Trevitt’s Blog: Electromagnetic Valve Control (video)

Graeme Jones — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 21:47:28 +0000

While variable valve timing has been a hot topic over the last few weeks with the introduction of the updated GSX-R1000 featuring Suzuki's innovative mechanical VVT system, many companies are working toward the next step in this area: eliminating camshafts completely and controlling the valves directly using electromagnetic actuators. There are many stumbling blocks to electromagnetic valve actuation (EVA), but a research group in the Control and Automation Laboratory of the University of British Columbia has created a new type of actuator that may make EVA a very realistic option in the not-too-distant future.

KTM claims new ‘cornering ABS’ makes the 1190 Adventure the “world’s safest motorcycle”

Graeme Jones — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 22:50:19 +0000

The 2014 KTM 1190 Adventure and 1190 Adventure R feature a truly revolutionary rider assistance system: the riding dynamics control MSC (Motorcycle Stability Control). This system makes a long held dream come true – ABS that even works perfectly while cornering.

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Trevitt’s Blog: Electromagnetic Valve Control (video)

KTM claims new ‘cornering ABS’ makes the 1190 Adventure the “world’s safest motorcycle”