special features
1. Zero-emissions
bike concept has self-balancing wheels designed to stand upright
even at a complete stop
2.The bike can be steered without the various joints found on
today's motorcycles, by turning the handlebar
3.Riders can interact with the bike through a pair of data glasses,
that cover the wearer's entire field of vision
4.Unlike a conventional
motorbike, the Vision Next 100 doesn’t use suspension (damping is taken care of
by the tyres), but instead mounts the wheels and frame as one
"Flexframe" unit.
5. The stablization technology also
means it doesn't require a stand when parked.
Designed for the Motorrad Vision Next 100, the rider would wear a
special visor that provides wind protection but also displays useful
information, kind of like Google Glass. Responding to eye movements, the rider
can call up a rear view image, navigation, or telemetry for the bike, with its
suggested banking, throttle and steering angles. The visor also displays
emergency information, warning the rider of impending collisions.
For the frame, BMW came up with a flexible architecture where the
entire structure of the bike helps steer it. And although the electric drive
unit doesn't need pistons, BMW replicates its classic boxer-style engine, with
two to four horizontally-opposed pistons. For the Motorrad Vision Next 100,
that means the drive unit fits into a compact form when the bike is stopped,
then expands out to the sides when moving. These side protrusions help protect the
rider and positively affect aerodynamics.
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