Motorcycle manufacturers, such as cars, do not stop increasing the technological level of their vehicles so that they are increasingly safe and less polluting. Although in recent times they have not had another. For example, in 2017 the Euro 4 standard entered into force, which not only forced to reduce emissions by implementing, for example, electronic injection, it also required the introduction of safety elements such as anti-lock ABS brakes or combined CBS braking.

Well, all calendars have already marked the date of 2021 on fire, when Euro 5 will become mandatory for new registrations. Therefore, in the last Milan Show, the event of the sector par excellence, practically all the builders presented models that already comply with the new regulations. And it has not been a simple step, since one of its demands is the reduction of noise made by motorcycles, which is what it is costing the most.

Aston Martin AMB 001

His first motorcycle

The British manufacturer has partnered with the specialist Brough Superior to give birth to this radical and futuristic design model, very demanding for the pilot. It is painted in the traditional colors of the brand -Stirling Green and Lime Essence- and only 100 units will be made, at a rate of 108,000 euros each. It is powered by a twin-cylinder turbo engine (first time Brough Superior uses this mechanical configuration) of 180 horses ... which has to move just 180 kilos, which gives a weight-power ratio of 1 kilo per CV, similar to that of the 'hypercar' Valkyrie.

On the other hand, it is a time of happiness as sales continue to rise gradually and an increase in enrollment of approximately 13% is expected. The segments with more followers are fundamentally two. On the one hand, urban scooters, simple to drive, with load capacity and affordable prices that encourage drivers who come from the car to get a better and greater ease to move around the big cities, park comfortably and easily and with some low costs

Kawasaki

Bosch's sake

Kawasaki is the first Japanese manufacturer to incorporate Bosch's Advanced Rider Assistance System (ARAS) to its motorcycles, an advanced driver assistance system that has the same ADAS technology used in cars and is composed of adaptive cruise control, warning of frontal collision and dead angle warning. The technology of this system is the radar sensor, the brake system, the engine management system and the Bosch man-machine interface, which work together to increase the safety and comfort of motorcyclists.

The best sellers are still those with less than 125 cc and have the advantage of being able to be used with the driving license B. On the other hand, the naked (models without fairing) have become the most demanded motorcycles and there are All kinds, power and performance. The trail segment is not far behind, although the drift is towards much more asphalt than field models.

The manufacturers do not neglect either the youngest or the most novice and, thus, models (or versions) with powers that do not exceed 35 kw (48 hp) are legion which allows them to be driven with the A2 permit -Less demanding and cheaper to obtain- from 18 years. From the age of 16 and with the A1 permit, 125 cc models can be accessed and no more than 11 kW (15 hp). And from the age of 20 any motorcycle can be driven with the A permit regardless of its power and weight.

Bimota Tesi H2

The Italian brand is reborn with Kawasaki

Bimota has announced his return this year and has done so with Kawasaki. The rebirth of the historic Italian brand, after being bought by the Japanese manufacturer, had its start at the EICMA 2019 Milan Salon with the Tesi H2, which has the personal concept of the direction and suspension of the Tesi de Bimota technology and the engine of the Ninja H2 of the Akashi brand, a supercharged four-cylinder block with a power of 231 horses that joins a new-invoiced aluminum chassis and a new cycle part.

Do not forget the segment of electric motorcycles, mainly scooters, which is growing gradually despite the lack of aid. These types of vehicles, with increasing autonomy, are trying to replace combustion vehicles to circulate in large cities. There is a wide offer, which grows every day, by numerous brands. The Chinese or Asian product is the most common and cheap, but there are already recognized brands that contribute their technology in this segment such as Harley-Davidson , Zero , Vespa , KTM , BMW or the Taiwanese Kymco .

Seat e-Scooter

Seat passes on both wheels

The Spanish brand presented at the end of November what will be its first motorcycle in its almost 70 years of history, the Seat e-Scooter. Electric, it will be manufactured by Silence, the company based in Molins de Rei, and will reach the market in 2020. It has a 7 kW motor rated power with 11 kW peaks (14.8 hp). It would be the equivalent of a 125 cc combustion motorcycle with a maximum torque of 240 Nm. It reaches 100 km / h and its autonomy is 115 kilometers, while the battery is removable to be charged at home, in the office or in public poles.

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