From major motorcycle manufacturers KTMAccording to the statement, it will add automatic emergency braking to its new motorcycles.
The automatic emergency braking system, which will be added to the top-level 2025 KTM models, will prevent many accidents. According to the post, this system will be activated in cases where the force applied by the driver on the brakes is not enough to prevent an accident. Behind this infrastructure lies the radar system developed mainly by Bosch.. Company, “EBA” He explains the following about this feature, for which he uses the abbreviation: “Dangerous situations on the road require not only rapid intervention but also, in many cases, emergency braking. Every second counts when it comes to avoiding collisions and potentially serious consequences. EBA is triggered when the system detects a risk of collision and the driver does not brake hard enough. In this case, the function actively increases the wheel brake pressure even further to reduce the motorcycle’s speed as quickly as possible.” The Bosch-designed radar system, which will be used in KTM models to be launched in 2025, will also have other benefits. For example, one of these is the Adaptive Cruise Control – Stop-and-Go (ACC S&G) system.
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The company quotes the following for this system: “Traffic congestion can be tiring as well as dangerous for two-wheelers. Drivers have to constantly press the clutch, apply the brakes, and then start moving again. To make this task easier, Bosch introduced the ACC adaptive cruise control in 2020. Once the desired speed has been set, this system continuously matches the vehicle’s speed to the traffic flow while maintaining the necessary safe distance from the vehicle in front.
“Bosch has taken this technology to a new level for even greater riding comfort with the new ACC S&G function, which can bring the motorcycle to a controlled standstill to support the rider. This will be the first motorcycle to feature this new function. It works best with automatic transmissions, such as the new motorcycle from KTM. When the motorcycle stops, they do not need to use the clutch. As soon as the vehicle in front starts to move, they can simply push a button or briefly activate the throttle to get their motorcycle moving.” Explanations for other systems are as follows:
Group driving support (GRA)
“Staged group riding is popular with motorcyclists, but can be difficult with ACC, as the function expects the motorcycles ahead to be in the middle of the lane. GRA is a useful addition to ACC. It uses an algorithm to detect when a group is riding in a staggered formation and automatically adjusts the speed to maintain the same distance from the motorcycles ahead. In this way, the function helps riders achieve a natural group formation. When not riding in a group, the GRA system works in the same way as ACC.”
Driving distance assist (RDA)
“When traffic is flowing and RDA is activated, it helps maintain a suitable distance from vehicles in front, thus preventing rear-end collisions. A desired speed must be set with ACC. However, when RDA is activated, the motorcycle can be controlled normally with the throttle. While riding, the system automatically reduces the vehicle’s acceleration or applies the brakes as necessary. Riders can preset the desired distance from the vehicle in front. If desired, they can use a switch to deactivate the function or press the accelerator pedal to override the deceleration generated by the RDA system. This allows the function to blend naturally and comfortably into the dynamic flow of riding.”
Rear distance warning (RDW)
“Even in a car, it can be difficult to constantly keep an eye on traffic approaching from behind. But on a motorcycle, this requires an extra level of concentration. The RDW monitors the situation behind the driver and flashes a warning on the screen if another vehicle gets too close. Based on this warning, the driver can take mitigating measures to avoid a rear-end collision.”
Rear collision warning (RCW)
“For example, when there is a danger of a rear-end collision, the RCW system warns vehicles behind the motorcycle by activating hazard warning lights. In this way, the function protects motorcyclists from accidents caused by having to brake unexpectedly or a vehicle not seeing them while waiting at traffic lights, in traffic jams or in free-flowing traffic.”
“With these innovations, Bosch aims to make motorcycling even safer and more comfortable by using innovative new technologies without reducing riding pleasure. The new functions are another step in this direction, and we are delighted to have KTM as a customer,” said Geoff Liersch, Head of Bosch Two-Wheelers and Powersports.