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SUZUKI: Patent filed for small twin valve control
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Suzuki has applied for a patent for their invention of a straightforward variable valve control, similar to systems used by Yamaha and Piaggio. Variable valve controls have the potential to enhance combustion engines for several years to come. However, motorcyclists have not had access to this technology frequently, especially when it comes to variable control…
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Honda: Working on a new Fireblade
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A patent filed by Honda suggests there’s going to be a totally revised design of the side and front fairings on the CBR1000RR-R, aimed at improving aerodynamics thanks to integrated wings. The integrated wings will increase the load on the front end of the bike as well as reduce wind resistance, making the bike as…
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Honda boffins make airbag advances
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Honda led the way in 2006 when it integrated an airbag into the Goldwing motorcycle. Now, the company is taking a further step, designing a new generation of cutting-edge airbags for motorcycles and filing for a patent. The Japanese manufacturer has a new design to replace the one introduced in 2006 on the Goldwing and…
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PATENTS: HONDA’s designs for ‘traffic monitoring’ cameras
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The Japanese factory has just filed patents for a new camera system, which collects and deciphers information about the traffic ahead. Honda may not have released any bikes with radar technology just yet, but that doesn’t mean its not serious about technology that’ll help keep riders safe. The factory has patented radar systems for the…
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PATENT: Honda’s filed designs for a SMART motorcycle that reads your mind
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Honda’s just filed a new patent for a bit of technology that could have been plucked out of a science fiction film. The American R&D department of the Japanese factory has been filed a futuristic design with the US patent authorities. It’s a bit of technology which would read your mind and work out what…
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PATENT: BMW’s single-unit CARBON frame and swingarm
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BMW has filed a design patent for a new carbon fibre chassis, which sees the frame and swingarm constructed as a single unit. Carbon fibre frames are nothing new, nor are carbon fibre swingarms – but BMW taking things one step further, filing a patent which integrates the two together. Unlike a conventional setup, there’s…
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PATENTS: Is Aprilia working on its next generation RSV4?
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Aprilia’s filed a couple of designs which hint that there’s a new RSV4 coming in the not too distant future. Ok, so the patents don’t give much away. At all. They’re for a new, smaller radiator. But as far as we’re concerned, that’s as clear an indication as we’re going to get that the Italian…
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Honda files patent for CB4X CONCEPT. Could it be coming for 2021?
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Design drawings have been uncovered which confirm Honda’s starting to get serious about its CB4X concept which was shown at EICMA last year. Honda’s CB4X concept bike received a lot of love when it was show at EICMA – and it seems the Japanese factory is taking steps to start production of the mid-size sport…
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Harley-Davidson registers TWO new logos for its upcoming electric bikes
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Harley-Davidson has registered two new logos with the European Patent Office, and they all but confirm that there are more electric motorcycles and bicycles on the way from the Milwaukee-based brand. The two designs are clearly intended for H-D’s upcoming range of electric machines; as they feature lightning bolt’s front and centre. And we reckon…
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Honda files PATENT for rear spoiler.
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Design drawings have emerged which confirm Honda’s working on a new rear unit for its sportbikes. In recent years, motorcycle manufacturers have been introducing wings to the front of their bikes to improve aerodynamics and increase downforce. Now Honda’s looking at what it can do to improve things at the rear. In recent history, tail…
