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Richard230

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Honda Riding Assist-E
« on: March 03, 2018, 06:36:57 PM »
An article in the latest issue of Motorcycle Consumer News describes the new Honda Riding Assist-E (catchy title, huh?). It is described as an "electric vehicle with a low center-of-gravity and very low seat height". However, its claim to fame is that it uses Honda's self-balancing technology that was announced last year. The bike uses a gyroscopic self-balancing device that apparently controls the number of degrees of lean that it will allow you to tilt when cornering. Safety first.  ::) There was no comment regarding the range or power of the vehicle.  :( There was also no information regarding its availability or price.  ???
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Re: Honda Riding Assist-E
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2018, 09:09:56 PM »
I saw the article and thought, "This is weird." OK, so it limits my lean angle, but unless it also reads and controls my speed, how does it keep me from running wide off the road?
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Re: Honda Riding Assist-E
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Re: Honda Riding Assist-E
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2018, 09:32:13 AM »
There is something about that motorcycle that creeps me out.   :o  And what is it doing with its front forks and why?   ???
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Re: Honda Riding Assist-E
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2018, 11:09:31 AM »
I have so many questions. First one: Does the gyro shift off over a certain speed so you're not fighting to lean into a turn?

Wasn't it the Lit Motors enclosed two wheeler that had a gyro on board? I recall that it was very loud while the bike was just sitting there.
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