The Japanese brand surprised everyone and everything in Las Vegas with a technology that defies the laws of gravity, the Honda Riding Assist.
it's called Honda Riding Assist and it is the latest technology from the Japanese brand, presented for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 through a model of the NC series.“Most motorcyclists are able to control their bike perfectly. This system is for those who prefer to relax a little or who don't want to stress to balance the bike, if they are shorter (or tall) or the bike is a little heavier”.
Lee Edmunds, Honda Motorcycle Division
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The system was created by Honda's robotics team and works below 5 km/h – forget about the “horses” at high speed…This balancing act is only possible thanks to three electric motors: one that controls the angle of the steering column , another for the adjustment of its own steering and a third propulsion motor that allows the motorcycle to ride itself. They don't believe, so look:
In spite of everything, Lee Edmunds advises us to keep our feet “well on the ground” for now, as the arrival of this technology on production models has yet to be scheduled.