 Crash Tests on Guardrails passive protective devices; accident prevention; „Guidelines for passive protective devices on roads“ (RPS); restraint systems; impact situations; accident reports and investigations; future measures
387-401 Study on Motorcycle Accidents with Crash against Metallic Retaining Devices Problem of form and material aggressiveness of steel crash barriers towards motorcyclists; numbers of motorcycle accidents with crash barrier impact; investigation of accident reports; potential effect of a motorcycle crash barrier; design of steel crash barriers with protective shield
405-417 Motorcycles – The Environmental Aspects the role of motorcycles; the environmental behaviour of motorcycles; exhaust and noise emissions; technological and administrative aspects; achieve emission and noise levels similar to those of four-wheel vehicles
419-437 Noise Causation by Driving Behavior and Concepts for a Reduction of Noise Emission from Motorcycles noise problems; driving style; use of non- approved exhaust systems; strategies designed to alleviate the problem of motorcycle noise on „problem routes“ in particular
439-456 Motorcycle Riding and Fuel Consumption in Real Traffie Situations the real in-traffic operation of motorcycles; survey carried out among motorcycle riders; riding behaviour; average fuel consumption of the vehicle; comparison between motorcycles and cars; riding tests; information for both the vehicle development and the definition of rules
459-475 Exhaust Emission Reduction for the VFR 800 FI national emission regulations; common European regulation for exhaust emissions of motorcycles; HONDA’s environment strategy; the importance of environmental conservation; 3-way catalyst system; aiming to reduce emission levels; power output of the motorcycle
479-508 Motorcycle-Aerodynamics Facts – Figures – Possibilities aerodynamics of conventional motorcycles; improving efficiency, handling, road holding and safety; fairings; motorcycle developments
511-515 First Assessment of the Effects of the French Reform of July 1996 concerning Requirements for Riding Motorcycles new regulations introduced in France in 1996; new types of motorcycles: Light (MTL), Mid – rang (MTT1) and Powerful (MTT2); requirements for driving the new types of motorcycles: age, number of years licensed and type of licence
517-548 Mobility and Safety Aspects of the new European 125 ccm Light Weight Motorcycle Class ifz study of 125 ccm motorcycle users; light weight motorcycle class; accident figures in relation to the number of vehicles in use; purpose of riding a motorcycle; analysis of the accident situation; harmonisation of the European licensing system; the 125 ccm A1 motorcycle; safety aspects
551-575 Solving the Urban Transport Dilemma: Powered Two-Wheelers – a practical alternative PTW’s share in the transport market; comparison of car ownership and PTW ownership; reasons for changes in the development of PTW ownership; major ’segments‘ of PTW use; combined transport (intermodal and multi-modal transport); vitality of towns and cities; parking facilities; motorcycles as multi-purpose vehicles;  role of PTWs in urban traffic
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Forschungsheft Nr. 9

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft III”. Tagungsband der 3. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2000)

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Page Title Keywords
(7-33) Motorcycle Accident Investigation from theory to practice: the MAIDS Experience Motorcycle Accident In-Depth Study (MAIDS); OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development); providing scientifically based knowledge of motorcycle accidents in Europe, identifying risk factors, suggesting possible solutions; statistical analysis; accident data collection; organisational and procedural solutions
(35-52) Accident Involvement of 16- and 17year old Riders of Lightweight Motorcycles and the motivational and attitudinal Background accident involvement of 16- and 17year-old riders of lightweight motorcycles; young riders; insurance; traffic safety program; accident data; North Rhine-Westphalia; killed or seriously injured riders; safety motivation;
(55-80) Combination of Primary and Secondary Safety Aspects within Motorcycle Collisions motorcycle safety; single motorcycle accidents; car/motorcycle collisions; reduction of injuries; safety potential; passive safety; airbags; breaking systems; panic breaking; Anti-Lock-Breaking-System
(83-100) Exemplary Investigation of the Repeatability of Motorcycle Crash Tests (Configuration 413 according to ISO 13232) ISO 13232; full-scale crash tests for motorcycles; development of new motorcycles; collision test: motorcycle and car
(105-127) Development of the Age Structure of Motorcyclists in Germany between 1985 and 1999 and the Influence on Motorcycle Safety registration numbers of powered two-wheelers in use; changes in the distribution according to age groups; development of accident numbers; riding experience; risk of having an accident
(129-144) Perceived Safety in Racetrack Training Courses for Motorcyclists research on dangerous leisure-time pursuits; rider experience; behavior in road traffic; impact of safety trainings for motorcyclists; willingness to take risks; rating on perceived safety and on perceived competence
(147-170) Braking Performance of Motorcyclists: Results of a reliable Test Procedure experimental study; driving behavior of motorcycle riders during an emergency braking manoeuvre; single braking manoeuvres; correlation between braking parameters and rider-related data; braking potential
(175-192) Experimental Investigation and Simulation of Motorcycle Turning Performance steering torque; turning manoeuvre; experimental tests; numerical simulations; multi-body code; influence of tyre properties and riding style
(195-205) Determination of connective Forces between Rider and Motorcycle – an Approach to Men-Machine-System Investigation motorcycle/rider system; the rider’s influence on driving dynamics; stress factors for riders; interaction of motorcycle and rider; connective points; monitoring of motorcycle data
(207-221) Intelligent Transportation Systems and Motorcycle Safety: A review of current Trends in the Development and Deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Identification of Opportunities to enhance Motorcycle Safety Intelligent Transportation System (ITS); technologies development and deployment in the United States; service categories of IST; opportunities and challenges of ITS technologies to motorcycle safety
(223-243) Virtual Prototyping on a real Reference System Motorcycle-Rider-Street Two-stroke engine; DKW; development and production site Zschopau (Saxony); MZ; finite element method (FEM); multi-body simulation (MBS); system motorcycle rider-road; method of virtual prototyping; excitation functions; dynamic simulation; lifetime analysis
(245-257) Longterm brake system for motorcycles long-life brake system for 2-wheelers; automatic brake force distribution; ABS; brake components; vehicle service life; PERAVES SUPER-TURBO-ECO
(259-271) Development of a Tyre Tube with Puncture Prevention Function for large Motorcycles running stability of motorcycles; punctures; Honda; puncture prevention function; tube structure; puncture prevention liquid
(275-289) Emission of Harmful Substances by Low-Speed Light Motorcycles Restricting light motorcycles; ignition shut-offs; emission readings; upper emission threshold (CO, HC, NOx and fuel consumption) of throttled light motorcycles
(291-310) Research of an Emission Reduction System for small Motorcycles emission regulations for small motorcycles; emission reduction system; fuel injection; hydrocarbon emissions; motorcycle emission regulation limit “Directive 97/24/EC chapter 5” (EURO-1) in Europe; fuel economy
(313-333) Exhaust Pollution Abatement Technologies and the Requirements for a world-wide Motorcycle Emissions Test Cycle emissions; emission standards; emissions abatement techniques for different types of engines; emissions certification procedure/ test cycle; tightening of the emission standards; type test procedure; today’s test; developing a new emissions test cycle
(337-343) Motorcyclists driving between Lanes Snake through of motorcycles: Legal situation in Germany; overtaking or driving past; right/left overtaking
