[Moto] Motorcycle safety: 6 cheap technological solutions to apply to new motorcycles

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The unstoppable development of electronics applied to motorcycles makes us think that only those with high displacement and high performance receive maximum attention from brands in this area. This is not always the case, fortunately.

 

It is evident that Premium motorcycles host the maximum amount of cutting-edge technical solutions of each firm. Given the extraordinary escalation in recent years of performance and performance, that is, of engines and cycle part, there is little room for maneuver to improve what is already excellent, even excessive for the real world on the open road. Hence, the most common path is currently directed at the development of electronic solutions that help manage these features and increase driving safety.

Take a look at the equipment of all the latest generation sports, maxitrail and GT bikes, and you will be overwhelmed by the breadth and depth of many of their technical solutions at the electronic level. The skidding management systems, even allowing a certain range, of departures, of engine braking, of suspension calibration and of engine response, of the combination of all these factors at the same time, ABS with special intervention in curves, systems intelligent lighting and a long etcetera, are already inexcusable arguments for any novelty that prides itself as a category model of this third decade of the s. XXI.

 

If you want to know in depth each of the models with these terms, you will find them in the 2021 edition of MOTOCATÁLOGO already on sale at your usual point of purchase;

 

But the technology should never be exclusive to higher cost models. And luckily it isn't. There is a good baggage of technologies that can be applied to the most po[CENSORED]r motorcycles and that make life easier for their pilots, many of them novices. The increase in security is notable, and this without entailing an exclusivity that prevents its more general extension. It is true that in its beginnings, many of these technologies were reserved for the most premium models, but little by little they are spreading, as has happened over time with developments such as ABS, once limited to larger-caliber motorcycles and now accessible. in a large percentage of motorcycles sold today.

 

Below we show you six technical solutions that began to be developed in the most prestigious models of the main brands on the market and that are currently available in very accessible motorcycles to start riding motorcycles depending on each license.

 

Emergency lights on during sudden braking
Warn the vehicles that follow us on the road that we are making an emergency stop is vital for our safety. BMW began experimenting with a flashing system for its rear brake light when a given deceleration occurred, which meant a very remarkable safety solution that is now fitted to its most prestigious models.

Now it is also possible to find a similar solution in models as po[CENSORED]r as the Honda CB 500 series. When you are about to enter the ABS braking system, the four indicators turn on in unison in "warning" mode to alert you of a strong braking, which will react earlier to the vehicle behind us and thus advance its braking with a lower risk of rear-end collision.

 

anti-lock clutch
It is a technology that was born in competition and that is used to control the rear wheel in strong retentions. When several gears are lowered very suddenly, the sudden increase in engine speed can cause the rear wheel to lock, with the consequent danger to the stability of the motorcycle. Although it is usually associated with very sporty driving, it can also be very useful in other situations in which it is necessary to resort to this immediate reduction.

The most common way to adapt this technique is by means of clutches with a special spring and ramp design, so that their discs and springs are actuated progressively, thus calibrating the relationship between the effect of the engine brake and the final transmission to the wheel. rear . New models, such as the Honda CB 500 series or even the new Zontes U 125, which is marketed at a price of €2,995, already have this technology aimed at increasing driving safety, being perfectly suitable for those who are new to their driving license. motorcycle A1 or A2, even with the validated B car license in the case of the "eighth of a liter" Zontes.

 

ABS and traction control
Anti-lock braking and rear tire grip management systems have been at the forefront of electronic solutions aimed at safety in the world of two wheels. BMW pioneered the introduction of an ABS system on motorcycles and from the early days of its inclusion only on Premium models, we can now enjoy its benefits on a wide range of motorcycles and scooters, including 125cc. An alternative lies in single-channel ABS, a solution that we see in some models such as the Honda PCX or Piaggio Liberty, where a front disc is combined with a rear drum, the latter a measure that combines a price reduction with greater ease of maintenance. relative to a disk drive.

Once again, models such as the 125 cc Zontes range incorporate an ABS braking system signed by Bosch, a world reference in this field and which collaborates with practically all the major motorcycle brands. Or the new Macbor Montana XR5, which allows three ABS intervention modes despite being a valid track for the A2 license.

 

As for traction control, it will again be developed initially for RR cut models, but its intervention in models of all kinds is always welcome for the sake of safety. Its development has spread even in the field of scooters. Piaggio was a pioneer with its ABS-ASR system in the Beverly range, and today we find this technique in best sellers such as KYMCO SuperDink 350 TCS, Honda SH 125i, Yamaha TMAX or Piaggio MP3 series. As for the motorcycles, models among the best sellers such as the Kawasaki Z 900 or the Suzuki GSX-S 750 equip it, always without forgetting the most exquisite alternatives such as the RR type Ducati Panigale, maxitrail such as the Kawasaki Versys 1000 or maxinaked such as the KTM 1290 Superduke R that even allows you to modify its level of intervention.

 

engine maps
The reasoning is similar to the previous chapters. The possibility of varying the response of the engine through levels of electronics will be eliminated in racing and will end up being adapted to street bikes. Today it is no longer an exclusive equipment for high-performance, high-displacement motorcycles, not even for specific segments, as the retro Triumph Bonnevile Street Twin demonstrates. Medium-displacement models from Voge, Macbor or CF Moto or the aforementioned Zontes U 125, as well as its retro sister G1-125, already add this option, making driving more accessible depending on the state of the asphalt.

 

gear indicator grenade
It is a "gadget" that is already common in the vast majority of motorcycles thanks to the implementation of digital instrumentation in combination with the classic green "neutral" light. It means a great help for the pilot, since he does not always have to be attentive to what gear he is driving, being able to recognize it with a simple glance at the dashboard. This way it can be easily corrected by moving up or down a gear if necessary. Brands like Suzuki moved to the forefront of this technology and others, like Honda, resisted using it, although they are already common in their models, including the new CB 125 F 2021.

 

Adjustable handles
Not everything is going to be electronic solutions. The use of adjustable levers was previously restricted to more exclusive cut models, but it is now very common on motorcycles and scooters of all kinds. By means of a calibrated wheel, the distance from the lever to the fist can be modified. In this way, the rider will look more comfortable and will be able to drive more smoothly and safely.

 

The list of state-of-the-art components that have a greater technological contribution of po[CENSORED]r motorcycles could be extended to elements such as "full LED" lighting systems, which allow a better vision for the rider and also for other road users, or the equipment of smart or proximity keys, which replace traditional keys for greater comfort of its owner. Again, these developments are available in po[CENSORED]r models as opposed to their former stock of big-bore motorcycles.

 

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