Detailed text | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. corporation: “‘Yamaha ASV-3′ air bag prototype”
I don’t have any video of this in action, but Yahama was showing off their ASV-3 (Advanced Safety Vehicle initiative… you may recall the video) concept at the JSAE show this week.
The reason I mention “video of this in action” is simply because of where the bag is located. Right next to another very important bag… if you know what I mean. We already know what an airbag can do to your arms or nose, imagine what sort of damage it could inflict going off between your legs. At least Yamaha is thinkin’. Three cheers for rider safety! Just don’t forget to wear a cup.
*UPDATE*
See a photo of this in action here.
25. May 2006 at 5:14 am
“Next to another important bag.” Glad I wasn’t the only one thinking about that.
25. May 2006 at 6:32 am
I prefer the air bag jackets. That would only be good if you ran into the back of another car. Most accidents occur at intersections and the probability of being thrown is much greater. Perhaps they are just looking out for the Morpheus’ style points, who knows.