Honda unveils self-balancing motorcycle!
Rennie Scaysbrook | January 6, 2017
The world’s biggest motorcycle manufacturer loves to be a bit of a show off sometimes and the start of 2017 is no different as Honda unveils a self-balancing bike at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Honda has released a cute video of a motorcycle that not only balances itself with no side-stand but also follows you around like a puppy—making your analogue bike look decidedly lazy in comparison. The self-balancing, dubbed Moto Riding Assist Technology, is achieved by having an electronically variable steering head, which rakes out the forks and moves the front wheel back and forth like a bicycle rider at the lights.
Honda has applied the technology to their venerable NC750S, a twin-cylinder nakedbike/scooter crossover is noted for using Honda’s automatic dual-clutch transmission.
“Since our founding, Honda has focused on creating technologies that help people,” said Yoshiyuki Matsumoto, President & CEO of Honda R&D Co., Ltd. “Our goal is to showcase a future technology path that results in a redefined mobility experience.”
This is the second self-balancing bike we’ve seen from a major motorcycle manufacturer in under 12 months with BMW releasing the Vision Next 100 Concept in Los Angeles last November.
So, over to you guys. Who wants a self-balancing bike for Christmas this year?!
Self balancing is coming to a bike near you, and soon