(345-365) Development of a Novel Three – Wheeled Vehicle need for better rider safety; innovative vehicles; three-wheeled vehicle concept; system of linking the rear frame to the front frame; linking system
(367-387) SMART: Providing the Motorcycle Choice in local Transport Plans role of motorcycles (or Powered Two Wheelers (PTW)) in Local Transport Plans (LTP); motorcycle policy development; adoption of LTP policies; ‘PTW knowledge gap’
(389-400) Improving the Urban Use of Powered Two-Wheelers: The Organisation of Seminars for Municipalities mobility of citizens in town; combination of public and private transport; urban mobility; organisation of Seminars for municipalities; urban use of Powered Two-Wheelers
(403-405) Motorcycle Brake-Control-Systems of the Future ABS system for motorcycles; BMW; „Advanced Braking System“; Active Safety Systems for motorcycles; Advances in braking technology
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Forschungsheft Nr. 10

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft IV”. Tagungsband der 4. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2002)
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21-40 A Review of the Motorcycle Accident Situation in Western Europe and the United States 1977 – 1999 motorcycle accident research; specifics of motorcycle accidents; traffic safety; problem routes for motorcyclists; International Motorcycle Conference 1991; fatal motorcycle accidents; age groups; T-tests
41-54 Focuses on motorcycle Accidents motorcycle accidents; personal injuries; injury motorcycle accidents and casualties; accident development; data of the official road traffic accident statistics; Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Housing; Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt)
55-86 Still dangerous encounters. The most frequent danger situations of motorcycle riders and resultant injuries  Institute for Vehicle Safety; study;  „Dangerous encounters“;  accident situations; awareness
87-104 Environmental Contributing Factors in Thailand Motorycyle Crashes motorcycle crashes; environmental factors; Thailand; crash causation
105-124 Computational analysis of Motorcycle Crash Tests – a Basis for Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction motorcycle crash tests; motorcycle accident reconstruction; accident reconstruction methods
125-150 Possibilities of load reduction by leg protectors for motorcyc- fists – a technical, medical and biomechanicaf study protective clothes; loads; injuriy prevention; force reduction; study; injuries; accident analysis; experimental tests
151-180 Most recent accident research results of the German Insurance Association with a special focus of interest: Braking of Motorcycles survey; accident situation in Germany; accident data collected by the police; Institute for Vehicle Safety in the German Insurance Association; difficulties in active safety; braking abilities; braking systems; accident patterns
181-200 The unstable fracture of dens axis in case of heimet removal – a biomechanical analysis motorcyclist accidents; unstable injuries of the cervical spine; helmet removal
201-212 Quality standards for motorcycle safety trainings in Germany and their reference to current European projects quality standards for motorcycle safety trainings; motorycle safety trainings; DVR-guidelines; Germany; CIECA project; „European quality labels“; traffic safety
213-226 European quality standards for post-ficence motorcycfing trainings – the EU Advanced project Advanced; post-licence rider training; future development; European Quality Label
227-246 Behavioural Obstacles to Advanced Motorcycle Rider Training study; behavioural factors; levels of participation; advanced motorcycle rider training; rider development; motivational factors
247-288 Developing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Education and Training System Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF);Rider Education and Training System (RETS); MSF; MRC; RSS; ERC; rider training
289-307 A skill-strain-model for rider behaviour: impfications for the efficiency of road traffic safety trainings effects of traffic safety measures; road traffic;  risk homeostasis theory, Näätänen and Summala’s zero-risk model; safety training programs
308-328 Shifts in the age structure of motorcyclists average age of riders; risk awareness; rising average age; age development of motorcycle riders; accident rate; rate of accident causes; qualitative interviews
329-338 Attitude of motorcyclists after alcohol use alcohol consumption; motorcycle riders‘ attitudes; BAC-limits
339-378 Motives and Attitudes of female motorcycle riders towards their motorcycle research study; IfZ;  female motorcycle riders; University Braunschweig; accident involvement; accident risk; accident severity; riding style
379-398 Brake Technologies for Powered Two Whee/ers: CBS, ABS and Future Directions braking; brake systems for powered two wheelers; Advanced Brake Systems; CBS; ABS
399-414 Variables of segment specific impacts on riders and passen- ger riders of motorcycle with fairings two-wheeler-specific driving dynamics; accident; injury severity
415-442 Profit flnd protection of the airbag to enhance the passive safety of motorcycles motorcycle airbags; passive safety;  survey; real-world accident events; DEKRA Accident Research
443-444 Dainese D-Air, airbag protective garment integrates AASMR – advanced Airbag System for Motorcycle Rider
445-456 Motorcycle Collisions with Road Restraint Systems road restraint systems; accident; accident severity; motorcycle protection; collision tests; safety
457-502 Implications of daytime lights for the traffic situations of motorcycles and motorcars motorcycle ‚conspicuity‘ accidents; monitoring studies of the effect of motorcycle (and motorcar) daytime lights; research needs
503-514 Future emission regulations for motorcycles emission levels; emission regulations; binding emission limits; EURO I – two-wheelers;  new test series
515-528 Moped Emission Factors for Non Regulated Pollutants (Benzene and Particulate Matters) ANCMA; Umwelt; Emissionen von Mopeds;  ANCI; ARPAT; UTAC; Euro 1; Maßnahmen zum Schutze der Luft
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Forschungsheft Nr. 11

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft V”. Tagungsband der 5. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2004)
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23-52 MAIDS – the first results of a european motorcycle in-depth accident study PTW accidents; in- depth study; in-depth data; Europe; future research; public policy issues
53-98 Comparing accident cause factors and lower extremity orthopedic injury cause factors in Thailand & USA motorcycle crashes Cause of accident; multiple vehicle accidents; Los Angeles; Thailand; causes of orthopedic injuries; accident investigations; lower extremity injuries (LEI)
99-118 Recent developments in UK motorcycle-related data bench- mark data; different data-sets
119-134 Analysis of an exemplary serious single-vehicle accident on the basis of an incidentally filmed video-sequence behavioural research; falls; racing falls vs every day falls
135-156 Rider inputs and powered two wheelers response for pre-crash manoeuvres pre-crash maneuvers; accident avoidance maneuvers
157-176 Motorcycle rider development: A study of engagement expectations and behaviour developments and expectations of motorcyclists; rider attitudes; risky riding behavior; safety/driving training
177-188 The part of the motocycle trainer in the age of advanced technical systems training of learners and future drivers; methods of training; safety needs; responsibility by the initial trainers
189-224 25 years of motorcycle safety trainings ADAC motorcycle safety trainings; beginnings of ADAC motorcycle safety trainings; DVR motorcycle trainings
225-252 Certification processes for motorcycle safety training professionals Certification;  Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Rider Education and Training SystemSM (MSF RETS); Motorcycle Safety Foundation education programs
253-270 A proposal for defining, measuring and documenting the effects of “safety renewal” – a concept who’s time has come research findings in rider education; rider education; safety renewal
271-294 What makes a road for motorcyclists interesting and what makes it dangerous? Motorcycling as a leisure activity; route choice; accident study; RIPCORD-ISEREST
