Q&A: Does a Longer Wheelbase Make a Vehicle More Stable?

Johammer electric motorcycle
Johammer electric motorcycle

This question from Vicktor was interesting and well worth spending time to answer. Using a Lego model, I explain why wheelbase is only one component of vehicle stability.

Aaron Turpen
An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP), the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.