However, in 202 1, Goldwing lags behind others in one key area, that is, "active radar assisted sensor technology". With Ducati Multistrada? V4 and BMW R 1250RT, the first radar-assisted cruise control system and safety system were launched, and the leading edge of Honda Jinyi no longer exists.
However, Honda is Honda after all. The latest news is that Honda Jinyi's new patent application for related technology has been exposed, and the patent shows that the radar-based cruise control system is ready for Jinyi.
We know that active radar technology is not only a patented technology that Honda is using, but also the challenge facing the patent is how to install radar on the Golden Wing, not the radar technology itself. The cruise control system assisted by active radar has been widely used in automobiles and is familiar to people. In fact, Honda is also one of the leaders of this technology in the four-wheel field. By 202 1, this technology will eventually be applied to the mass production of motorcycles, initially on the products of BMW and Ducati, but other brands, especially KTM and Kawasaki, will soon join the competition. They will all use the same Bosch radar system module and operate the required software according to their own needs. Honda also reached an agreement with Bosch to provide radar for its cars, so it may eventually use the same components as the Golden Wing.
So, what is Honda's new patent? To some extent, it is solving a problem that seems to plague every brand that adopts this technology, and it is necessary to hide the radar sensor itself. Although cars equipped with this system usually hide the radar behind the grille or bumper. But so far, all motorcycles we have seen using radar have completely exposed these devices, which shows that they have been trying to find a solution, but they have to compromise in design. Honda is also solving this problem. Although radar can "see through" some materials including plastics, its surface must be relatively smooth and flat to ensure that it will not interfere with radar waves. Fortunately for Honda, the area between the golden wing headlights is quite flat and tidy, and it is planned to place the radar behind the panel and install it on a special bracket, which extends from the existing front fairing and instrument rack.
Honda's patent also suggests filling sponge-like materials in the gap between the radar sensor and the car body to prevent the vibration of the fairing from being transmitted to the radar sensor itself, thus affecting the final radar effect. So when can we see the golden wing with radar? If Honda follows its competitors and uses the system made by Bosch, it should take a long time to complete the development. Maybe we can see the golden wings with radar in 2022. If Honda wants to customize this device for its top products, the development cycle may be longer.
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