Honda Riding Assist Technology

Honda Motorbike Riding Assist Technology, allows a motorbike to auto balance in place, with or without a rider.
Riding a bike at slow speeds, such as starting and stopping in peak hour traffic or traffic jams, or keeping a bike upright on windy days at stop lights, can be quite challenging, a rider can become fatigued, especially on big heavy bikes.
To overcome these issues, Honda came up with Honda Riding Assist.
Normally to keep a motorbike upright, you need a large and heavy gyroscopic device, plus you also need to keep it constantly turning, however this would alter the riding experience, so Honda decided not to use a Gyroscope.
Instead the motorcycle automatically balances itself using an assistive mechanism, derived from robotics technology, the same type used in their human walking robots.
NOTE: Please keep in mind, this is still experimental technology and will continue to evolve over time, the actual bike used in this video is just the platform chosen to test the system on.
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[@rickybartlet]

As a double-leg amputee, I can appreciate this!!!!!

[@andrzej3511]

And are you going to get on such a motorcycle? Not that I'm being malicious... Just curious.

[@SVisionary]

Left leg amputee here and would love this.

[@andrzej3511]

@@SVisionary I've heard of a one-armed bandit, but I haven't heard of a one-armed violinist... So maybe it's better to accept the state of affairs and not think about pears on willow? Because you need legs to ride a motorcycle not only to sit on it, but above all to stay in the saddle while riding!!!

[@SVisionary]

I can run a 7min mile because I have a prosthetic. The ONLY think I can't do easily is gear shift because that requires an ankle. You can also kindly piss off. @@andrzej3511

[@JohannesNielsen]

I agree, and with my back and foot injuries, this is perfect.

[@kysco]

that's the cyberpunkiest bike I've ever seen

[@Corn8Bit]

Yeah it looks like an akira bike

[@sirmonstras1771]

Thats a modded Honda NM4, I love that bike from early 2010's, so sad it wasent sold more. I own a red one, its basis is a hondaNC700 dct.

[@Corn8Bit]

@@sirmonstras1771 Yeah I wish bikes of that style were more common. Honda always makes sexy stuff

[@zero11010]

Yeah. Absolutely dope looking bike with some storage things going on in all that front end space. But, they threw a DCT in it. No manual clutch and no (real) manual gear shifting. Not even as an option, if I recall correctly. That turned off a lot of the customer base. I think reviews of it also didn't find the mirrors functional. There was a lot going on with it that was really cool. But, low power, and taking some of the engagement away from the rider didn't work out well for them. People thought of it more as a scooter than a real bike. Which is a little odd because it's practically impossible to buy a manual car at this point because ... they sell so poorly. I saw VERY few of these on the road even while they were currently being made. Now they're virtually impossible to see.

[@lingling2924]

Looks like a bike from Akira😮

[@gregoryroncoli217]

Honda NM4 (a few years old now)

[@sargera1]

@@gregoryroncoli217 its vultus but with a PCX flare and a gyro mid swing arm

[@cequrkv4169]

Each year closer to Kaneda's motorbike from Akira. Hopefully will see that model produced for the market before I'm too old to ride it.

[@huyked]

Honda really does amaze me.

[@konfunable]

How is this amazing? Old idea, many did this and determined it is useless. There are segways and unicycles which use this technologies. Motorcycles don't need it unless you are a toddler who can't balance a bike.

[@successshampoo]

​@@konfunableI've just seen a 400lbs toddler on a Harley falling over. Street's filled with bunch of big babies😂

[@konfunable]

@@successshampoo :D Yeah, only people with diapers drive Harleys :DDDD

[@podunkman2709]

Honda is THE ONLY motorcycle company that is really innovative

[@konfunable]

Yeah, so how come BMW did this years ago?

[@josue_kay]

Clowns have been balancing one wheeled cycles for centuries 🙄

[@umarmars47]

HAHAHAHA ​@@josue_kay

[@nema151]

I would LOVE to see this on a unicycle!

[@huyked]

Good idea! Hadn't thought of that.

