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Motorcycle drivetrain development at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) focuses on efficiently delivering engine power to the tire and road interface. SwRI optimizes the input/output ratios at the primary drive, transmission, and secondary drive while simultaneously maximizing the power density of each component. Institute engineers model, design, and analyze a wide array of power transferring technologies, such as:

• Belts

• Chains

• Gears

• Automatic transmissions

• CVT transmissions, both toroidal and push/pull belt types

SwRI engineers maximize drivetrain efficiency through a variety of techniques, including:

• Reducing gear deflection

• Minimizing shaft bending

• Reducing windage and churning losses

At SwRI, we are always striving to offer the best services possible to all of our clients. For a more comprehensive review of our motorcycle technology capabilities, please e-mail Charles Roberts, Ph.D., or call (210) 522-5521 to arrange a tour of our complete facilities. We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio.
 

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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions.

March 25, 2008