April 14, 2017
ADVICS CO., LTD.
(headquartered in Kariya, Aichi, President Satoshi Ogiso) announces the
development of ABS for compact motor cycles. This product has been adopted to
the model [GDR155] of Yamaha Motor Co., LTD. that is targeted to the markets in
Associate of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
ABS for motor cycle is
the technology that can prevent wheel lock during breaking on various types of
road surface to support better control of the motor cycle by the rider.
ADVICS has expanded
its product line-up by developing the new ABS for small motor cycles in
addition to the current ABS for larger motor cycles.
In this product,
Reduction in size and weight were achieved by redesigning the configuration and
shape of the actuator to fit smaller motor cycles. This product can be adopted to many more
models as front wheel ABS.
Installation of ABS for
motor cycle has been mandatory in EU countries.
In Japan, ABS will be mandatory for all new models of motor cycles
starting October 2018. By October 2021,
ABS will be mandatory to all newly manufactured motor cycles.
ADVICS will keep
providing the products like ABS for smaller motor cycles in order to reduce the
number of accident and create safer driving environment.
[Reference]
(1) Charactristics :
·
Improve
vehicle stability by preventing front wheel lock and overturn of motor vehicles.
·
Accomplished
reduction in size and weight by the design exclusively for compact motor
cycles.
Inquiries
Corporate Planning Dept., ADVICS CO., LTC
TEL: 0566 (63) 8000