[@austinlee7942]

I think I found one kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV7PaoefbqZnd7c kinda funny looking but can't go as fast.

[@SuperBabyDinosaur]

It’s been done 😁

[@charlesc.parker1164]

If anyone can do it it's Honda. You can take that to the bank.

[@mikebikekite1]

My daily commute is an electric unicycle (EUC). It balances in a forward/backward way but you have to balance it sideways. My one is about the size of a motorcycle wheel, has a range of about 40 miles, has a top speed of 40mph and costs barely anything to run. My particular model is called a Begode Nicola Plus but there are many types of EUC out there.

[@ursg9910]

Amazing technology. Of course the old guard always shy away from change but once they try it they become hooked. Don’t be afraid of advancing and always view this as a way to reach the riders who may have looked the other way do to these issues. Like always sales will determine its fate. Riding should be for everyone not only those who deem themselves worthy.

[@TheLifeLaVita]

the "old guard" isn't shying away from anything, paying 20k$ for the comfort of not having to put a foot down while at a red light is not a thing. It needs time to develop properly

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*Amputees will be able to ride [again].*

[@dawhoda1]

Have a feeling very few active riders will be able to Afford this robotic technology

[@nonegone7170]

Very rudimentary implementation to be honest, can you imagine that electric swingarm giving out at 100km/h+ ?

[@sigmann66]

I love it. It takes the fun out of motorcycle riding in some ways, but this is a different animal. Love the way it looks, and the way the tail wags.

[@blipco5]

I an a highly advanced rider so I don’t expect others to equal my skills. But I’ll tell you my secret anyways…. When I come to a red light, I put my feet down. You too can learn this technique with a little practice. No electronics necessary. 👍

[@rzt430]

i know you are kidding but this would genuinely be great for people who have never learned how to ride a bicycle(can't do u-turns, low speed maneuvers, basically anything other than a straight line) but want a commuter, of course, given that the cost of a vehicle with this system would still be about the same as normal motorcycles in the future, compared to the cost of cars.

[@blipco5]

@@rzt430 If a person can’t do those basic maneuvers, they shouldn’t be riding.

[@michaelmoronez5980]

@@blipco5 And folks that can't think shouldn't be behind the wheel of any vehicle, but here we are.

[@imthedrivingcrooner]

i dont have legs

[@innoxinnox2379]

@@blipco5It’s like saying “If a person is crippled, they shouldn’t be walking.” or “If a person can’t shift manually, they shouldn’t be driving.” There are people who work hard to make other people’s lives easier.

[@fastbow9]

I can appreciate the research and technology being developed , neat stuff HONDA as I look at old photos of my CBX!

[@krishnakanth77]

10 years after people think it's a joke when u fall of the bike . ABS really really helps a lot . In my KTM ABS system failed and it's costs a lot to replace , now I am afride of driving fast and carelessly, it won't stop as u like in situations , because I am so much used to that need sometime to relearn .

[@zero11010]

relearn how to ride. It's no big deal. Bikes didn't have ABS for a long time (hell, I've ridden for about 15 years and never had ABS) and people were just fine. Find a parking lot with no cars. Spend time practicing how to brake. Don't forget, rear brake is virtually useless (unless you have linked brakes, but even with linked brakes and no ABS I would avoid that rear brake as much as possible). The old rule you should have learned before getting your license is .... if your rear brake locks up ... keep holding it down until you come to a stop. But, if your front brake locks up, release it immediately. Don't forget to also practice braking and turning. Riding a bike without ABS can be totally fine (I've done years of city commuting and tearing town twisty canyon and coastal roads, plus highway runs well into triple digit speeds). You need confidence and you need to earn the confidence. That comes with intentional practice. Decent rule of thumb though ... if you cannot afford to maintain something properly, you cannot afford that thing (no shame in that, there are lots of less expensive bikes with no ABS to maintain).

[@IceAge20017]

This is the most amazing motorcycle technology I ever seen from Honda since the Dual Clutch Transmission! It opens up motorcycling to a new group of people. Those who have leg amputations, short people who can't reach the ground without tip toeing, and petite women who want to ride heavier bikes, can now all ride what they want thanks to this. Also we are one step closer to autonomous motorcycles. Getting 80+MPG will no longer be only for those with extra training and skill.

