Motorbikes 'to get safe driving aids'

[Uber Dave]

Just saw this on the BBC News site. What are your thoughts about such systems?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12266406

[crewy]

To be honest, if it takes your eyes off the road, and also distracts you concentration on riding, i dont see how it could benifit anyone.

[Ducatista]

I am not entirely convinced a vibrating seat is conducive to increased rider concentration

[redken1]

I am not entirely convinced a vibrating seat is conducive to increased rider concentration

Might give us an orgasm though - opps sorry could not resist it.

[Caz]

Sounds interesting but as my last off was due to lapse in concentration dont really think its a good idea ;D

[silly_simon]

Can't help but wonder How much this kind of gadgetry will push bike prices up

You only have to look at the retail price of the crop of new litre bikes

IE the new ZX10 is £1 under £12k according to the kawasaki website.

[Squashed_Fly]

Sounds interesting but as my last off was due to an orgasm, I dont really think its a good idea ;D

[Taylor86]

[quote author=Ducatista link=1295981285/2#2 date=1295981965]I am not entirely convinced a vibrating seat is conducive to increased rider concentration

Might give us an orgasm though - opps sorry could not resist it. [/quote]

Just ordered mine! lol ;D and for those that don't know me, I'm kidding!! :P

[ro]

Hmm, hardly "the first" systems to do some of that—I've had a satnav that can warn of speed limits and traffic hazards for years. I can also glance at the map to see in advance how tight a bend is—but something that could tell me that without me having to look down would be great.

[Thorkill_The_Tall]

I've just invented a time machine and travelled back to the early 1980's.

A newly elected Conservative government was slashing public spending, selling off public property without consent and trying to introduce invasive 'safety' systems to motorcycles.

With a push of a button, my marvelous invention was supposed to bring me back to the present day, but I think it might have got stuck in the past......