295-312 Aspects of HID headlamps for motorcycles HID headlamps; HID light; Discussion about HID headlamp bundles; Safety; Legal situation
313-350 Young people and their mobility demands in relation to motorized two-wheelers study carried out by the ifz; research in traffic and mobility; visions of and attitudes towards mobility; family background
351-368 Investigation into the stress and strain on motorcyclists during navigation tasks Navigation; navigation systems; man-machine system; navigation by map; satellite navigation system
369-386 Driver assistance systems for motorcycles – useful or inapplicable? Driver assistance systems; adopting driver assistance systems for motorcycles
387-406 Concepts for future electrical systems in BMW motorcycles electrical systems in motorcycles; legal requirements; BMW electrical systems
407-428 Lightweight engineering and technology by BMW motorrad, taking the R 1200 GS as an example lightweight construction; BMW motorcycles; success factors
429-452 Recognising and reducing the danger of critical motorcycling situations Driving-dynamics control systems; safety; technical systems for detecting critical situations and supporting drivers; braking; critical driving situations; future motorcycle braking systems
453-488 Exploratory study of an airbag for a large scooter type motorcycle Honda airbag; touring motorcycle; applicability to scooters; research study
489-510 Development of electronically controlled hydraulic rotary steering damper for motorcycles HESD (Honda Electronic Steering Damper); electronically controlled hydraulic rotary steering damper for motorcycles; steering damper; “Kickback” phenomenon
511-542 Determination of parameters for objective evaluation of motorcycles driving dynamics behaviour development of motorcycles; standard driving maneuvers; motorcycle driving dynamics
543-576 The airbag for motorcycles – latest results of full-scale-tests according to ISO 13232 Airbag; Safety equipment; DEKRA accident research; Accidents with motorized two-wheelers; DEKRA Airbag
577-582 Further development of environmental relevant requirements for motorized two wheelers further development; environmental related requirements for motorized two wheelers; field of pollutant emissions; field of noise
583-606 Active work against road traffic noise – motorcyclists’s contributions Traffic noise; Reduction of noise levels; Traffic volume; exhaust pipe systems; Limiting values for motorized two-wheelers; Noise emissions; Western Europe
607-621 The exhaust emission behaviour of modern motorcycle exhaust gas emission; driving cycle; exhaust emission behaviour of modern motorcycle; exhaust gas strategies; WMTC (Worldwide Harmonised Motorcycle Emissions Test Procedure); NEDC (New European Driving Cycle); ADAC
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Forschungsheft Nr. 12

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft VI”. Tagungsband der 6. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2006)
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(4-28) APROSYS SP4 – First Findings of the European Project to Enhance PTW Secondary Safety Project called APROSYS (Advanced PROtection SYStems); national statistics; databases; accident causes; injuries
(29-40) Understanding PTW risk components within an international road assessment programme European Road Assessment Programme (EuroRAP); road networks; risks
(41-72) Motor Cycle Accidents Particular risks due to layout of roads and environment risk elements; traffic accidents involving motorcycles; active safety; passive safety; solo accidents; study; accident black spots on country roads
(73-92) Simulation of motorcyclists` impacts on roadside barriers using a numerical human model motorcyclist; roadside barrier; countermeasures; crash barrier impact; finite element model HUMOS2; crash simulation
(93-111) Development of Puncture-Resistance Tubeless Tire for Motorcycles tubeless tire; tire; double-chamber structure; puncture resistance; endurance-test
(112-134) Tyre-pressure check system and xenon light development Milestones for active safety at BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad; safety features; development; on-board electrics/electronics; tyre-pressure check system (RDC); low-beam headlights
(135-151) Simulation study on the dynamic, photo-realistic presentation of information on the display of a navigation system during a motorcycle ride navigation test; motorcycle simulator; field perspective; experiment; environment; navigation system; driving performance; road safety; navigational knowledge
(152-177) Contribution for characteristic of quality: Active safety of motorcycle helmets active safety assessment study; motorcycle helmets; active helmet safety
(178-218) Innovation in the developing of BMW Motorrad Riders Equipment to reduce the risk of injuries shown at the Neck-Brace System cervical spine (neck); motorcycle clothing; accident; protective equipment; neck protection
(219-243) Preliminary investigation on the dynamics of motorcycle fall behavior: Influence of a simple airbag jacket system on rider safety airbag technology; collisions; falls; slippage; motorcycle-rider system; rider protection safety system; MADYMO; fall-predictive algorithm
(244-256) Development of Riding Trainer for Safety Riding Education and its Features risk prediction capability; Riding Trainer; Honda Riding Simulator
(257-270) Motorcycle Operator Training Assessor (M.O.T.A.) – an objective rider skill assessment system measurement of rider training; assessment system; Motorcycle Operator Training Assessor (MOTA); motorcycle crash trauma
(271-288) Motorcycle Safety Trips – Experience with motorcycle safety trainings in real traffic situations „Factor 7“; reduction of accidents; training concept; motorcycle safety training; public road traffic; motorcycle safety tours
(289-301) Bridging the Gap – A Cooperation between MSF, USA and ADAC, GE for the Benefit of Motorcyclists of the United States Army in Europe US Department of Defense Instructions; Motorcycle Safety Training (Basic RiderCourse/BRC and Experienced RiderCourse/ERC); Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF); Training Requirements; US Army; ADAC
(302-316) Development of motorcycle rider trainings based on the accident occurences  safety training; novice motorcycle riders; Luxembourg; motorcycle accidents with bodily injuries; typical accident situations;  „Expect the Unexpected“
(317-368) Safety Awareness of Motorcycle Riders in Germany ifz; safety awareness of German motorcycle riders; safety awareness
(369-388) Development of a roll angle sensor technology for future brake systems motorcycle antilock brake systems; braking; roll angle; cornering; method for calculating the roll angle
(389-409) The Motorcycle Integral Brakesystem MIB: an advanced brake solution for high performance motorcycles brake systems for motorcycles; conventional brake system with two independent circuits; ABS system; brake system; Motorcycle Integral Brakesystem MIB
(410-431) BMW ́s view of future developing trends in Control Systems to support the Active Safety reducing accidents; active safety; traction control systems; BMW Motorrad; ABS; brake control systems
(432-450) Future of internal combustion engines piston engine concept; Substitution efforts; BERRY-Rotational-Power-Device; PERAVES-SUPERBALL-MOTORS; piston engine versus spherical motor; practical application; YP-400-scooter; PERAVES
(451-459) Guidelines for PTW-Safer Road Design in Europe Risk reduction; Improvement of roads and traffic conditions; Traffic safety; Manual for road construction; ACEM “PTW-Safer Road Design in Europe”
(460-481) Motorcycle strategic planning: putting theory into practice MCC (Motorcycle Council of New South Wales); motorcycle safety;  strategic plan; motorcycle accidents in Australia
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Forschungsheft Nr. 13

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft VII”. Tagungsband der 7. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2008)
Title Keywords
Forensic Evidence Relating to Motorcycle Pre-Crash Maneuvers collision; pre-crash maneuver; roadway evidence; vehicle evidence; braking test data; tire documentation
RIDER – a complete study on accidents involving a powered two-wheelers: accident causations, safety equipment and injury mechanisms CEESAR; RIDER; MAIDS; accident; injury; improvement of road safety; protective clothes; helmet; braking system