[@MarkWitacher6022]

This would be ideal for drivers who have never ridden a real bike, or for those who have tried and were unable to manage it.

[@Brad-dx9fd]

I love how they're finally turning bikes into horses. Celty would be proud! 😂

[@VanGoWanderlust]

Those wondering who this is for, it's me. I have really bad knee arthritis and had to give it up after 30 years. I have recently switched to canam, but would switch to this if available.

[@albertomolina6216]

Wow, I want to see more of this technology... When is it coming to the production line and will it be available for people? Keep me posted, please. Thanks.

[@JohnWilliams-gy5yc]

Just wondering who will build the 1st steer-by-wire motorbike, Tesla or Honda?

[@datrc51]

This would take away all fears from getting on motorcycle for lot of people.

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

That idea scares the hell out of me. Fear is an effective barrier against incompetence.

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

I can see how this could benefit experienced riders who are dealing with physical limitations, but as a long-time motorcyclist who values my safety and everyone else’s, the idea of inexperienced and careless people hopping on these things scares the hell out of me. I firmly oppose technology that provides the incompetent with a false sense of confidence; that just makes them a greater threat to themselves and everyone around them. If this were marketed as a mobility device for injured or aging riders, I would cheer it, but clearly they’re targeting people are so useless that they have no business being on a motorcycle. Self-balancing technology does nothing to address the much greater issue of poor judgment, which already kills too many new riders without the assistance of technology that lowers the bar to entry even further.

[@TriZonv2-sz3hu]

To some extent it can buy it will not completely remove fear

[@choppergirl]

I h8t3 all the safety rubbish on my Honda Shadow. Anything that keeps the bike from starting or running that can leave me stranded when I forget about it or it breaks... needs to go. Things like vacuum pressure cutoff fuel petcock switch, kickstand safety switch, etc have led to a worse experience of me swearing at my bike what is going on, why did it just stop, or why won't it crank.

[@redlight3932]

buy a 89 shadow and learn to fix it

[@choppergirl]

@@redlight3932 I bought a 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit this year. Today I just fixed the Mikuni carb from h377 on an 85 Honda Rebel... see community tab for pics. Tore that entire bike down at one time and put it back together... forks, top end, rusted rims, been everywhere inside that bike but the transmission...

[@1mtb818]

凄い！！ 足つきも良いので安全性も上がる。後は前後ドライブレコーダーが標準装備で！！

[@x3rs3s]

I love it! I have been waiting for years!

[@myperspective5091]

The yellow Honda ESV bike does look cool too. It could use some tweaks to it’s looks, but overall it looks good.

[@zero11010]

That's the older NM1 also known as the Vultus. It was introduced about 10 years ago. They're just using the old bike to demonstrate the new self balancing tech.

[@myperspective5091]

@@zero11010 The NM1 Vultus looks good. The smoothed out lines do look good.👍

[@abak73]

Omg Honda is creating the bike from Akira

[@joezen1693]

Sales wud happen imo

[@pwolkowicki]

It's long finished production. It's called Honda Vultus/NM4.

[@iamthelaw69]

That's nice but the gyro will need to be continuously active...and it appears to be a big contraption only for EV cycles. Us in ICE bikes are most likely SOL.

[@Darkmatter321]

AS a long time rider I'm all for innovations that help me ride safer. But this is too complicated. A low center of gravity works just as well. On My Suzuki Burgman 650 I can coast to a red light at 5 KPH with no issues. Sometimes best solutions are the most simple ones

[@nico77212]

How is being more comfortable be more complicated? Sure you can coast but you will eventually run out of room. Not saying that's the only reason, just an answer to your question.

[@soothsayer5743]

That is cool!

[@namaan123]

You know Honda's just looking for an excuse to finally build a real Akira bike, matter of time

[@pwolkowicki]

It's honda vultus it it already was made. Unfortunately it didn't catch up.

