KTM buys into motorcycle HUD tech with Nuviz

In what might been seen as a strategic move against the competition, Pierer Industrie – parent company of KTM Motorcycles – has invested in American company Nuviz, which is developing a helmet-mounted HUD system. Nuviz is planning to bring to market a motorcycle specific HUD and connected rider system by the first half of 2017.

Honda’s demonstrates self-balancing bike tech

For nearly two decades Honda’s been investing huge money in its Asimo robot – a boy-like humanoid which has progressed from a wobbly set of mechanical legs in its early years to a running, dancing and tray-carrying little machine servant still wowing crowds at motor and tech shows around the world today. But, even with all of Asimo’s impressive advancements in balancing technology, there are still some more cynical showgoers asking what the point of such an expensive android is.