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1 In the development of motorcycle engines, a strong feeling of power, an element of being fun to ride has continued strong demand. However, demand to meet environmental performance, a conflicting element, has increased dramatically in recent years and a breakthrough technology that achieves both environmental performance and a feeling of power is in demand. Here, the newly developed engine has greatly enhanced feeling of power while clearing stringent environmental restrictions through use of a centrifugal type supercharger. However, there were several problems that had to be resolved with regards to application of a supercharger to a motorcycle engine. In applying a supercharger to a motorcycle, a major problem is the best way to keep the engine size from increasing in size. The engine, which is the heaviest parts on a motorcycle greatly affects motorcycle maneuverability so it must be compact and the mass concentrated.

The Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group established its Group’s new vision statement, describing what the Group envisions becoming in 10 years ― “Group Vision 2030: Trustworthy Solutions for the Future.” In order to provide solutions for social issues and create a hopeful future, we will transform our business structure into a form which promises faster growth in line with environmental changes. In the field of "Near-Future Mobility," which is one of the fields we are focusing on, we are the first Japanese motorcycle manufacturer to adopt the Advanced Rider Assistance System (ARAS), with the aim of transforming the movement of people and goods. We began selling models equipped with this system in early 2022. ARAS, which is an advanced rider assistance function for motorcycles, is just a rider assistance function, and the rider is ultimately responsible for properly operating the vehicle.

One hundred years ago in America, three types of vehicles with different power sources were vying to become the most popular type of automobile on the market: steam-powered vehicles, electric vehicles, and gasoline-powered vehicles. Of the three, gasoline-powered vehicles eventually emerged ahead of the competition and its number of sales rapidly increased. Today, as we head into the 21st century, automobile technology is about to undergo a drastic change. So just what is the ace power plant that will carry us through a new age? I firmly believe that the answer to this question is hybrid vehicles. I say this because they not only best match the conditions under which vehicles have become popular in the past, but also best meet the demands from society to help reduce global warming.