HONDA SPEEDS UP MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
05 October 2004 - Honda (UK)

Honda has underlined its commitment to the continuing development of motorcycle safety by announcing the establishment of its own Motorcycle Safety Organisation that will operate as part of the company’s famous research and development division.

Whilst anti-lock braking systems have become almost standard on modern cars, it was, in fact, Honda’s founder, Soichiro Honda, who first applied for a patent on an ABS system in 1959 – before Honda began making cars of their own.

Honda’s Motorcycle Safety Organisation will also be working with highly advanced simulation computer software to research motorcycle accidents and develop braking systems to help prevent them. These include Honda’s combined braking system which cleverly distributes braking force to both wheels.

The company has a proud history of introducing new braking technology on its motorcycle range and was the first manufacturer to introduce motorcycle disk brakes on the CB750 Four in 1969. It plans to have an optional ABS and combined brake system for all its motorcycles and scooters over 250cc by 2010.

''I think it’s fair to say that Honda is devoting more resources to safety than any other manufacturer in the history of motorcycling,'' says Honda’s Greg Willis.

He adds: ''While motorcycles and scooters are great fun and a seriously practical transport alternative, we are absolutely committed to continuing our research and development into reducing casualty figures and improving motorcycle safety.''

www.honda.co.uk

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