[@comentariopolitico1014]

Wow! With the right colors and a few more cover, it can be Akira motorcycle!

[@zero11010]

It's a 10 year old bike from Honda called the NM4. Also known as the Vultus in some markets, I think.

[@ghostpants8172]

Bet cornering with this is soo fun

[@pedroivodantas531]

Thank you Japan ♥

[@Mixologist-fc4sc]

That's the NM4 frame. I saw it in the dealer's when it was still in production. The sitting position is the most comfortable I have ever experienced. I wish this moto was still in production.

[@michaelmoronez5980]

Got one. 2013 model. I love the looks, but it IS a 'love it or hate it' thing. it's very comfortable on short rides from here to there, but longer ones it's kinda rough on the lower back. You have to take breaks, altho you should do that anyways on long rides

[@thespalek1]

I want that. I NEED that!!🤩

[@thespalek1]

@@J.Biden69 dude, I do, I keep falling sooo much😅

[@thespalek1]

@@J.Biden69 yep, I considered that😂 a sidecart. But I prefer tail-wiggling bike

[@WonderWorldYTC]

it's not hard to stop a motorbike from falling over at a stop light, and it's rare that it will ever happen, but it does happen, I have been riding for 30 years and I have fallen over 3 times. Heavy side winds catch you unaware, loose gravel on the road, just losing balance, it all happens sooner or later.

[@dawhoda1]

​@@WonderWorldYTCI just fell right now reading your comment🏥

[@MrTurtleywasted]

1st time seeing this and my brain screaming "This is Kaneda bike before mod", with the seat position and the low swing arm innovation. Just slap red flair on, extend tail for compartment and tail light, lower ride height and everyone is ready for Night City!

[@alexlu-way6904]

Imagine autopilot motorcycles and how terrifying that would be 😭

[@ommanomnom]

Technology on this level is the only thing that would make me buy an electric vehicle

[@Razor_n_scalpel]

I want the nm4 vultus back in production

[@soxmilligex7671]

Very clever!

[@BN1960]

Relatively straightforward with a suitable IMU I'd have thought?

[@LightCrasher]

Man, this bike is so underrated! But I`d rather have it whith a full automatic transmission, and electric drive option. Now that I`d buy!

[@Bobsry16]

Identical vibe of wishes. Also hoping for a passenger-capable version, that seat isn't holding two people.

[@geoffgunn9673]

Now build bike like in Akira with this tech and then I'll really pay attention :D

[@oldcowbb]

funny thing is the show stressed multiple times akira's bike is extremely not user friendly

[@cheahg]

Now all you need is an Ironman suit to protect the rider

[@makinforb965]

hose two side rails wider than that of a 3 wheeler

[@renaissancestatesman]

For now, and only on the yellow one. Added safety mechanism for testing. Not exactly "standard issue."

[@dastardlyexperiments]

Ultimate DCT

[@arnoldthegreat4138]

nice now i can ride a motorbike 😂.

[@pavel7576]

I wonder how does it work on if you slide on 60mph?

[@Anchor001]

How does it handle on slippery Mady ground

[@Sarriuz]

That is amazing! I want it so bad!

[@phaserra]

2:33 we got twerking motorbikes before GTA VI...

[@shyjuindian953]

Is it available in market..... or just a prototype.

[@dawhoda1]

This is definitely in it's early stages. I wouldn't even Call this one a prototype but a demo as what's to come. If it was a prototype they would show it in action rather than just the balancing and walk the dog options.

[@podunkman2709]

They are selling it since 2010

[@HansZarkovPhD]

Id love one of those nm4 hondas, but the dealer here wont order one without my paying upfront, what if i dont like it after it comes? He keeps the money.

[@DrHakennase]

lol nice looking bike

[@mauricefonvielle5831]

Just one question : About pending for turning on high speed, like on "normal" motorcycle ?

[@user-jt4bx5kq8h]

by the time it is on the market will be 2040 and no one can afford

[@belowlinesolutions3180]

Awesome, now anyone can ride a motorcycle. That's how it's got to be. Less pollution. Love it, no need to put your foot down on rainy days. Love to trade my 2 wheeler to the guys who still looooove to hang on to dumb technology.