Analysis of Motorcycle Accidents Interdisciplinary analysis of the status quo of motorcycle riders in Germany GDV; safety; accident; injury severity; accident data
The Value of an Exclusive Motorcycle Lane in Mix Traffic: Malaysian Experience  road safety; developing countries; ASEAN; motorcyclist safety; motorcycle lane; Malaysia
The Initial Rider Training project – Developing a European approach to the Initial Training of Motorcyclists Initial Training of Motorcyclists Project; TREN-SUB-2003-S07.30333; Initial Rider Training Project; problems of pre-licence rider training in Europe; IRT Project; e-Coaching
Integrating the Honda SMARTrainer with MSF RETS For Improving Hazard Perception rider risk; Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF); awareness; hazard perception; Honda’s SMARTrainer (Safe Motorcyclist Awareness & Recognition Trainer); SMARTrainer RiderCoach Guide; RETS; RiderCoach
The quality seal of the German Road Safety Council EU-ADVANCED project; EU- wide quality seal for driver safety training; German Road Safety Council; road safety
MYMOSA – Towards a virtual motorcycle rider for realistic simulations of motorcycle manoeuvres Multibody simulation; motorcycle dynamics; virtual rider; Motion Analysis technique
Analysis of the thorax rider protection using a new safety system: numerical approach NHTSA; motorcycle accident; rib fractures; safety sytem; integrated airbag system; HUMOS; accident simulation
Testing of two different motorcycle garments with integrated airbag in real crash conditions protective clothing; DAINESE; passive safety; airbag system; future motorcycle rider equipment
APROSYS SP4: Advanced testing procedures for protective measures on rider equipment and road furniture APROSYS SP4; improving safety; advanced personal protective equipment; ECE R22; helmet testing; roadside safety barriers; crash simulation
Powered Two Wheelers compared with cars – Driving dynamics, fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in daily use ADEME study; progress after Euro 3; comparison of passenger cars and two-wheeled vehicles; driving behaviour; emissions; homologation procedures; Euro 4
Higher Level of Motorcyclists’ Safety by improved Road Infrastructure in Germany accident figures; motorcyclists’ safety; man – vehicle – road; fatal injuries; road infrastructure; North Rhine-Westphalia; MVMot 2007
Studying motorcycle learning in real context to improve rider’s education initial training programs inefficiency to reduce accident rates; optimizing motorcycle road safety; riders’ education; motorcycle learning; real activity; ergonomics; teaching aid
Testing the Safety Renewal Concept: Preliminary Results from “The Discovery Project” motorcycle rider training; training effectiveness; RETS (Rider Education and Training System); MSF Basic RiderCourse
Situational hazard awareness of motorcyclists theories of driver behaviour; cognitive representations of typical traffic situations; behavioural plans; motorcycle riders’ situational hazard awareness; risk acceptance
Potential of Active Suspension Systems for Vehicle Stabilization motorcycle driving dynamics; motorcycle VSC; critical driving situations; stabilization
PISa – Powered two-wheeler Integrated Safety. Project objectives, achievements and remaining activities integrated safety systems; new technologies; primary safety; secondary safety systems
Active Safety for Motorcycles based on Vehicle-to-Vehicle-Communication BMW Motorrad; safety technologies; active safety concepts; safety at intersections; assistance systems; research project AKTIV (Adaptive and co-operative technologies for the intelligent traffic); vehicle-to-vehicle communication
Changes in blood pressure (RR), heart rate (HR) and energy profile (EP) depending on age (years), body mass index (BMI), general physical level (h/week) and job-related and time spent motor cycling during long-time motor cycling for average male test person training level; BMI; long-time ECG; physical fitness; motor-bike training performance; age structure
Research issues in Motorcycle Ergonomics & Rider Human Factors rider comfort; control systems; motorcycle ergonomics; feasibility of real road research and simulations
Safety Belt for Motorcyclists passive safety on the motorcycle; securing a motorcyclist during a collision; restraining system; test series; motorcycle trials; belt system
Experimental Study of Pitching Control of Large Motorcycles with Short Wheelbases using a Brake-by-Wire System brake-by-wire system; brake force; ABS
Basis and Development for the Snell M2010 Motorcycle Helmet Standard vehicular helmets; crash protection; protective helmets; Snell motorcycle helmet standard; M2010; ECE 22-05
Improvement of Daytime Conspicuity of Motorcycles  frontal signal pattern on a motorcycle; daytime running lights
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Forschungsheft Nr. 14

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft VIII”. Tagungsband der 8. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2010)
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(2-48) Safety concept for powered two-wheelers accident data analysis; restraint systems; accident prevention; effectiveness of restraint systems; FE-simulations
(49-69) MoLife – Development of a Communication-Based Driver Assistance System for Motorcycles wireless networks; vehicle dynamics sensors; communication-based driver assistance system for motorcycles; road hazards; sensor-based hazard detection
(70-80) Design of a thorax protector, from the rider’s needs to the protective solution APROSYS European project; rider’s thorax; thorax protector; injury risk
(81-101) HMI concept for advanced rider assistance systems for powered two-wheelers road safety; motorcycle research project SAFERIDER (Advanced telematics for enhancing the safety and comfort of motorcycle riders); Advanced Riding Assistance Systems (ARAS); On-Bike Information Systems (OBIS); HMI (Human Machine Interface)
(102-122) US Single Motorcycle Crashes:
An Investigation of Roadway and Roadside Hazards
motorcycle safety in the US; impact of roadway features and roadside hazards on motorcycle crash safety; problem identification; roadway and roadside risks for motorcyclists in single vehicle crashes in the US
(123-135) The interaction between road infrastructure parameters and motor- cycle crashes in Germany – results from the EU project ‘2BESAFE’ single motorcycle injury crashes; road design; motorcycle average daily traffic (ADT); road surface condition
(136-137) Motorcycle Dynamics and Roadway Irregularities dynamics of a powered two wheeler; roadway irregularities; real world evaluation
(138-166) Advanced Rider Assistance Systems for Powered Two-Wheelers (ARAS-PTW) Institut für Zweiradsicherheit e.V. (ifz); Advanced Rider Assistance Systems for Powered Two-Wheelers (ARAS-PTW); definitions of assistance systems; current rider assis- tance systems for powered two-wheelers
(167-185) Safety In Motion (SIM). Integrated approach for motorcycle safety Safety In Motion EU Project; safety strategy; active safety features; passive safety system; virtual simulation
(186-210) PISa – Powered two-wheeler Integrated Safety. Development, implementation and testing of PTW integrated safety systems Powered two wheeler Integrated Safety (PISa) project; integrated safety systems (ISS); primary safety; secondary safety systems; benefits of the PISa systems
(211-224) Electrorheological Dampers as a Basis for semi-active Motorcycle Suspensions suspension; electrorheological (ER) dampers
(225-251) Injury Situation and Accident Causation Parameter for Motorized Two-Wheel-Riders in Traffic Accidents based on German In-Depth-Accident Study GIDAS injury risk in traffic accidents; effectiveness of protective measures; ACASS Accident Causation Analysis
(252-262) Linking Active and Passive Safety of Motorcycles development of protection systems for motorcyclists; methods and models of Passive Safety; conditions and input from Active Safety
(263-277) The European Safer Urban Motorcycling (eSUM) Project eSUM Project; improving the safety of traffic; urban motorcycling; sustainable urban mobility
(278-294) Naturalistic Driving & Riding –
What can be expected from a new research methodology
PROLOGUE project; naturalistic approach;  car drivers‘ behaviour towards PTW riders; PTW safety
