The technological transformation of the exciting world of 2 wheels is advancing at high speed, and one of the actors that best reflects this change is bosch. The German company has taken advantage of its presence at the EICMA in Milan to commemorate three decades of advances in safety and, in the process, show where technology in motorcycles is heading, especially with regard to electrification and battery management.
The message of bosch In Milan it has been clear: mobility on two wheels is entering a phase where electronics, data and intelligent energy management will be as important as ABS or stability control were in their day. And, once again, the German supplier wants to occupy a leading position in this transition.
The legacy of bosch On the modern motorcycle it is deep. Since adapting automobile ABS in 1986, the brand has not stopped setting milestones. In 1995, the Kawasaki GPZ1100 It became the first production motorcycle equipped with an ABS system signed by the Germans, opening the door to the safe braking revolution.
This would be followed by innovations as decisive as the MSC (Motorcycle Stability Control), responsible for the birth of cornering assistance, or the deployment of advanced driver assistance systems, which today are already part of the standard equipment of many models.
Now, the company fully enters a new stage whose axis is electrification. Starting in February 2027, Europe will require that each battery have a digital passport that certifies its origin, history, condition and sustainability. This document will be mandatory not only for high-voltage batteries, but also for accumulators used in light vehicles and electric motorcycles.
To get ahead of that scenario, bosch has developed a comprehensive battery life cycle monitoring platform. Their proposal combines static data (such as origin, chemistry or number of cycles) with dynamic data generated in real use. All this information can be consulted by manufacturers, workshops and even by the user themselves, with the aim of guaranteeing transparency, facilitating maintenance and ensuring that a used battery meets the required standards before entering a second life or recycling processes.
The next step is its concept called “Battery in the Cloud”, a system that creates a digital twin and analyzes it using predictive models based on artificial intelligence. Thanks to this tool, manufacturers will be able to identify stress patterns, detect anomalies before they lead to a serious failure and extend the useful life of the assembly.
The service also promises to generate performance forecasts and issue battery health certificates useful in purchase and sale operations, a key aspect in a used electric market that is beginning to grow strongly.
In addition to its advances in energy management, bosch has shown a new 4.2-inch circular screen that joins its family Connectivity Cluster. The idea is to offer a second independent surface for navigation or connected functions, freeing up the main screen and allowing a clearer distribution of information.
It is designed both for motorcycles with classic aesthetics and for modern models that seek minimalist integration.
