advrider Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 For a while now, Kawasaki has been working with Bosch to use the company’s front and rear radar systems. It was in 2019 that Kawasaki said that it was inking a deal to purchase Bosch’s Advanced Drive Assistance (ADAS) technology. Commenting on the deal, Geoff Liersch, Bosch’s President of its Two-Wheeler and Powersports arm, said: Bosch continues to make riding safer, more efficient, and fun around the world, and we are honored to supply Kawasaki as the first Japanese manufacturer with the complete advanced rider assistance systems.” Kawasaki’s President of Motorcycle and Engine division, Yuji Horiuchi, also said “We are glad to announce that our motorcycle will be equipped with Bosch’s advanced rider assistance systems, which gives more safety and comfort to riders.” Now, according to Cycle World, both forward and rear-facing radar is set to make its way onto Team Green’s 2022 H2 SX sport-touring rig. The radar setup will give the machine adaptive cruise control capability and blind-spot detection. Kawasaki’s rear-facing sensor will be inside the bike’s license plate hanger. Image credit: Japanese Patent Office Hidden radar sensor There have been spy photos showing an H2 SX test mule showing a forward-facing sensor. However, there was no sign of a rearward-facing unit. But a recent patent application shows that Kawasaki hasn’t forgotten about ADAS’s rear sensing capabilities. It appears that Kawasaki will insert the rear-facing radar into the bike’s license plate hanger assembly. The specially designed piece provides a flat smooth panel that will not interfere with radar emissions or sensor detection. The competition’s sensors are external to the motorcycle, as seen on Ducati’s Multistrada. Image credit: Ducati Interestingly, Kawasaki’s apparent solution differs from those on other companies’ machines. The systems from BMW, Ducati, and KTM all leave the radar sensors exposed. It seems that Kawasaki stands alone in hiding the rear sensor. Not only does it hide the sensor, but it could also reduce the chance of damage. It will be interesting to see whether Kawasaki formerly announces the systems during EICMA 2021. Vezi sursa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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