(295-307) Developing a methodology for the assessment of riders’ acceptance of an Advanced Rider Assistance System riders‘ acceptance of Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS); Curve Warning System (CWS); acceptance concept
(308-322) Giving Motorcyclists The Best in Training: Designing Principle-Based, Safety-Oriented Education And Training Programs rider education and training requirements; government-administered programs; MSF; MSF Rider Educa- tion and Training System (RETS)
(323-345) Examining the effect of student background on test performance in a novice riding course  training program; “Gearing Up”; Canada; the effect of age, gender, and prior experience on test outcome
(346-361) A comparison of rider attitudes and behaviours between crash-involved and non crash-involved returned motorcyclists Older motorcycle rider, Crash, Attitude, Behaviour, Returned
(362-377) Enhanced rider assistance via connection of the Engine- and Suspension Control Systems of the BMW S 1000 RR BMW Motorrad; controllability of a high performance motorcycle; active vehicle safety; BMW S 1000 RR
(378-395) Research on Brake-by-Wire System for Super-Bike Race Motorcycle brake control; Honda; brake-by-wire type combined ABS (Combined ABS)
(396-422) Brake Steer Torque Optimized Corner Braking of Motorcycles single vehicle crashes; corner braking; BST-Avoidance Mecha- nism, BSTAM; man-machine-system
(423-516) Evaluation of the safety benefits of electronic brake-control systems in single-track vehicles active safety systems; brake-control system; cornering maneuvers
(517-525) Powered two wheelers – achieving environmental improvement for all traffic pollution; use of batteries; electrically powered racing motorcycles; bio fuel
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Forschungsheft Nr. 15

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft IX”. Tagungsband der 9. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2012)
Page Title Keywords
(1-46) Update on Brake Steer Torque Optimized Corner Braking of Motorcycles Powered-Two-Wheeler (PTW) / Motorcycle Safety, Chassis, Brake Systems, Brake Steer Torque (BST), Brake Steer Torque Avoidance Mechanism (BSTAM), Corner Braking, Rider Influence
(47-48) Use of active suspensions with respect to motorcycle safety Improving the driving safety of motorcycles; Shock absorber systems; Stabilizer systems; Riding comfort; Driving safety
(49-65) Roll Angle Estimation: Evaluation of Approaches based on Vehicle Dynamics and Video Sensors Advanced-Rider-Assistance-Systems (ARAS); riding maneuvers; vehicle dynamics; video-based applications in PTWs
(66-84) A New Inertial Sensor Unit for Dynamic Stabilizing Systems of Powered Two Wheelers Inertial Sensor Unit, 6 DoF, angular velocity, linear acceleration, dynamics, lean and pitch angle, cor- nering ABS and TCS, wheelie control, active suspension control, intelligent downfall detection with eCall
(85-172) Survey of the actual state of the initial rider training for motorcycle riders in Germany initial rider training; ifz; driving school; quality of theory and practical lessons
(173-193) Hazard Recognition Training Programs and Their Relationship to Executive Functions in Motorcyclists experience; training in hazard recognition; Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF); rider’s executive functions
(194-208) Differences in defensive riding skill and ‘RoadCraft’ between novice and experienced motorcycle riders crash rates; novice riders’ basic defensive riding skills
(209-227) Is it more dangerous to ride through
a bend to the right or to the left?
Results from accident analyses and a behaviour observation study
project 2 Be Safe; left-turn bends; improvement of rider safety
(228-264) Indepth Study Of 39 Fatal Motorcycle Collisions In Northern Ireland (U.K.) Between 2004 And 2010 collisions; vehicle data; collision scene; environment; human factors; technology on vehicles; hazard perception; initial and advanced training
(265-284) Creating a motorcyclists model for braking based on volunteer tests pre-crash manoeuvre; pre-crash model; braking
(285-301) Towards objective risk assessment: evaluation of the injury risk while riding a powered two wheeler  risk assessment method; objective injury risk; probability of collision and injury; warning and intervention strategies
(302-310) The Requirements of Future Pollutant Limit Stages pollutant limit stage; Euro 4; reducing exhaust emissions
(311-327) The ISO 26262 for motorcycles Experiences with the implementation for BMW Motorrad ISO 26262; safety relevant vehicle functions; technical systems; BMW Motorrad
(328-346) Powered Two-wheeler in the simTD Project simTD (save and intelligent mobility – test field germany); C2X-technology for motorcycles; active motorcycle safety; BMW Motorrad
(347-364) Development and evaluation of a haptic navigation system for motorbike riders Navigation, vibration, haptic, HMI, motorbike, PTW, ARAS, warning, helmet
(365-368) Premiere: “RiderEcall by Schuberth”
Schuberth presents first automatic e-call system for motorcycle rider
fatal accidents; Schuberth; safety factors of motorcycle helmets; E-Call
(369-387) Effects of secondary tasks on workload in motorcycling. A simulator study. navigation systems; infotainment; workload; riding performance
(388-403) Application of viewing analyses to improve safety for motorcyclists motorcycle accidents; run-off-road accidents; navigation
(404-423) Identification of Driving style and derivation
of the driving experience by detecting the driver’s seating position and movement on a motorcycle
riding styles; rider’s position; seat; pressure distribution pattern; driver-assistance-systems
(424-439) Voluntary and Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Standards helmet technology; DOT motorcycle helmet standard; ECE 22-05; protective capability
(440-455) Almanac of Assessed Measures for Improvement of Powered Two-Wheeler Safety PTW safety; infrastructure; safety problems
(456-480) Numeric and experimental evaluation of an airbag jacket for motorcyclists passive safety; accident statistics; airbag jacket
(481-485) D-Air Project: A New Process for Defining Innovative Motorcyclist Safety and Demonstrating Their Performance road safety; air-bag technology; D-air Racing; D-air Street
(486-498) The influence of footpegs forces in lane change maneuver lane change maneuver; Koch index; Lane Change roll index; behavior of the motorcycle
(499-503) The Effects of Safety Renewal on Crash Avoidance Skills, Rider Judgment and Knowledge: Results from “The Discovery Project” motorcyclist deaths; helmet; RETS
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Forschungsheft Nr. 16

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft X”. Tagungsband der 10. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2014)
Page Title Keywords
(2-30) Accident Characteristics of Severe Motorcycle Accidents in Germany injury; accident; heavy motorcycles; > 125 cm3; GIDAS; assistant systems
(31-43) Risk of serious motorcycle accidents among ordinary motorcyclists – A nationwide register-based cohort study. accident; accident risk; Sweden; milage; age; gender; motorcycle types
(44-61) Riding Left Hand Corners: Facts and Measures Austria; road accident; corner; Motorcycle; Motorcyclist; Safety; Bend (Road); Driving; Impact Study; Road Marking
(62-78) Motorcycle Sliding Friction for Accident Investigation crash; drag factor; frame sliders; sport bike
(79-100) Motorcycle Velocity Determination from Impact Damage PTW; accident reconstruction; crash partner; damaged vehicle; velocity; speed
(101-115) Analysis of the accident scenario of powered two-wheelers on the basis of real accidents vulnerable road users; fataliy; accident; GIDAS; safety; Germany
(116-127) Retrospective analysis of fatal motorcycle accidents and derivation of protective measures in complex braking maneuvers motorcycle crashes; fatal accidents; antilock braking system; bends
(128-154) Motorcycle Stability Control – MSC
The next step into safety solutions for motorcycles
Antilock Braking Systems ABS; safety; MSC; Bosch; KTM
(155-171) Improved Safety for Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds – Summary and Conclusions of the ITF/OECD Working Group PTW; risk; crashes; safe system approach; safety; helmets
(172-262) The Shared Road to Safety –
A Global Approach for Safer Motorcycling
PTW use; road safety; global motorcycle industry; IMMA; HHRT
(263-298) The safe ride to the future.
