BOSCH, the established manufacturer of powertrain and safety technology has announced that a division specializing in motorcycles will operate independently from the parent company in 2016. The company has also introduced variety of new electronic components as a part of 2016 product line-up.
The first is an electric motor which will be offered specifically for scooters. And it works by simply replacing the rear wheel. This new motor produces 2.4 horse power which can deliver higher performance for a short span.
This new electric hub motor will be offered primarily in the Chinese market at first where approximately 120 million electric scooters are running.
Second is next generation ABS10, a less expensive motorcycle minister. Compared to the ABS9-captain. It will be 45% smaller and 30 % lighter. Bosch developed it specifically for bikes with displacement up to 250 cc, as an efficient and affordable system for the emerging markets.
It is expected to hit the market sometime in 2016.
Bosch has also announced Side View Assist and Vehicle Hold Control for 2016
Side View Assist monitors the rider’s blind spot and is designed to make lane changing a lot safer. The four ultrasonic sensors installed at the front and rear of the motorcycle scan the neighboring lanes, as the central control unit determines when there’s a vehicle coming from behind and promptly issues a warning.
The Vehicle Hold Control is an added-value function that can be programmed with Bosch ABS System. This system is designed in such a way that when the motorcycle is stopped on an incline the vehicle control unit will memorize the amount of pressure needed to keep the vehicle stationary.
Dr. Dirk Hoheisel, member of the Bosch management board said – “Bosch technology for more efficiency and safety should be part of any car and in the future the same will go for motorcycles. We are aiming to become a leading supplier in the motorcycle market, too. The portion of the market relevant for Bosch which covers driving safety systems, powertrain technology and infotainment systems will double over the next five years.”
Bosch has also announced the development of infotainment systems that will provide motorcycles with smartphone integration and cloud connectivity.
