For years, Honda has been developing and implementing innovative technologies so that more people can continue experiencing the fun, excitement and freedom inherent in motorcycles. Applying our in-depth technical expertise and extensive data, cultivated through over half a century of making the very best motorcycles, we have constantly endeavored to develop motorcycle engines that run cleaner, improve motorcycle safety-mindedness and riding skills, and help combat motorcycle theft and other crimes against the spirit of the road. In short, we have consistently strived to keep motorcycling the way it was meant to be- comfortable, exciting, fulfilling...and always fun. To promote greater safety-mindedness and improved riding skills, Honda has continued to develop and refine the Honda Motorcycle Riding Simulator as an ideal tool for motorcycle safety training. The Simulator combines an actual motorcycle chassis with a large display screen to realistically reproduce the feeling of riding in various situations, even down to details like the ever-shifting perspective and the display of views seen in the left and right side mirrors. The chassis also moves realistically according to rider gear-changes and braking inputs, with simulations of surrounding sounds and even wind changing according to conditions. These features offer riders the opportunity to safely experience and practice dealing with many of the potentially dangerous conditions and hazards they might encounter on the real road. The latest version of the Honda Riding Simulator is more compact, easier to use, and more economical than ever, and includes swappable seat and tank configurations for a more realistic simulation of many motorcycle sizes and shapes, making it ideal for many kinds of riding training facilities. Other advanced Honda safety efforts include the development of braking technologies such as the Combined Brake System (CBS), which automatically distributes braking power to both the front and rear wheels in the most appropriate proportions for an optimal balance of deceleration and stopping, and the Antilock Brake System (ABS). Honda Motorcycle Riding Simulator Honda's commitment to the environment is based on the development of engines that run more cleanly and economically. This includes ongoing efforts to expand the use of superior 4-stroke powerplants that reduce harmful exhaust components (CO & HCs) to levels far lower legal requirements, reduce fuel consumption to contribute to decreased energy use, and reduce operating noise for more pleasant motorcycling. Other environmental efforts include our development of innovative Idle Stop-equipped scooters, such as the Smart Dio featured here, which reduce emissions to zero when stopped, as well as sports models equipped with electronically controlled PGM-FI, secondary Air Induction systems, and 3-way catalytic HECS3 (Honda Evolutional Catalyzing System) exhaust-cleaning. On the recyclability front, Honda has also endeavored to develop frames made of highly recyclable aluminum die-cast in modular components for better design flexibility and easier, more efficient manufacturing and reuse. Smart Dio Cutaway Model In addition to the problems of safety and environment, Honda has also made considerable efforts in the realm of motorcycle security to help riders protect the machines they love from theft. The Honda Ignition Security System (H.I.S.S) is one such development, featuring microchip-embedded original keys that exchange electronic signals with the engine's control unit and only start the engine if these signals share the correct matching preset security code. Other security systems, which are featured here on the Smart Dio, include the Honda Immobi-Alarm, which sounds an alert and disables the ignition system if the motorcycle is moved or tampered with, and compatibility with Secom Co.,Ltd.'s Coco Secom system, which allows instant detection of the location of motorcycles gone missing. Finally, more basic measures include shutter-equipped key cylinders that block access to the ignition and steering lock, centerstands that lock into position with a single lever, and lockable fuel tank caps- all relatively simple but highly effective defenses in the battle for motorcycle security against theft and malicious mischief.

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