Bosch, test drive on "prototypes" equipped with new radar safety systems (VIDEO) - Road test

Bosch, test drive on "prototypes" equipped with new radar safety systems (VIDEO) - Road test

We have announced a new package developed by Bosch to improve the safety of motorcyclists. It will be adopted by Ducati and KTM from 2020.

Constantly level up safety but leaving unchanged the ability to offer at the same time fun this is the goal Bosch is located in the sector of two-wheeled vehicles. Risk motorcyclist the number of deaths in road accidents is up to 20 times higher than that of motorists. Thus, the study of a leading brand in the supply of technology and services has led to the creation of a new suite of safety systems that will appear on standard motorcycles from 2020.

On Ducati and KTM since 2020

In particular, at the moment there will be several models Ducati and KTM introduce new technologies that (like in cars) are based on the presence of two radars: one in the front and one in the back. The latter allow systems Adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning e Blind spot detection for optimal performance by increasing the level of comfort and protection. To test them in advance, we went to the Bosch center in Renningen, where we also discovered several new projects that are still in development.

Among them we mention the system emergency call, which is activated when an accident is detected and automatically calls for help by sending them coordinates via GPS. This is a device designed to reduce lateral wheel slip in conditions of unreliable traction: it uses a battery gas (like airbags) that "explode" create counter-thrust to keep the motorcycle stable. If and when they will appear on the market, it is too early to say.

Adaptive Cruise Control

In modern cars, this is already a well-known and proven technology. And those lucky enough to get it know how much Adaptive Cruise Control convenient and "safe". Well, even on motorcycles, it tends to do the same type of operation: it adjusts the speed of the vehicle according to the flow of traffic and maintains Range necessary security to prevent risk tamponamento... On the bike tested, it has proven to be extremely effective and is always ready to cope even with changing situations (changing lanes, etc.). He also works in curve and always controls braking gradually.

Forward collision warning

This is also a very familiar system for motorists. Basically, it is an alarm that warns the motorcyclist in the event of an accident. risk impending accident / rear-end collision. It is activated when the vehicle is turned on and supports the driver in all ranges speed Corresponding. In particular, if he detects that another car is in dangerously close proximity and the driver does not react to the situation, he warns him with an audible or visual signal.

On the bike tried (KTM 1290 Adventure) visual alarm appeared on the bulk display - Cluster, also from Bosch. However, solutions are being explored to make this option effective even on models where the instrument display is not located at the top: from beeps inside the helmet to any signals on the head-up display, always from helmet.

Blind spot detection

Last but not least, blind spot detection. It is a system capable of alerting a motorcyclist to the presence of an unnoticed vehicle (for example, when someone is about to change lanes) by issuing signal visually on hand mirror rearview mirror: as on car. It has a clear and always clearly distinguishable function. And it becomes truly valuable, especially in motorway.

So, after ABS and MSC (Motorcycle Stability Control) Bosch is writing another important chapter on motorcycle safety. And above all, this is achieved by protecting what at the time was the main ingredient that characterized the world of motorcycles: driving pleasure.