BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 – Bike of the Future

The BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 concept motorcycle is unveiled on the last of four international stops of the Iconic Impulses event, recognising 100 years of BMW. Picture: David McnewSource:AFPThe German automaker unveiled Tuesday its Motorrad Vision Next 100, a sleek, self-balancing prototype the company released as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations.The zero-emissions bike has self-balancing wheels designed to stand upright even at a complete stop, stability that the company says will allow riders to forgo riding a helmet.“Its self-balancing system will help protect the rider at any time,” said Edgar Heinrich, the design director of BMW’s motorcycle division. “Any late reaction from the driver will trigger and the vehicle will balance out.“In the future, motorcycle riders will be able to enjoy riding without protective gear.”
The BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 concept motorcycle is unveiled on the last of four international stops of the Iconic Impulses event, recognising 100 years of BMW. Picture: David McnewMembers of the press gawk at the impressive looking bike. Picture: David McnewMembers of the press gawk at the impressive looking bike. Picture: David McnewSource:AFPThe world’s top maker of luxury vehicles has also premiered this year a futuristic BMW sports car with a flexible body, as well as a self-driving Rolls-Royce and an electric Mini model.
Company representatives said that riding without a helmet remains a fantasy for now, though.Many countries mandate the protective gear and self-balancing technology is still in the developmental stage — if the latest concept vehicle becomes a reality, it likely won’t be before 2030.Despite its contemporary features the bike will not be fully autonomous, the company said.

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