Valeo Showcases Motorcycle Safety Tech at EICMA
Valeo displayed rider assistance, head-up display, lighting and electric propulsion systems for two-wheelers at EICMA 2026 in Milan.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Motorcycles
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Valeo brought car-derived technology adapted for motorcycles and scooters to the EICMA 2026 show in Milan. The systems cover rider assistance, a head-up display, lighting and electric propulsion.
Why it matters
Powered two-wheeler riders make up under 2% of European Union traffic but about 20% of road deaths, a gap that makes rider safety systems a significant concern. Adapting car sensors to motorcycles is harder because of lean angles, vibration and tight packaging.
The iSMMG is a 48V air-cooled motor-inverter unit with outputs up to 10kW, and the camera system uses 3- to 8-megapixel sensors for fairings. The processor runs up to six safety functions at once, though the source does not say whether these figures reflect shipping hardware.
The players
Valeo
Valeo is a French automotive supplier that develops driver assistance, lighting and electrification technologies for carmakers and, increasingly, two-wheeler manufacturers.
The details
Valeo pairs a radar for blind spot, lane change and rear collision warnings with cameras mounted in motorcycle fairings. A windscreen head-up display keeps speed and route guidance in the rider's view, and the air-cooled iSMMG electric unit is offered in a version without rare-earth magnets.
Timeline
2026: Valeo showcased the systems at EICMA 2026 in Milan.
Roadmap
Valeo is bringing car-derived sensing and electrification systems to two-wheelers, applying automotive technology to a segment with a disproportionate share of road deaths. The EICMA showcase positions the company's sensors and electric drive units within the motorcycle industry's push toward electrified and assisted riding.
Riders of powered two-wheelers face a fatality risk far above their share of traffic, so blind spot and rear collision warnings could matter most to daily commuters. Lower projected build costs for electric bikes and scooters could eventually reach buyers, though no prices were announced.
The takeaway
Advanced rider assistance is moving from cars to motorcycles, and the electric systems shown at EICMA suggest lower-cost electric two-wheelers may follow. Riders should watch for these features as production models are announced.
Further reading
Explore more motorcycle safety and electric two-wheeler coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Automotive World.
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