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Table 3 Summary of reviewed studies [experimental studies]

From: Risk factors associated with quadbike crashes: a systematic review

References

Vehicle

Type of simulation

Outcome

Risk

Bernard et al. [47]

Kawasaki KFX90, Honda TRX500FM

Static test with tilt table and live human model

QB rider anthropometric fit

Age-based vehicle selection

Edlund et al. [2]

Honda TRX500FA Foreman, GOES 320

Static stability test with tilt table and live human model

Static stability from tilt and rollover

Heavier ROPS, heavier rider, lower tyre pressure, narrow track width

Hicks et al. [1]

Honda TRX 500, Yamaha YFM450, CF Moto CF500, Polaris Sportsman 450, Suzuki Kingquad 400 ASI, Kawasaki KVF300, Kymco MXU300, Honda TRX250

Computer simulation using finite element (FE) model of QB and seated rider

Rider displacement

Oversteer speed

Khorsandi et al. [26]

2018 Honda Recon ES, 2018 Honda Rancher Manual, 2018 Honda Rancher 4 × 4, 2018 Honda Foreman Rubicon 4 × 4, 2007 Honda Rancher, 2018 Yamaha Grizzly, 2018 Yamaha Kodiak 450, 2018 Yamaha Kodiak 700, 2013 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O, 2018 Polaris Sportsman 570 EFI, 2018 Polaris Sportsman SP 850 H.O., 2017 Kawasaki Brute Force 300, 2018 Suzuki King-Quad 500 Axi 4 × 4

Models of crush protection devices

Crush protection zone

Vehicle height, rollover protection system

Mattei et al. [48]

Polaris Trailblazer 250, Honda FourTrax 250

Dynamic field test (J hook, brake, bump) with 5 riders

Rollover, longitudinal displacement and ejection, bounce and vertical displacement

Rider arm span, rider body weight, vehicle design

Thorbole et al. [67]

 

Computational model of QB using finite element (FE) software MADYMO

Crash—forward flip, lateral rollover

QB with passengers

Zellner et al. [65]

Honda TRX 350

Crash simulation with crash dummies

Simulated Injury

Rollover protection system, helmet use