Back in December I spotted this tidbit on Mercury News, about an in-helmet satrad sound system that Kawasaki is working on. After some back and forth with Kawasaki's Jeff Herzog (who was amazingly open to communications - hat tip to the boys over there for 'getting it'), here's some info on the upcoming sound system device:
Kawasaki's "Sound System" fits inside a rider's helmet and offers AM, FM and satellite radio - yes, both XM and SIRIUS versions will be available. The Sound System essentially consists of headphones and a microphone that fit into your choice of helmet., and a small display console that will attach to the left-handlebar. Currently it's in the development stage, so I don't have any real photos to drool over - so for now you can enjoy this seemingly unrelated photo of a motorcycle helmet on the right.
The sound system includes an intercom for communication with a passenger, will be available in mid-2006 and is targeted towards the long-distance rider. More info coming soon...
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