Abstract
This research investigates the aerodynamic performance of different windshielddesigns for the Honda CB500X motorcycleat 140 km/h, focusing on drag force, drag coefficient, and pressure distribution. Three aftermarket windshields and oneoriginal equipment manufacturer(OEM)windshieldwere developed in SolidWorks and simulated using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in ANSYS Fluent. The OEM windshieldoutperformed the aftermarket designs in terms of aerodynamic efficiency, with a lower drag force (735.65991 N) and drag coefficient (0.3951). However, apressure distribution study found that aftermarket windshields provided better deflection of airflow, resulting in less direct wind effect on the rider, potentially improving rider comfort and safety.These findings highlight the trade-off between aerodynamic efficiency and rider comfort in windshield design.
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