Rumors that a turbocharged Yamaha is coming have been around for quite some time. Now patent drawings have appeared that indicate a turbocharged MT.
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.
Rumors about a bigger Honda Rebel 1100 have been around for quite some time. Patent applications appearing on the Internet confirmed these rumors.
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.
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.
As patent applications reveal, BMW is working on a system that is intended to expand traction control.
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.
Kürzlich veröffentlichte Patentanmeldungen zeigen, dass Suzuki an einem Parallel-Twin Motor der Mittelklasse arbeitet.
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.
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.
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.
Harley-Davidson could use variable valve timing in future engines if one believe recent patent drawings.
New patent applications show that Kawasaki's electric motorcycle could soon be ready for series production.
Kawasaki could bring the two-stroke engine back, but in a different way if you can believe recent patent applications that appeared.
The two-cylinder engines dominate in the adventure area. Only Kawasaki and BMW equip their models with four-cylinder, but the Versys 1000 and the S1000XR are only partially suitable for off-road use and are more intended for the road. Honda now seems to want to equip an ADV motorcycle with a four-cylinder, as patent drawings show. Honda möchte jetzt scheinbar ein ADV-Motorrad mit einem Vierzylinder ausstatten, wie Patentzeichnungen zeigen.