Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience, but it can also be rather dangerous. This is due to the fact that unlike being in a car, on a motorcycle riders are usually left exposed. However, Ducati is hoping to make the riding experience a lot safer as they have announced that they have started production on what they’re calling the world’s first motorcycle to come with front and rear radar technology.
Working with Bosch, this new radar technology will debut on the Multistrada V4. So what do these radars do and how do they work? By employing the use of a radar on the front of the motorcycle, it will help enable adaptive cruise control. It will also allow the motorcycle to automatically adjust its distance from other vehicles while driving between 30-160kmph, thus ensuring that there is a safe enough distance to prevent potential accidents.
As for the radars placed on the back of the motorcycle, these radars have been designed to help the rider deal with any blind spots, like detecting vehicles that they might not have noticed. It will also be able to warn riders if a vehicle is approaching them at high speed, which in turn allows the rider to adjust their positioning and to be more aware of their surroundings.
These radars are relatively small and lightweight and according to Ducati, it should not add too much weight or bulk to the motorcycle.