Patent – motorcycle equipped with drones

24. February 2021 UGLY 0

A motorcycle equipped with drones? Sounds unrealistic and the meaning behind it doesn’t make sense at first, but it’s something Honda is working on, as patent applications reveal. […weiter lesen]

Harley Davidson is working on a supercharged engine

4. February 2021 UGLY 0

Currently, supercharged engines are still rare, but in the meantime patent drawings are appearing from more and more manufacturers showing that they are working on turbocharged or supercharged engines. -Now Harley-Davidson, too. […weiter lesen]

Patent for real motorcycle driving simulator

29. January 2021 UGLY 0

Until now, motorcycle driving simulators were usually only found in arcades, so the reality content was usually not very high. Driving simulator specialist Vi-Grade could change that in the future, at least they have filed a patent to that effect. […weiter lesen]

KTM radar patent shows hints of 390 Supermoto?

31. December 2020 UGLY 0

New patent applications from KTM have surfaced that hint at a 390 Supermoto. […weiter lesen]

Honda Gold Wing – radar system at the rear

30. December 2020 UGLY 0

After Honda patents surfaced back in November showing the installation of the Gold Wing’s front radar system, the system at the rear now follows. […weiter lesen]

Honda patent: pre-chamber ignition system

22. December 2020 UGLY 0

Honda has filed a patent for a pre-chamber ignition system on motorcycles. This technology has been around for decades, but could now be used in production motorcycles for the first time. […weiter lesen]

Patents for Norton’s comptessor charged Superlight SS

9. December 2020 UGLY 0

Even before the bankruptcy of Norton, they announced a small series of the Superlght SS, whose Twin would be supercharged by a compressor. After the takeover by TVS the chances increase again that the motorcycle will really be built. Additionally some patent drawings have been published. […weiter lesen]

Honda lets you steer your motorcycle by thought

3. December 2020 UGLY 0

What sounds like an April Fool’s joke or science fiction at best, is something Honda is really working on. Reading thoughts to be able to steer the motorcycle better. […weiter lesen]

Honda Gold Wing gets radar system

28. November 2020 UGLY 0

After several motorcycle models from different manufacturers were announced to be equipped with a radar system, Honda follows suit and builds the technology into the Gold Wing as well. This can be seen from recent patent drawings. […weiter lesen]

Does a Yamaha MT come with turbocharging?

6. November 2020 UGLY 0

Rumors that a turbocharged Yamaha is coming have been around for quite some time. Now patent drawings have appeared that indicate a turbocharged MT. […weiter lesen]

Honda is working on autopilot-like technology

27. October 2020 UGLY 0

The first motorbikes equipped with radar-based cruise control are just being presented. Honda may go a step further in the future, following recent patent applications. […weiter lesen]

Honda Rebel 1100 patent reveals new model

20. October 2020 UGLY 0

Rumors about a bigger Honda Rebel 1100 have been around for quite some time. Patent applications appearing on the Internet confirmed these rumors. […weiter lesen]

Kawasaki patent of a hybrid motorcycle

15. October 2020 UGLY 0

More and more manufacturers are working on electric motorcycles and Kawasaki has also been working on the Edeavor for years. However, the combination of a combustion engine and an electric motor is to be given higher priority at Kawasaki. […weiter lesen]

Honda works on supercharged Africa Twin

11. October 2020 UGLY 0

Honda has filed patents with the Japanese Patent Office that show very interesting details. The performance of the Africa Twin is to be increased by means of an engine-driven supercharger and a dual injection system. […weiter lesen]

BMW Patent – Motorcycles learn to read the road

25. September 2020 UGLY 0

As patent applications reveal, BMW is working on a system that is intended to expand traction control. […weiter lesen]

BMW patent – active aerodynamics

15. September 2020 UGLY 0

In motor sports and also on current Superbikes, winglets are now used to improve the aerodynamics of the motorcycles. Mostly they are installed on the side of the front to generate more downforce on the front wheel and to counteract wheelie tilt. […weiter lesen]

Patent: New Suzuki Parallel-Twin Engine

26. August 2020 UGLY 0

Kürzlich veröffentlichte Patentanmeldungen zeigen, dass Suzuki an einem Parallel-Twin Motor der Mittelklasse arbeitet. […weiter lesen]

BMW patent shows carbon frame with integrated swing arm

7. August 2020 UGLY 0

They have already proven with the HP4 Race that BMW is a pioneer when it comes to carbon chassis. Now they want to take the carbon frame to the next level, as patent applications show. […weiter lesen]

Suzuki patent shows hybrid drive

3. August 2020 UGLY 0

Hybrid motors seem to be becoming more and more interesting for motorcycles, because after patents for a Kawasaki two-stroke engine with compressor surfaced, for charging a battery for an electric drive, a Suzuki patent now shows a different approach. […weiter lesen]

Patent: New Indian Tourer with water cooling

28. July 2020 UGLY 0

Patent images of a heavy Indian have appeared on the Internet, which could be based on the new Challenger, but has a more conservative and classic style. […weiter lesen]