Go to any racetrack and what do you see? Race teams hunched over computers analyzing data collected from every practice lap and race. They measure what happens constantly, speed, gear, lean angle, acceleration, g forces, lap time, air temperature, RPM, elevation change, heart rate and more, then after the rider returns they replay the whole thing, sometimes overlaid on a video … [Read more...]
ShiftFX EST Brings Semi and Fully Automatic Shifting to OEM Motorcycles
The overwhelming majority of motorcycles offer the rider one choice, a manual transmission. To most riders it's simply second nature to pull in the clutch and shift, but is that really the best option? Cars made the switch to automatics decades ago, over the protests of performance enthusiasts, but as technology advanced it gradually pulled ahead and now, try to find a manual. … [Read more...]
GearBrake Smart Brake Light Module
It's hard enough trying to get drivers to see motorcycles in the first place, let alone depend on them to notice when you're decelerating in front of their car. Whether you downshift or just rely on engine braking, a motorcycle can slow rapidly, but the brake light only comes on when you actually apply the brakes, but not anymore. GearBrake flashes your brake light anytime … [Read more...]
Yamaha Motobot Replaces the Rider Because it Can
Well, what can I say that hasn't been said already, here's your replacement. The next time you think a nice Saturday morning ride would be just the thing, put Motobot on your bike and send him off, instead. Make sure you program him to stop at all of your favorite scenic overlooks with those breath taking views and have him wave as he passes by your Mom's house. She'll be glad … [Read more...]
Honda BMW and Yamaha Agree to Build Connected Motorcycles
If you remember our articles from past months and years when we pointed out the increasing automation in vehicles of all sorts and how we predicted transponders and communication between vehicles would soon become standard, then you won't be surprised to read this: BMW Motorrad, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. are now collaborating to enhance … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Helmet Heads Up Displays Will Go Mainstream
We've already had stories on The Kneeslider about one company or another developing a HUD (heads up display) for motorcycle helmets. Notices about new crowdfunding campaigns for these systems show up now and then, the latest one is for a helmet unit called CycleCyte. It is an app for your smartphone which projects the display into your line of sight and, with a bit of … [Read more...]
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