MotoGP lean angles.

[OzzyElsie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J73XRDGPcpE&sns=em

At 2.10 it shows a graphic - the bike is not at 62 degrees, it is at about 45. But the combined lean angle of the rider and the bike is 62. A bit misleading.

I think the theory is that you can't go beyond 45, although they do, by poofteenths.

To go beyond 45 the tyre has got to be drifting or there is suction drawing the tyre towards the surface. I think that is the theory.

I'm not sure what is more remarkable - the physics or the concentration or the physical fitness/prowess.

[2TInstitute]

I don't need a protractor to tell me that is close to 30deg from horizontal, whats remarkable is they do that for 45min non stop

[DuncanB]

I don't need a protractor to tell me that is close to 30deg from horizontal, whats remarkable is they do that for 45min non stop

Fookin hell!!!!!!!

[OzzyElsie]

I don't need a protractor to tell me that is close to 30deg from horizontal, whats remarkable is they do that for 45min non stop

A dramatic shot but I wouldn't draw any conclusion form it. It doesn't show the 'lie of the land' and the overall relationship to conclude the actual lean angle.

[Jeram]

yeah the angle of the shot is deceiving.

still its massive lean!