Motorcycle safety could be about to take a big step forward due to an innovation from Bosch. The German company will be presenting many innovations at the upcoming EICMA exhibition in Milan, and a new generation of motorcycle radar is undoubtedly the most important.
In a press release, Bosch claims that its new generation radar could prevent up to “one in seven motorcycle accidents” by integrating the radar with electronic emergency assistance. Essentially, the radar would be used to detect the proximity of hazards and intervene on behalf of the human driver to try to avoid a collision. This is different from the radar-linked Unified Braking System on the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ as Yamaha’s system only applies the rear brake if the rider applies high pressure to the front brake.
Bosch will present a new, longer-range radar at the upcoming EICMA show, with an increase in range of 50 meters compared to its previous version, giving it a maximum distance of 210 meters. In addition, it will have a horizontal aperture of 15 degrees, which “improves its accuracy in detecting objects”, says the German company.
This type of emergency radar system used in the context of autonomous braking is not new in general, even if it is in motorcycles. In the world of four wheels, it is an increasingly common feature in cars.