BMW's Vision Mottorrad Next 100 dates from late autumn last year. But since the season has already started again for most motorcyclists, or will start soon, the theme fits perfectly. There's not much to say about it, just watch the video.
The Look
The futuristic bike certainly looks cool. From the side view, the vision vehicle looks like a naked bike. Accordingly, the ergonomics and seating position are designed like on a roadster. The design gets by with few frills and looks very high-quality.
The environmental and safety aspects
Of course, the futuristic, aerodynamic motorbike is based on a zero-emission concept. Not only is the environment to be protected, but the rider's safety will also be massively increased. Various functions prevent the motorbike from falling - it virtually balances itself.
This exceptional stability leads BMW to believe that motorcyclists will no longer need helmets or other protective gear. Clothing will become more comfortable and the focus will be on the climate function, which cools or warms, rather than on protecting the rider. But wait a minute, and what if there is a crash?
The VR data glasses
The sleek bike seen in the video comes with VR glasses. These will help prevent accidents. By tracking eye movements, it will provide all the information the rider needs. The display is similar to an aeroplane cockpit. Looking up provides the driver with a rear-view mirror function. If he lowers his gaze, a menu opens in which the driver can call up the individual functions via finger gesture control. A GPS will also show the desired route. Last but not least, the ideal line will be seen through the glasses and the system will of course help to drive the line in the same way.
How is the new freedom defined?
The question here is, which motorcyclist wants to be so firmly interfered with by the system? BMW believes that such inventions will add a new dimension to the feeling of freedom. "It was important to us that the analogue driving experience is not disturbed. The display and control concept acts so unobtrusively that it results in a natural and familiar way of moving," explains Holger Hampf, Head of Design Customer Experience at the BMW Group at the Website. The digital companion therefore acts somewhat subliminally, so that the driver does not even notice it.
We will see what it means in the future when people say: Born to ride.
Source: BWM
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