New for 2015 BMW motorcycle: the dynamic brake light
The ” Dynamic Brake Light ” system, offered in conjunction with ABS Pro on six high-end BMW motorcycles, will allow drivers behind them to differentiate between emergency braking and less intense braking. Explanations…
"Braking and being seen in traffic is essential for rider safety", rightly considers BMW. This is why, as part of its" Safety 360 ° "strategy, the German manufacturer has perfected its brake light system (see also).
Unlike the "on-off" or "on / off" models used on motorcycles currently available on the market, its "Dynamic Brake Light" has two levels of signaling which depend on the intensity of the braking..
"The first level is activated when the motorcycle decelerates with significant braking starting from a speed greater than 50 km / h. In this case, the rear light flashes with a frequency of 5 Hz", describe the German engineers.
"The second level is activated when the motorcycle arrives at a speed below 14 km / h, close to a stop. At this time, the hazard warning lights go off to signal an emergency to the vehicles behind. The hazard warning lights go out when the motorcycle re-accelerates and exceeds 20 km / h".
Strong braking – even emergency braking – is automatically signaled and differentiated from ordinary braking! The rider does not need to activate his warning control and can concentrate on his driving. What more could you ask for … if not a standard installation on the whole range ?
Because for the moment, BMW Motorrad reserves its "dynamic brake light" for customers who will buy a K1600 – model, or – at the start of the next school year (September 2015), or select the optional ABS Pro on three other models:, and .
Note that on its cars, BMW offers a slightly different and no less interesting system, the "dynamic brake force display" which also takes into account the braking force: a first zone of the brake lights comes on when pressed. moderate on the brake pedal, and a second intervenes in the event of harder braking. Optional soon on "Motorrad" ?!
Video presentation of the Dynamic Brake Light
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