You hear an exhaust pipe roaring, and not long after, you see a nimble, two-wheeled machine with its rider zipping through the road.
No need for introductions to what it is. You already know that it was a motorcycle. Just hearing about brands like Ducati, Yamaha, Honda, Harley-Davidson, and Triumph will give you a good idea of what it should look like, as these are prominent brands in the industry.
A modern motorcycle somewhat resembles its predecessor from 1885. Namely, it was the first gas-powered motorcycle, the Daimler Reitwagen, made by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach.
Its invention gave birth to the motorcycle industry. The technology surrounding it has continuously evolved rapidly and is an integral part of our lives. Motorcycles are primarily used for commuting, but they were a boon as they spawned various businesses such as delivery services, driving schools, parts dealing, mechanic jobs, and many more.
The Continuous Drive for Innovation
Today, we’re still discovering new ways to improve or invent smart, efficient, and sustainable technologies that show no signs of slowing down. The continuous innovations are encouraging for the industry, as its projected market size is at $223.50 billion by 2029.
The projected market size and value is backed up by these trends ensuring further growth.
Green and Sustainable Technologies: Electronic motorcycles (or E-bikes) are significantly improving, and more manufacturers are making them now. Presently, e-bikes have the following desirable features:
- Improved charge times,
- Significantly increased range;
- and improved reliability.
These features make e-bikes a practical, economical, and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional gasoline-powered motorcycles.
For the environment, going electric means less carbon dioxide emissions, which goes the same for the manufacturers who continuously look for sustainable manufacturing processes to reduce negative environmental impacts.
Advanced Safety Technologies: New safety systems and accessories will be more commonplace from 2023 onwards. Motorcycle manufacturers are raising the bar for safety with features like
- Anti-lock braking systems,
- Stability control;
- and side view assist.
At the same time, motorcycle accessories manufacturers augment the motorcycle’s systems with installable safety systems and equipment such as:
- Improved lights and signals,
- Wearable airbags,
- Rider assistance systems,
- AR helmets;
- and more promising safety options.
More Mobility Technologies: Motorcycles may overtake cars as the primary means of commuting. It takes less space, gets around quicker, and is more affordable.
Other mobility trends include mobility hubs, electric bike docking and charging stations, and mobility as a service (MaaS) for those who only need rentals to get around cities.
Racing Towards The Future
The motorcycle industry is far from dying with these new technologies coming up. The future for the industry holds promise and excitement as more breakthroughs and improvements lined up for the coming years.
Now that you’re knowledgeable about these motorcycle tech trends, you can build up the momentum to lead the race for innovative designs and systems. Start browsing our collection of motorcycle industry case studies with solutions and strategies to make your ideas real and put to practical use the soonest.
