テクノロジー｜箱根駅伝で白バイ仕様の電動バイク / Technology | Electric motorcycle designed for police use at the Hakone Ekiden

Summary

During the first leg of the outbound course of the 102nd Hakone Ekiden, a white motorcycle version of Honda’s electric bike “WN7” led the way.

This bike is characterized by its quiet and smooth operation, which did not disrupt the focus of the spectators and runners along the course. There was also an incident during the race where a dog ran onto the course, but it reportedly did not have a significant impact.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: I heard that Honda’s electric bike led the Hakone Ekiden.
Chako: Really? Electric bikes are so quiet!
Log: Yeah, the WN7 runs quietly and smoothly, so it doesn’t disturb the spectators or the runners.
Chako: That’s amazing! But I heard a dog ran onto the course during the race. Was everything okay?
Log: It seems a police officer chased it for a bit, but it didn’t have a big impact.
Navi: The dog’s intrusion was unexpected, but it didn’t seem to affect the progress of the race.

Admin’s Note

The use of electric bikes in the Hakone Ekiden is a clear demonstration of environmental consideration. I was particularly impressed by how the “WN7” quietly led the way without disrupting the focus of the runners or spectators. Additionally, the unexpected incident of a dog running onto the course added to the excitement of the race. I hope that the continued introduction of new technologies will lead to even better event management in the future.