[@BerryTheBnnuy]

I'm in favor of both this and bikes that can't do this. This is great technology. Thing is though, this is a lot harder to maintain yourself, and in the event of a nuclear blast, my carbureted dinosaurs are going to still be functional and this bike will be a pile of useless scrap. At worst my turn signal auto cancellation unit will stop working and maybe my turn signals won't blink. Big woopdy doo there. What I'm saying here is both this bike and older bikes have benefits the other doesn't. I'm also somewhat puzzled about why so many people think this bike is a game changer... Save for slick, icy roads balancing isn't that hard on a bike. It's like Honda is over engineering a solution to a problem that barely exists.

[@yukiko_5051]

Less pollution? Only bicycle can lower pollution. Motorcycle is still the same as cars

[@lordgodalmigthy]

but is it still effective on high speed

[@axi0matic]

The balancing system would only need to work at low speed. Presumably, once you're doing over e.g. 10mph, it could just lock in position and operate like a regular bike.

[@HNP420XD]

Absolutely amazing technology! I’ve always had an interest in motorcycles, but I’m deathly afraid of not being able to balance from prior experiences from bicycles. This would completely solve that issue entirely.

[@dumdum7099]

You should train with a normal bicycle first. You should be able to manually balance your bike in case the self balancing system fails.

[@HNP420XD]

@@dumdum7099 read my comment again

[@BerryTheBnnuy]

The main problem with balancing bicycles (and by extension motorcycles) is trusting the bike. Every single person I've ever seen that has a problem with it is actually trying to balance the bike themselves. They're leaning or otherwise inducing inputs to the bike in an effort to keep it upright, which that's actually what causes to be unstable. As long as a bike is moving, it's self balancing. This is because of the caster effect. If the bike leans to the left, the wheel turns to the left, which causes it to move in the direction of the lean. This in turn causes a counter torque that makes it lean to the right just enough to go upright again. See, the thing is... you have to trust the bike. As long as it's moving, it knows how to stay upright. The moment you start treating it like you are the one who has to keep it balanced, you're going to lose balance because you're going to be fighting the automatic balancing forces present in the system. Yes this does mean that if the bike is leaning itself to the left, it's going to feel like it's falling. Resist the urge to lean it upright again because you'll immediately destabilize it. Let it complete its counter torque and it'll go upright again on its own. It's counter intuitive as heck but once you learn to trust the bike like you'd trust a horse, it all becomes so much easier.

[@sirmonstras1771]

At first I thought they brought the Honda NM4 model back to life!, but sadly its a yellow prototype....

[@DaBuffNerd]

Tron style motorcycles incoming.

[@antster7]

I would love to see an Asimo transforming into a motorbike

[@oni-one574]

That looks amazing and expensive..

[@louistorrence5984]

wondering when i was going to see the A1...and why it taking so long

[@azizithelethargic9229]

WOW, they made a horse!

[@joezen1693]

Akira!!! Paint it red.

[@OFFROADOVERDRIVE]

No human would need that , this is the start of skynet , human hunting motorcycles

[@KHALID-iz5fw]

where can I buy it?

[@abdulmalikryanpontino8034]

I think it would be best for a commuter bike or scooter to avoid accidents.

[@volodx]

Akyra Bikes, let's gooooo!!!

[@prajullas]

Is there a technology to balance myself after a couple of drinks.

[@MarcDunivan]

Now if Honda just made an affordable version of the Peraves MonoTracer E. Center-hub steer and foot-pedal accelerator and brake would be nice too.

[@sitalbauri]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻lonching date

[@davids5148]

How this work with a car?

[@JaywalkingTheWorld]

Honda, solving problems that don't exist.

[@pwolkowicki]

Right. It's simpler to ad third wheel and you get better results :D

[@diyahmah1576]

What about feeling? You can not replace it by technology

[@krabbyLongLegs]

What is MSRP for USA?

