Honda Riding Assist-e: self-balancing electric motorcycle unveiled in Tokyo

The world premiere of the experimental Honda Riding Assist-e took place in Tokyo. Feature: Self-balancing device designed to prevent any risk of falling.

Replacing the Honda Riding Assist motorcycle, the first concept unveiled earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas, Honda Riding Assist-e has just made its debut at the Tokyo Auto Show. Its peculiarity? Patented self-balancing technology that allows it to remain upright on two wheels even without a driver on the steering wheel, as shown in the video at the end of the article.

While announcing that it wants to offer the user more peace of mind and make driving more fun by reducing the risk of falls, Honda is not providing details on the electrical performance of its car. The same goes for integrating the system into a future production model. To be continued …