The motorcycle industry’s commitment to road safety
killed riders; Europe; ACEM; training; safety; technical inspection; road infrastructure
(299-311) The quality seal of the German Road Safety Council for Motorcycle Safety Trainings in Europe DVR quality seal; motorcycle training; road safety; guidelines; training grounds
(312-332) Long-term effects of a one-day advanced rider training road safety; motorcycle training; advanced rider training; ‘Risk’; KNMV; traffic behaviour
(333-357) Conceptual Architecture of Motorcycle Simulators for the Training of Novice Riders Motorcycle Simulators; Training for Motorcyclists; Traffic Safety
(358-378) In-depth study of rider trainees and novices: impacts for a renovation of licensing test and the design of motorcycle training modules in France PTW; France; Europe; initial training; licensed novices; iNRS
(379-408) Development of a method for analysis and effectiveness evaluation of driving safety functions in powered two-wheelers active safety systems; ADAS; GIDAS; VDCS; driver behavior; assistance systems; ABS; accident situation
(409-426) Motorcycle-Car Multi-Driver Simulation – A new methodological Approach towards increased Powered Two Wheeler safety injury risk; Motorcycle-Car Multi-Driver Simulation; linking driving simulators; powered two wheeler, motorcycle, methodology, simulation
(427-439) A study of visual interface on development of Vehicle to X communication system for motorcycles  advanced rider assistant system; V2X system; rider behavior; distance; urgency; event pictogram
(440-459) Motorcycle riding simulation to assess instrument and operation concepts and informing riding assistance systems BMW Motorrad; new functionalities; potential risks; simulator; acceptance; rider workload; distraction
(460-469) The Motorcycle Fuel Tank and Pelvic Injury in Crashed Motorcyclists injuries; collisions; Australia; tank; motorcycle design; pelvic and abdominal injury
(470-484) Improving car drivers‘ perception of motorcycles: Innovative headlight design as a short-term solution to mitigate accidents motorcycle accidents; DRLs; headlight
(485-505) Quo Vadis, Darmstadt Method for Abrasive Testing road surface; protective clothing; Darmstadt Method
(506-512) The technology of Multistrada D-Air® motorcycle with airbag Ducati; airbag jackets; Dainese; passive safety system; risk of injury
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Forschungsheft Nr. 17

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft XI”. Tagungsband der 11. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2016)
Page Title Keywords
(2-16) An Approach for Automatic Riding Skill Identification – Overview about the Methodology and first Results instabilities; safety; ride comfort; ARAS; cornering maneuver; control behavior; rider skills
(17-37) Smart Phone Riding Style Feedback Application Germany; fatal accidents; curves; hazards; rider skills; smart phone; safety
(38-60) Maneuvering a Dynamic Motorcycle Riding Simulator – Steering, Leaning and Coupling Effects in the Virtual Environment steering; leaning; gyroscopic effects; simulator; roll torque sensor
(61-100) Brake or Swerve? Or both? hazards; braking; swerving; rider training; riding behaviour
(101-114) In-depth study of bend taking practices, towards evaluation and (re)training tools: the VIROLO++ research project PTW; France; Europe; accidents; VIROLO++; bends
(115-128) BMW Motorrad Intelligent Emergency Call. Mode of operation and synergistic effects to BMW cars. eCall; intelligent emergency call; accident detection
(129-152) Preliminary Study of the Response of Forward Collision Warning Systems to Motorcycles New Car Assessment Program (NCAP); Forward Collision Warning (FCW) systems; collisions; FCW; ADAS; car-motorcycle accidents
(153-158) BMW Motorrad – Side View Assist (SVA) GIDAS; accidents; BMW Motorrad; Side View Assistant
(159-162) Motorcycles in connected traffic – a contribution to safety C-ITS technology; motorcycle safety; PTW; BMW; Honda; Yamaha
(163-175) Motorcycles and Traffic Filtering Motorcycle, Traffic filtering, Motorway, Single vehicle vs multivehicle accidents, Rush hour, Odds-ratio
(176-220) Definition of a safe barrier for motorcyclists Sweden; barrier; Motorcycle Protection System, MPS; international research
(221-227) Mortality of motorcyclists in Brazil from 2000 to 2014 Brazil; urbanization; mobility; puclic transportation
(228-243) Assessing Powered Two Wheelers’ display and control concepts – results from a pilot study ADAS; on-board information systems (OBIS); PTW; navigation system; eye-tracking; distraction
(244-256) Latest findings and achievements concerning the use of eye tracking in education and training of motorcycle riders eye-tracking; training; education; gaze strategy
(257-269) Feasibility of analysing the effects of personal protective equipment using virtual human body models PTW; injury; crash; Initial Training Network (ITN); crash scenario; passive safety systems; protective equipment
(270-293) Motorcycle helmet effect as a function of crash severity helmet; motorcycle crashes; MAIS; injury scale; Motorcycle helmet; injury severity; crash severity; fatality rate; brain injury; Thailand; hospital
(294-318) Factors that Increase and Decrease Motorcyclist Crash Risk motorcycle crashes; simulators; Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF); near-crashes
(319-337) RIDERSCAN, what riders want PTW safety; training; testing; licensing; accident reporting
(338-384) Investigations on the behaviour of motor cyclists with different driving experience on test-areas and in real road traffic Road safety, motorcyclists, driving experience, driving competence, test drives, real traffic rides, driving situation analysis, driver behavior, motorcycle driving safety training, data recorder
(385-400) First on to Scene: Awareness of hazards by electric motorcycles electric motorcycles; safety; accidents; hazard risk; infrastructure
(401-420) Evaluation method of the crash safety of traction batteries for electric driven motorcycles electrical energy storage system (EESS); traction battery; safety evaluation; crash configurations
(421-440) Design of novel tilting electric four-wheelers EU urban centers; Electric L-category Vehicles (ELVs); RESOLVE Project
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Forschungsheft Nr. 18

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft XII”. Tagungsband der 12. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2018)
Page Title Keywords
(2-12) Active motorcycle safety with Rider Assistance Systems – BASt research motorcycle accident; Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt); riding simulators; cornering ABS; emergency braking; roll angle anxiety; Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS)
(13-64) Motorcycle Safety In Germany:
Attitudes And Behavior With Special View On Advanced Rider Assistance Systems For Powered Two Wheelers
safety; Advanced Rider Assistance Systems for Powered Two-Wheelers (ARAS-PTW); motorcycle training; habits; handling skills; user acceptance
(65-98) Development of a Surrogate Motorcycle Soft Target for Use in ADAS Testing collsion; warning system; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS); radar; target
(99-121) Safety Potential Assessment Of Cornering ABS Systems Based On Riding Tests safety; Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS); Cornering ABS; reduction of accidents; Austrian Road Safety Fund (VSF)
(122-144) Limits of Autonomous Emergency Brake Systems for Powered Two-Wheelers – an Expert Study emergency brake system; deceleration; braking
(145-171) The Influence of Rider Motion on Motorcycles and Riding Simulators stability; steering; leaning; motorcycle riding simulators; rider motions; DESMORI
(172-190) Preventing lateral sliding in curves Bosch;  MSC (Motorcycle Stability Control); lean angle; ABS; traction control; stabilization; motorcycle safety system; lateral sliding; motorcycle safety, sliding, active safety, curve accidents, skidding, friction changes, motorcycle ESP®, inertial sensor unit, 6 DoF, angular velocity, dynamics, lean and pitch angle, slip angle, cornering ABS, cornering TCS
(191-202) Why automatization is the future of motorcycle safety! Traffic accident; traffic fatalities; rider assistance systems; anti-lock braking system; traction control; active safety; vehicle dynamics
(203-229) From Automation to Assistance – Intervene before a critical situation Safety; active safety systems; accident prevention; German In-Depth Accident Study; driver assistance systems, normal driving behavior, accident research, accident occurrence, driver behavior, user acceptance
(231-233) CMC-Roadmap: Motorcycles on Track to Connectivity danger; risk; cooperative systems; V2X communication; C-ITS (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems); CMC Roadmap
(234-257) Evaluation of the Potential of C-ITS for Motorcycles on the Basis of Real Accidents Germany; accident statistics; fatally injured road users; technical systems; PTW; accident causer; advanced safety systems; Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS); CMC Roadmap
(258-270) Powered Two-Wheeler HMI Design For Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS); communication; vehicle; infrastructure; PTW; Human-Machine Interface (HMI); assistance systems; warning
(271-286) Comparing Critical Event Deceleration for Motorcyclists and Drivers braking; motorcycle; passenger vehicle; MSF100 data; crash; near-crash; braking levels; vehicle operator types; critical situations; deceleration
(287-304) Detection of motorcyclists by car drivers with and without motorcycling experience
A virtual reality driving simulator study including eye-tracking
Road Safety; Motorcyclists; Virtual Reality Simulation; Eye-tracking
(305-323) The proposed approach of Knowledge Base for the identification of promising countermeasures to reduce casualties amongst motorcyclists motorcycle safety; Europe; crash data; Knowledge Base of Motorcycle Safety (KBMS)
(324-336) The International Motorcycling Federation sets a new standard for riders‘ safety through the
FIM Racing Homologation Programme for helmets.