[@dawhoda1]

It's not even in it's final phase, never mind prices😅

[@BerryTheBnnuy]

If I had one of these bikes, I would get picked on so much by my biker friends, but I Wouldn't care. I'd still ride my other bikes, but I'd ride this one just as much.

[@davep3786]

THIS yamaha design is the one needs 3 wheels . this would look insane!!

[@mcturan]

more tech, more motor, more problems.... Simplicity is hapiness because cause less headache

[@matthendricks9666]

本田が好き

[@CHUB401]

Akira bike is within grasp.

[@eastvalleycomputer]

The Gyro's are called Wheels, As they spin a motorcycle they keep the bike upright. So if it not broke do not fix it. This is so unnecessary. Just install what they call a kickstand.

[@michaelmoronez5980]

And yes, those work fine at speed, but when you stop? you fall over. Gyroscopic effect ONLY works if the wheels are spinning. kickstands are SO last century.

[@leudast1215]

halfway to the balance mechanism to make mobile suits

[@DoctorStoun]

А чи можна те саме, але зі звичайною задньою підвіскою?

[@e_skie2685]

Nope, the mechanism will take away rear feel. Sure great for a newbie but a hindrance after.

[@HOT3D2520]

Amazing Honda 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@markfour9866]

Make the seat deeper and a little bigger and you have the Akira bike.

[@lknanml]

Sitting at stoplights a rider can become fatigued. Ok come on now.. I've been riding since 93. That's a new one... The tech is pretty cool though. I can't see myself going out and buying a bike just for that feature. Although if you get around to scanning the road in front of through the turns and adjusting the ride for max grip by leaning more or less without changing direction it could be a whole new level of active traction control. I've gone through oil, dirt, small rocks, tar snakes, real snakes and whatever that was and had an involuntary pucker as the double yellow started getting closer at an alarming rate up in the twisties..

[@renaissancestatesman]

It depends on your size and build, the size and weight of the bike. But yes, holding up a bike definitely contributes to fatigue. And you can't deny that people do dump their bikes at lights and stop signs. So even if the problem isn't a major one, this still solves a problem. Especially for smaller riders and women.

[@lknanml]

@@renaissancestatesman On my first bike in 93 I once kicked out my kickstand which immediately folded right back up and leaned the bike over and about 1 inch past the normal "this should have stopped by now" it was too late. Fantastic. Now my leg is pinned between my bike and car and I have absolutely no leverage to do anything but start laughing. WTF> LOL

[@BerryTheBnnuy]

About the only real issue this bike solves is keeping it upright on icy roads. Sure people dump their bikes at lights and stop signs. I've personally never done that, but I've seen it happen. For the most part this is Honda just over engineering a solution to a problem that barely exists. But it's still really freaking cool.

[@ndahiya3730]

These things are written in their thesis by researchers who never ride; OR by non-rider marketing guys working on brand image as technologically advanced. They don't know the real problems. Hence, visualizing the non-existent ones.

[@BerryTheBnnuy]

@@ndahiya3730 I agree with you 100%, but I mean... getting your bike to follow you around... I'm in BACA and the kids would LOVE that...

[@akshayshetye8718]

safest bike ever

[@insanevipertim800]

как его наклонять в поворот?)

[@DanielPaladino]

Is this a real bike yet cos I want it

[@amankataria100]

At high speed on road curv, it is difficult to controll. 😮

[@cam_machi]

Honda! Bring the new CBR600RR to NA!!!

[@andrewhealey7151]

Is it just a gyro?

[@SURFERGRL72RAKM]

No, it's not a gyro

[@frombox2937]

Akira 🤩🤩🤩

[@carlosmarin4971]

Ese proyecto lleva como 15 años y no han podido venden ilusiones

[@Daddie24]

This is a Honda Vultus you can actually buy one the model that they use on this .

[@Adriano70911]

Can it ride without me awesome

[@CaLiDaRi]

in the future, I can ride a bike while still sitting on my sofa at home.

[@felixdekatt3650]

my only criticism is riding a bike has nuthing to do with safety, yes i acknowledge thats important but to safe and it takes the thrill out of it

[@Nekminute]

More costly stuff that can break