Yamaha is working on a front camera for some of its touring models in the future, having submitted new patents related to this technological solution – showing how the system will work.
According to CycleWorld.com, it seems that the production phase is close, as these patents focus on the integration of the camera (identified as “detection device”) in specific models. Motociclismo magazine consulted the documents, available at the European Patent Office.
Its function appears to be to operate an automatic automatic adaptation system for the motorcycle headlights – a solution similar to what the Kawasaki H2 SX SE already has with AHB (Auto High Beam) control. This system works at dusk from 20 km/h and uses a front-facing camera that automatically switches between high beam and low beam depending on whether there is a vehicle approaching or not.
The drawings in this Yamaha patent show the front part of a dual headlight with an electronically adjustable windshield above it. The camera is mounted between the lights, so it does not require its own support.
The camera has a transparent protection in front of the lens, which blends with the design and prevents dirt and debris from directly hitting the camera. This protection is easily removable for cleaning, but the screws can only be accessed when the windshield is in the highest position: a safety mechanism that prevents the removal of these screws when the motorcycle is parked and turned off.
Por ahora no se sabe qué modelos de Yamaha podrían recibir esta cámara delantera. Sin embargo, se ha detectado en pruebas una nueva Ténéré 700 con un nuevo faro y una pantalla ajustable en línea con lo sugerido en esta patente.
