Speed warning systems to be fitted

[911porsche]

Motorcycles that warn riders when they’re speeding or cornering too fast will be available in two years. They've already been tested on a Yamaha Tenere and a Triumph Sprint by the Motor Industry Research Association. I think this will help considerably in improving motorcycle safety on the road, and it's about time they had something like this. What are your thoughts on the issue?

 

[MotorX]

How does it warn the driver? It seems like most sounds are going to have to be pretty loud to be heard over the bike, and it would have to be a pretty annoying light to be easily noticed.

 

[Byker]

I have the same question about what type of warning is going to be given to the driver. I think the warnings will be good, especially for inexperienced drivers, if they are warnings that will catch the driver's attention.

 

[Kohn]

I find that development good, but I don't see it replace conventional methods of simply being conscious of how much you tilt when you're making a turn and how much the air pushes against your chest when you're running.

 

[911porsche]

Well, from the prototype that motorcyclenews.com has revealed so far, it uses 'GPS and a digital map to give riders a recommended speed for bends ahead,' while 'systems tested by Mira also use vibrating parts including seats and even cheek pads in helmets to warn riders of hazards, such as vehicles close behind them in a blind spot.' link.

There's very little information on this so far, and I agree with Kohn that it's not going to replace conventional means, at least not any time soon.