VOL. 53 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 12, 2016 P25
HONDA
PATENTS LIVE
INSTRUCTOR
R
iding schools may be a thing of
the past if Honda has its way over
the next few years. The big H filed
a patent for a live computer instruc-
tor that talks to the rider in real time,
assessing their riding and making
suggestions on how to improve their
technique.
According to AutoEvolution.com, The system operates via an array of sensors fitted to the motorcy-
cle like lean, pitch, wheel speed, gear position, g-forces, etc, analyzes the data and suggests ways the
rider can improve via either an intercom system or a digital dashboard face on the motorcycle itself.
The system could prove incredibly useful for almost every level of rider and riding scenario, from
early-stage beginners riding street to adventure riders and advanced track riders.
It's only in patent stage at this point, however the benefits to riders across the globe are huge, so
watch this space. CN
BMW 310 SPORT BIKE ON THE WAY
R
umors out of India have
BMW in the process of
building faired variant of the new
G 310 R naked bike.
The new sport bike will use
the G 310 R as a basis but
will likely receive changes to
ergonomics and some engine
changes, including exhaust.
BMW will be the ones develop-
ing the bike while actual con-
struction will fall to TVS, BMW's
Indian partner and the firm
largely responsible for the G 310
R.
The G 310 R is BMW's first
foray into the low-capacity/
learner market, and is powered
by a single-cylinder four-stroke
pumping out 34hp and 20lb-
ft. It's also got inverted forks,
ABS and four-piston brakes
as standard, making it a good
basis for a sport bike or even an
adventure variant – like KTM is
rumored to be doing with their
390 project – in the future. CN
This little bike could be the start of
something big for BMW.
"Computer says,
no." Riding
instructors could
soon become a
thing of the past
with Honda's
intelligent
system.
