Technology
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Continental set to launch NEW emergency BRAKE assist system. And it uses RADARS.
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Continental is launching a new emergency brake assist system for motorcycles, as part of its range of advanced rider assistance systems. The big news for Continentals new fifth-generation radar sensors is its enhanced object detection, which works to inform its high-performance emergency brake assist system. It’s different from the way the technology is used in…
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Evoke Motorcycles is TESTING new fast charging MODULAR batteries. ZERO to 80% CHARGE in 15 MINUTES.
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Beijing-based Evoke Motorcycles has just announced that it’s testing a new, second generation modular battery for its electric motorcycles. The new batteries are designed to allow for ultra-fast charging – and Evoke claims that they can be recharged from 0-80% in just 15 minutes. Evoke’s current generation batteries can be recharged using a wall charger in…
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Honda unveils ‘SMART’ Africa Twin.
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Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology is being rolled out across the world of transport. BMW, Ducati and KTM has already unveiled its prototypes, and now, Honda has just revealed an Africa Twin with the innovative new safety system. Since the debut of autonomous driving tech for cars in 2013, Honda has been exploring how these systems can…
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VIDEO: BMW’s SELF RIDING motorcycle.
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BMW has just unveiled its latest concept – an autonomous SELF RIDING motorcycle. Admittedly, many motorcyclists will probably be wondering why on earth BMW would ever waste its time developing an autonomous motorcycle. But there’s a surprisingly simple answer. BMW claims it’s all about safety. Essentially, BMW reckon that if it can understand a bike’s dynamics,…
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Harley-Davidson to use SENSORS to monitor RIDERS. For its NEW ‘Emergency Autonomous Braking System’.
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It’s all go at Harley-Davidson. Over the last few weeks, the Milwaukee-based brand has made the headlines multiple times, first challenging to Donald Trump’s new taxes and tariffs, before late last week unveiling a raft of new bikes it has in the works. And recently we’ve been sent details of a set of patents, which…
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Ducati and Audi test vehicle to vehicle communication. Aiming to STOP collisions.
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Ducati has been working with Audi, testing its new vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system for motorbikes and cars – that hopes to stop collisions between cars and motorcycles. Ducati has outlined a strategic line, called the “Safety Road Map 2025”, for the development of new safety systems and technologies for its machines. The first steps in…
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Huh? Suzuki’s STRANGE second plans for live light projection. Beams light onto the roof of tunnels.
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Suzuki has filed designs for a new LED light system that projects a beam of light onto the ceiling of a tunnel, to help riders be better seen. It’s a strange concept – but it fits in with what else we’ve seen from Suzuki this year, and will most likely form part of a comprehensive…
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S kitted out with Bosch’s radar system
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Over the last few of months, we’ve brought you news of Bosch’s radar system and revealed that KTM and Ducati are working on integrating it into its new models for 2020 – and our friends at Young Machine have spotted a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S kitted out with the clever new tech. We’ve covered…
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VIDEO: How the Yamaha Niken uses electronics to carve corners
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The all-new Yamaha Niken is one of the most hotly anticipated bikes (?) of 2018. It’s packed with sophisticated technology to help it carve up the corners – and Yamaha has released a series of videos explaining to help you understand how and why the large-displacement Leaning Multi-Wheeler works. The latest Yamaha technical video gets…
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HUGE RUMOURS: Jet-powered MV Agusta on the way?
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MV Agusta’s eccentric CEO Giovanni Castiglioni has hinted that the iconic Italian brand is working on a brand new exclusive superbike – and there’s talk that it’s going to be jet powered! Iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer, MV Agusta, has recently undergone a resurgence of sorts, after years of financial instability and uncertainty – but thanks…