FIM; helmets; international standards; protection
(337-348) Virtual assessment of protective systems for motorcyclists based on real-world accident data risk; accident; active safety; accidental injury; numerical simulations; accident reconstruction; MOTORIST; ISABELLE; PIONEERS; protective measures
(349-378) Safety Standards for Motorcyclists, Protection against Injuries in Traffic Accidents and Analysis of remaining Injuries and Injury Causes road traffic accidents; cubic capacity > 125 cm3; Germany; injury pattern; injury protection; GIDAS (German In-Depth Accident Study); infrastructure; road design; vehicle design; protective clothing; protector systems
(379-390) ADAS&ME: Experiments for the development of a rider condition monitoring system Long distance touring; rider fatigue;  alertness; reaction time; medical emergencies; accident; inattention; stress; ADAS&ME; rider condition monitoring system
(391-424) Different approaches with regard to safe cornering lines and how to adopt them – background information and possible improvements Curves; hazard recognition; visibility; driving ability; roadway; gaze technique; driving line; cornering
(425-/ Lean Angles and Lane Positions of Motorcyclists Austria; run-off-the road accidents; corner cutting; forward visibility; left-hand curves; roll angle; lane position; riding style; road markings
/ High Precision Motorcycle Bend Trajectory Reconstruction Based on a Low-cost Multi-Sensor System PTW; accident figures; loss of control; bends; bend-taking maneuver; VIROLO++ Project; motorcycle training
/ viaMotorrad – Can motorcycle safety be measured? Austria; motorcycle dynamics; single-track vehicle research; traffic accident research; risk assessment; project viaMotorrad; Hazard Map; road network; preventative measures
/ Innovative motorcycle headlight design for improving motorcycle visibility PTW accidents; intersection; misperception; visual signature; speed perception; front light system
/ Ultra-lightweight Electric Two-wheelers are the Future. The Future is Now. Electric motorcycles; sales figures; electrification; aerodynamics; Ultra-lightweight Motorcycles
/ Passenger Vehicle-Powered Two Wheeler Pre-Crash Trajectory Reconstruction and Conflict Analysis Results for Real-World Crashes in France, Germany, and Italy Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADASs); collision warning; pre-crash trajectories; light passenger vehicles (LPVs); PTW; crash countermeasures; performance confirmation tests
/ The Day of the Motorcyclist traffic accidnets; spring; check of the motorcycle; safety gear; Day of the Motorcyclist; beginning of the riding season; agility course; Ready to Ride motorcycle training
/ Motorcycling in Brazil: An Overview Brazil; traffic regulations; rider ́s training; driver ́s license; motorcycle manufacturers; accident statistics; motorcycle sports; motorcycle safety; advanced training schools; motorcycle publications
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Forschungsheft Nr. 19

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft XIII”. Tagungsband der 13. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2020)
Title Keywords
The Development of a 5 Star Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program MotoCAP; motorcycle protective clothing; thermal management; injury rates; helmets; crash studies; crash risk; crash protection; Australia; New Zealand
Optimized Protective Clothing for Motorcyclists: Which Safety Benefit can Airbag-Clothes deliver? protective clothing; airbag; accident analysis; typical accident situations; thorax protection; injury severity; test speed; test weight
MIPS and the Importance of Rotational Motion Protection in Motorcycle Helmets brain protection; rotation; MIPS Brain Protection System; head; helmet; rotational acceleration
Crash Safety Optimisation Method for the Integration of the Traction Batteries into Powered-Two-Wheelers electric powered two-wheelers (E-PTWs); PTW manufacturers; high-energy battery; hazards; crash; vehicle dynamics; traction battery; protection
Design of Electric Motorbike Embedded with Perovskite Solar Cells electric powered two-wheelers (E-PTWs); high-energy battery; fuel; alternate power generation methods; distance; electric vehicles; hybrid motorcycle; solar panel; sunlight; eco-friendly
Assessment of Visual and Haptic HMI Concepts for Hazard Warning of Powered-Two- Wheeler Rider assistance systems; collision warning; hazards; braking; avoidance maneuver; Human Machine Interface (HMI); warning; user acceptance; online survey; riding simulator; reaction time; Head-up Display; haptic bracelet
Motorbike riding and infotainement… how, and up to what point? driving aids; environment; egocentric priority; communicating systems; bluethooth; attention; stability; riding simulator; pilot project; Head up display; navigation; smartphone use
Autonomous Emergency Braking System for Powered-Two-Wheelers: Testing End-User Acceptability of Unexpected Automated Braking Events Deployed in Typical Pre-Crash Trajectories safety; Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB); speed; pre-crash; motorcycle AEB (MAEB); user acceptance; system controllability; PIONEERS
Traffic Violations of Motorcycle Riders in Fatal and Serious Injuries Accidents in Sweden fatal accidents; Sveriges MotorCyklister (SMC) ; traffic violations; riding without a license; Riding under influence of alcohol/drugs; Aggressive riding; high speed; carelessness in traffic; accident data; rider age; Vision Zero goal
The Dynamics of Motorcycle Crashes: Focus on Advanced (Antilock) Bracking Systems and Post-Crash Motion online survey; crash involvement; global data; Advanced (anti-lock) Braking Systems (ABS); protective equipment; speed; injuries; assistance systems; post-crash motions; crash occurence; injury outcome
Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents by Motorcycle Risk Mapping motorcycle accident; riding style; sensor technology; driving dynamics data; KTM; viaMotorrad; motorcycle safety; risk points; motorcyles routes; Alps
Motorcyclist Pelvis Interaction with the Fuel Tank in Frontal Crashes – a Laboratory Test Method pelvic injury; fuel tank; tank design; motorcycle types; initial pelvis posture; frontal motorcycle crash; deceleration sled; personal protective equipment; tank optimization
Experimental and Theoretical Study on Motorcycle Lane Change Maneuvers lane change; time; distance; driving behavior; single-lane traffic; non-autonomously steered motorcacles; driving path; sensor technology; driving tests; lateral offset; roll angle; curves
Steering Torque Measurement on Motorcycles lateral dynamics; steer torque; steering system; driving behavior; Bosch iBoltTM force sensors; handlebar
Possibilities and Benefits of Event Data Recorders (EDR) for Motorcycles electronics; EDR; motorcycle accidents; speed; acceleration/deceleration; road safety
Development of an Assessment Method for Powered Two-Wheeler Human-Machine Interfaces PTW; Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI); safety; distraction; riding task; workload; assessment of HMI interaction
Overview of Former and Current Basic Driving Tasks for Motorcycle License motorcycle training; accident statistics; external debt; driving skills; anti-lock braking systems; driving tasks
Motorcycle Motor Skill Level System – Definition of Rider Skills and Training Content Based on Accident Data motorcycle accident; driving skills; rider motor; cognitive skills; accident types; self-assessment; rider motivation; initial and post-license rider training
Motorcycle Instructor Selection in the United States motorcycle rider education; instructor; training; qualification; meaningful learning; United States Motorcycle Rider Education Program; telephonic interviews; Motorcycle Rider Education System; instructor selection
