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General Category => Electric Motorcycle News => Topic started by: Richard230 on March 05, 2018, 09:42:25 PM
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An article in the latest issue of Motorcycle Consumer News describes the new Honda Riding Assist-E (catchy title, huh?). It is described as an "electric vehicle with a low center-of-gravity and very low seat height". However, its claim to fame is that it uses Honda's self-balancing technology that was announced last year. The bike uses a gyroscopic self-balancing device that apparently controls the number of degrees of lean that it will allow you to tilt when cornering. Safety first. ::) There was no comment regarding the range or power of the vehicle. :( There was also no information regarding its availability or price. So my guess is that it is just a fun project for Honda. Personally I hope the government doesn't fall in love with the technology. :o
The video contained in this article also shows a weird fork rake action. I have no explanation as to why it is needed. ???
http://world.honda.com/motorshow/Tokyo/2017/detail/021/