Yamaha developing 'next invention of MotoGP electronics

Yamaha is setting up to initiate its next generation of MotoGP electronics early in the 2012 racing season.

Masahiko Nakajima, general manager of Yamaha's Motorsport Development Division, explained that the present control system fitted to the new 1000cc M1 is an addition of technology used for the previous 800cc machine.

However, the next generations of electronics are being developed in similar.

"We have changed the electric control - particularly traction control, wheelie control and also engine braking - for the 1000. But the electric manage is still not the new generation," explained Nakajima, speaking during last week's Sepang test.

"The current developments are based on the equal electric control strategy as last year, but parallel development of the next generation is ongoing. As soon as we attain good enough results with the next generation we will introduce it.

"I can't say accurately when, but I hope early in the season."

Yamaha has been mounting this next generation, in partnership with Magneti Marelli, since last year.

Asked to give details the advantages of the new system, Nakajima explained that it would be more suited to the complexities of real world motorcycle dynamics.
"The existing generation of computer has a motorcycle 'model' inside, so the computer knows things like 'now the bike is standing up, or banking, or braking, which corner'. This is normal. Our competitors' control systems also work like this," he began.

"For the next generation we need a more exact motorcycle model inside the computer and also how to motivate the engine or chassis more effectively. You have to think again these areas to make another step."



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