SAFESTRIP: Hardware in the Loop Motorcycle Simulator Experiment for C-ITS Applications SAFE STRIP; electronic road strip technology; C-ITS functionality; road infrastructure; critical events; motorcycle simulator; braking deceleration; user acceptance
Addressing the Availability and Reliability of Satellite-based Vehicle Positioning Methods in a Future Connected-Vehicle Environment for the Purposes of Riding Assistance Systems Autonomous Emergency Braking on Motorcycles (MAEB); automated braking; collision; Inevitable Collision States (ICS); activation; satellite technologies; emergency situations
Investigation of the Existence of a Leaning Threshold among Motorcyclists motorcycle accident; cornering; lean angle; „Roadmap-Active Motorcycle Safety“; leaning threshold; curve; cornering fear
Towards Safer Rides: Measuring Motorcycle Dynamics with Smartphones traffic accident survey; loss of control; rural roads; lean angle; curve; measuring lean angles; smartphone app; offline evaluation; „Roadmap-Active Motorcycle Safety“
Coordination Patterns in Arm versus Body Steering Strategies in Free Slalom on a Motorcycle: A Single Case Pilot Study PTW trajectory control; human postural; steering control; steering actions; slalom; rider mechanical inputs; vehicle dynamical outcomes; muscle pattern; relationship between rider actions and PTW dynamics
Recording and Evaluating Motorcyclists’ Gaze Behaviour in Rural Roads distraction; road safety; rural road environment; motorcycle riders’ gaze behaviour; inattention; Greece; intersections; road infrastructure
ABS and More: Settings and Knowledge on Advanced Rider Assistance Systems of Motorcyclists in Germany safety awareness; technical developments; road safety; Advanced Rider Assistance Systems; Advanced Rider Assistance Systems for Powered Two-Wheelers (ARAS-PTW); Germany; user acceptance; ifz study
Characteristic Rider Reactions to Autonomous Emergency Braking Maneuvers on Motorcycles autonomous emergency braking systems; automatic braking maneuvers; stability; body movement; handlebars; rider behavior; braking; controllability
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Forschungsheft Nr. 20

“Sicherheit – Umwelt – Zukunft IX”. Tagungsband der 14. Internationalen Motorradkonferenz. (Essen, 2022)
Title Keywords
Motorcycle Rider reaction Times as Response to Visual Warnings Cooperative Intelligent Transport System (C-ITS) ; Connected Motorcycle Consortium (CMC) ; Rider reaction time towards visual warnings ; simulations of two critical szenarios ; gaze behavious, throttle off and brake onset
Providing the PTW rider safer riding – cooperative collision warning Improve safety for PTW in interconnected traffic ; current and future ADAS systems ; Cooperative Collision Warning (CoCW) ; Cooperative Safe Overtake Assist (C-SOA) ; radar-refelctor parts on PTW as possible solution for higher awareness
Importance of motorcycle rider upper body movement for rider intention detection and motorcycle state prediction Upper body movement important for (future) ARAS development ; influence on motorcycle dynamics ; rider intention ; steering torque
CMC accident analysis to prove IST applications CMC ; perception failure in collision accidents ; main accident causer cars ; Vehicle to X (V2X) connectivity ; on-board sensors and warning systems
Defining suitable parameters for safe and effective deployment of a motorcycle Pre-Crash Braking system: findings from field testing and crash simulations Application of Pre-Crash Braking (PCB) ; automatic braking ; influence on motorcycle control ; obstacle detection
Benefit estimation of the PTW Advanced Rider Assistance System on accidentology dynamic benefits of ARAS ; study on actual PTW accidents ; Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC) ; Collision Aversion Technology (CAT) ; Active Cruise Control (ACC)
Swappable Battery Stations to boost Electric Motorcycles Electrification of vehicles ; swappable batteries as solution for urban mobility ; standadization of batteries ; Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC)
Do motorcyclist injuries depend on motorcycle and crash types? An Analysis based on the German In-Depth Accident Study (GIDAS) investigates different crash types and the accompanied injuries ; future protection equipment shall benefit from findings ; femur and head protection essential
A Theoretical and Practical Course on Motorcycle Safety Preventive Riding ; Accident minimization ; motorcycle control ; theoretical and practical key aspects for wholesome motorcycle training
Competencies, Characteristics, Experiences and Abilities of Motorcycle Rider Education Instructors in the United States System approach for injury reduction ; quantitative study based on instructor trainers survey ; aims to find criteria for instructor selection
Anti-lock Braking System Control for Two-Wheeled Vehicles using Deep Reinforcement Learning ABS controller development ; Deep Reinforcement Learning ; reduced calibration effort and performance improvements ; slip and stoppie control ; based on simulations
BMW’s holistic view on Motorcycle Safety collaborative approach between motorcycle and car ; need for active safety systems in cars ; onboard-sensor systems with automatic braking ; detection and crash prevention
Current and near future challenges for the PTW community in Europe: FEMA – FIM Europe considerations FEMA – FIM Working Group on (future) PTW challenges ; Vehicle technology ; Road infrastructure ; PTW rider ; Mobility aspects
Knowledge Translation practice to enhance motorcycle research impact Real-world application and policy-change based on best practice examples ; engagement and collaboration is key ; evidence-informed strategies
Aspects of Accident Avoidance for overtaking motorcycles in maneuvers with left turning cars Potential of reducing number and severity of accidents ; Early Aborting of overtaking (motorcycle) ; double look in left side mirror (car) ; further use and promotion of intelligent assisstance systems
Improvement of the frontal thorax airbag test procedure for assessing the protection of motorcyclists in a more realistic impact scenario Head and thorax most injured body parts during motorcycle accident ; airbags as passive safety solution ; non-suitable safety standard for assessment of equipment ; PIONEERS project
Smart wearable airbags: Benefits for users and remaining challenges after 60 million kilometres and 3000 accidents Biggest safety revolution since helmet ; transmission from early adopters to other groups ; studies on actual safety improvements ongoing
Life-saving effects of road markings on bends Encourage riders to not cross road markings ; eight popular routes were equipped ; rider trajectories improved (towards outside of their lane) ; accidents and injuries reduced within bends equipped with road markings
Safety Potential of Data Glasses for Motorcyclists Head-Up Displays not only for use in cars ; issue important information (e.g. warnings) within the natural line of sight ; study using simulator ; faster and more reliable detection of information using data glasses
Mitigating motorcycle accidents at yield junctions using computer vision and deep learning: A preliminary study Motorcycle junction accident ; improve prediction of future trajectories ; intent prediction ; improve collision warning trigger time by deep learning
Motorcyclists‘ Real Use of Vehicle Dynamics Study on real rider behaviour with accelerometers, gyrometers and gps ; data on acceleration, rotation rates, speed ; discriminated different driving profiles
Development of a motorcyclist model for trajectory prediction Predict driving dynamics under rider’s influence ; interpret data based on unique rider-specific parameters ; study on closed terrain
Motorcycle riding in groups – known accident patterns? Group rides differ from known accident patterns ; can cause follow up accidents ; main (possible) reasons are speed, safety distance and inattention
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