An important advancement in smart driving, adaptive cruise control (ACC) is a system that uses radar in order to automatically adjust a vehicle’s speed to maintain a safe following distance. Regarded as one of the most intelligent cruise control systems, ACC is equipped with a forward-facing radar, installed behind the grill of the vehicle, which detects the speed and distance of the vehicle ahead of it. After being successfully integrated in four-wheelers (cars, trucks, etc.), ACC technology is now being installed in motorcycles by major automobile manufacturers. In 2015, the global motorcycle adaptive cruise control market accounted for 1.37 million units. According to market research, analysts at Technavio predict that by 2020, the market will record a CAGR of over 9%.
Benefits of Adaptive Cruise Control for Motorcycles
#1. Fuel Efficiency
One of the major benefits of motorcycle adaptive cruise control is fuel efficiency. Many consumers want to reduce overhead costs and therefore choose motorcycles that are fuel-efficient. Especially when it comes to long-distance travel, ACC conserves fuel by allowing the vehicle to maintain a consistent speed, thus reducing the strain caused by acceleration and deceleration.
#2. Helps vehicle maintain speed limit
Maintaining the speed limit on the highway is a critical issue – both from the standpoint of safety and of adherence to traffic laws. A Motorcycle with adaptive cruise control can automatically adjust speed in order to maintain the proper distance from the vehicle ahead of it in the same lane. The radar not only senses traffic ahead, but also collects yaw and steering data to determine the targets in the chosen path. Also, ACC’s smart brake booster helps in decelerating the vehicle, thereby maintaining the proper highway speed.
#3. Provides comfort and safety
Rider fatigue is one of the primary causes of motorcycle accidents around the world. Comfort and safety have become top priorities, as many individuals are switching to motorcycles for touring purposes. ACC helps the rider relax by allowing them to let go of the throttle, preventing wrist cramps (which is quite common during long distance travel) while still maintaining the speed limit.
Along with comfort, ACC also accounts for the safety of both the rider and the vehicle. The backend unit in the ACC system continuously monitors the engine RPM (revolution per minute) and speed signals to automatically adjust according to terrain, a feature that other cruise control systems do not have.
Some of the key vendors in the global motorcycle adaptive cruise control market include Juliano’s Hot Rod Parts, McCruise, Rostra Precision Controls and Murphs’ Kits.
View the 2016-2020 Global Motorcycle Adaptive Cruise Control Report
