Did you like the futuristic Tron bike or the kick-ass BatPod? If you did, then you will definitely like what BMW Motorrad has created. Under the Vision Next 100 project, the folks at BMW group are going from clear-cut simplistic to mind-boggling futuristic! We saw what they did with the BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Mini and we should say these bespoke concept machines left us stunned. While the Vision Next 100 garage is occupied by the three, the Group’s motorcycle division has brought in the new and equally impressive – BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 Motorcycle!
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The BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 Motorcycle was unveiled in Los Angeles at the Iconic Impulses – a BMW Group Future Experience exhibition. The maker claims that the concept bike gives an analogue experience in a digital age. The design of the bike is inspired from BMW’s iconic R32 which also happens to be the first motorcycle to be rolled out by the company.
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On the first glance, you would want to compare it to the BatPod but I guess this one definitely belongs to – The Black Widow!
Powered by by a zero-emissions solution, the concept bike gets black frame triangle, or the Flex Frame, that has been reinterpreted to form a functional sculpture linking the front and rear wheels. The frame is covered in matte black textile and a BMW logo is fitted on it. The power unit is designed and created in the image of the traditional BMW boxer engine; it actually consists of a zero-emissions drive unit. Its outward appearance changes depending on the circumstances: when the bike is resting, the power unit is compact, extending outwards only when the bike sets off, to enhance aerodynamics and protect the rider from the elements.
Some features of the BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 are stated as follows:
- Body elements such as the seat, upper frame cover and wings are made of carbon.
- Two fine red illuminated strips form the rear light and indicators – picking up on the typical double-C form of the rear lights on today’s BMW Motorrad bikes.
- Damping is provided by the tyres, whose variable tread actively adjusts to suit ground conditions and ensure the best possible grip in any situation.
- In conjunction with the active assistance systems, these connected elements help keep riders of the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 in complete control of their ride. As well as anticipating what lies ahead and alerting the user when action is needed, they offer active rider protection and will consign the helmets and body protectors of today to the history books.
- The BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 rights itself while even stationary, remaining upright when the rider has dismounted. The balancing systems also work out on the road to ensure a particularly agile and dynamic riding experience with even lighter handling, which seasoned riders will appreciate, and all the benefits of assistance systems to enhance their capabilities even further.
- When combined, the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 bike and the special rider’s gear that has been designed to accompany it form a single functional unit: a Digital Companion that provides the situational information and active support the rider needs.
- Information exchanges between rider and bike take place largely via the visor. This essentially consists of a pair of data glasses that extends across the wearer’s entire field of vision. As well as providing wind protection, it shows relevant data in one of four designated display areas. These are controlled by the rider’s eye movements: looking up or down changes the content that appears, and looking straight ahead switches the information off completely, leaving the rider to focus even more fully on biking experience. Information is only projected onto the visor on request, or to alert the rider to the fact that action is needed.
- Also, for this bike, BMW has developed a smart and active riding gear that takes care of the rider while on the go. The functionality of the gear is said to be so impeccable that the rider wouldn’t need to wear a helmet or any other protective clothing and still have a safe experience.
- The iconic elements in the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 make it immediately recognizable as a “genuine BMW” and include the black frame triangle, white lines and classic, boxer engine forms. The bike itself, however, is powered.
Speaking of the Rider equipment:
- At higher speeds, the neck section inflates to provide extra support for the upper vertebrae and improve overall comfort.
- Variable openings offer additional ventilation.
- Unlike present-day suits, however, the futuristic outfit for riders of the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 offers no safety features, because the bike’s intelligent assistance systems make them superfluous.
- Instead, sensors in the suit keep track of the wearer’s pulse rate and body temperature and provide the right level of heat or cold.
- The suit also delivers navigation instructions via the vibrating elements in the arms and legs and alerts the rider when the banking angle is becoming critical.
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