What is MotoOwl?
In a few words MotoOwl is a cornering lights solution which can be installed on any motorcycle. But there is more to it.MotoOwl cornering lights solution enables any rider to use their already installed fog lights / auxiliary lights or instal brand new ones and convert them into cornering lights. So far we have not found any lights that could not be connected to MotoOwl so your choice options are literally endless!
Once MotoOwl module is installed as per the included instruction, it is ready for use immediately.We said there is more to it and here you have it!The extra features which we added to the MotoOwl product family are SlowStop and HazardStop.What is it for and how does it work?SlowStop is a signal emitter which will flash your rear (brake) lights to inform other road users that your motorcycle is decelerating.HazardStop, similarly to SlowStop, is a signal emitter which will flash your hazard lights (indicators) when you are slamming your brakes in an emergency situation and your motorcycle is decelerating at a very significant rate, to inform other road users that your motorcycle is performing emergency stop.
The difference is that HazardStop will trigger when deceleration rate is much bigger than for SlowStop, hence it is designed to work with hazard lights (indicators).You may say "I have the brake leaver for it".
Yes you have, but does it turn on your brake light when you rapidly slow down when dropping the gears or simply releasing the throttle without grabbing the brake leaver; or does it turn on your hazard lights when you are slamming your brakes?
If you have a brand new top of the list motorcycle then there is a chance that it does. But if you own a sportbike, a chopper, an ADV, a streetbike or scooter that lost its factory shine and has seen a few summer openings already, then the answer is - no.
And this is where SlowStop and HazardStop comes with help.MotoOwl, SlowStop and HazardStop are built on the base of a gyroscope and accelerometer which are constantly calculating the angle and speed changes of your motorcycle in motion.
This enables the MotoOwl module to read live measures and translate them into certain actions to trigger relevant lights.
MotoOwl can be wired directly into your factory brake light, hazard lights (indicators) or additionally installed lights.How you want to instal them, it is entirely your choice, but we will provide installation guides, recommendations and instructions included in the box to help you make your choice easier.So...
Will MotoOwl allow you to switch off thinking when riding your two wheels? - No.
Will MotoOwl make your motorbike faster or more powerful? - No.
But MotoOwl will surely increase your visibility and safety on the road and make your wife, husband, parents, cat, dog, snake, angry next door neighbour or anyone who cares about you, feel a little bit more comfortable knowing that you will come back home safely.
And we will give you cool reflective MotoOwl stickers to further enhance your visibility!Ride safely and see you on the road!
MotoOwl for Cars? Yes!
The Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 on type-approval requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, and systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general safety and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users, defines emergency stop signal as “a light-signalling function to indicate to other road users to the rear of the vehicle that a high retardation force is being applied to the vehicle relative to the prevailing road conditions”.(1)The above EU regulation requires all new vehicles from groups M and N (2) registered from 6 July 2022, to have, among other safety features, factory installed emergency stop signal (light).Studies show that the use of flashing emergency lights (instead of conventional brake lights) in emergency braking situations shortens the braking reactions of drivers by up to 0.2 seconds on average. At a speed of 80km/h (50mph), the stopping distance is thus shortened by around 4.40 meters, and at a speed of 100km/h (62mph), by around 5.50 meters.This shows that emergency brake lights are an effective safety feature for reducing the risk of rear-end collisions.While MotoOwl's cornering lights solution is designed specifically for motorcycles, SlowStop and HazardStop can be installed not only in motorcycles but also in any and all cars registered before 6 July 2022, enabling them to implement the emergency stop light solution and increase safety of the driver, the passengers and other road users.With that being said MotoOwl opens this life saving feature's availability to all cars and drivers allowing to minimise the risks of rear-end collisions and contribute to decreasing the rate of fatalities.
Our Story
MotoOwl started as a DIY project built on the desk next to the laptop of an IT guy whose passion for motorcycle was reaching back in his days further than he could remember.If you have some riding experience, you already know that except of your skills; elements like motorcycle type, tires, ground clearance, and other items come into play when you take the turn and lean your motorcycle.
But once the sun goes down, your perception is different and one thing you can't oversee is what lies on the ground when you take that turn and behind it, simply because you cannot see it.For many years cornering lights were the car thing. In recent years motorcycle manufacturers developed this feature and implemented in the brand new, top of the list models making it available only to some. But what about the rest of us bikers? Whether you ride a street bike, or a scooter, an ADV, or a chopper, and whether it's on the tarmac or gravel, city or off-road. We all want to see more.The idea came up during a motorcycle trip from Ireland to Spain, riding day and night. While days were easy, the evenings and nights on the other hand were more challenging, especially when riding through the west Pyrénées and taking these sharp and dark turns.The prototype originally was built based on widely available electronic components and microchip.
Soon after initial indoor tests it landed on a more durable for outdoor testing materials and has been moved to the second phase - real life outdoor testing. This phase's testing has been performed on a Honda VFR800X CrossRunner.
After small adjustments to the lean angles, reaction times etc., MotoOwl made through to the next stage - sample testing. For this we engaged a number of bikers with different motorcycles.Tests were performed on:
Honda VFR800X CrossRunner
BMW R850GS Adventure
Suzuki GSX1250
Keeway Zahara 125After additional adjustments based on the feedback from different types of motorcycles used for sample testing, MotoOwl has been scheduled for the Pilot Phase.
We are now, together with a software house and hardware manufacturer located in EU, working to design the final version of the module which will be small and durable to be securely installed on any motorcycle.The Pilot Phase is planned to be funded through KICKSTARTER project, hence we invite you to see our project there and we would very much appreciate your support via the KICKSTARTER's project link below.
Thank You!We are also looking for business partners who would be interested in official distribution of MotoOwl across the globe.
For more information please reach out to us!We are here to help you see more.
Team MotoOwl.
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If you are a distributor, or have other commercial queries, please use the following link to contact us:
If you have any other question or need help with something? Please use the form below to get in touch with us.
We usually reply within 24 hours, however, sometimes it may take longer due to increased number of queries. Please bear with us and we will respond to you as soon as we can.
Commercial queries
We are looking for distributors. Join our team.
We are building our network of distributors across the globe and looking for Partners with a good local market know-how and well settled presence. We have a unique product hence we understand that it requires unique management so we are committed to give what it takes to make this Partnership a mutual success.
Please use the form below to get in touch with us for any commercial queries (e.g. distribution, procurement, partnership etc.).
We usually reply within 24 hours, however, sometimes it may take longer due to increased number of queries. Please bear with us and we will respond to you as soon as we can.
Our offices:
Valencia
Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Athlone
Westmeath, Ireland
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Privacy Policy
This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Website and MotoOwl, the owner and provider of this Website. This Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in relation to your use of the Website.1. Definitions and InterpretationIn this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- "Data" means collectively all information that you submit to MotoOwl via the Website. This definition shall, where applicable, incorporate the definitions provided in the Data Protection Act 1998;
- "Cookie" means a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in Clause 12;
- "MotoOwl" means MotoOwl with offices in Republic of Ireland and Spain;
- "EU and UK Cookie Law" means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011;
- "User" means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by MotoOwl and acting in the course of their employment; and
- "Website" means the website that you are currently using (www.motoowl.com) and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.2. Scope of this PolicyThis Policy applies only to the actions of MotoOwl and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.3. Data CollectedWithout limitation, any of the following Data may be collected by this Website from time to time:
3.1. name;
3.2. date of birth;
3.3. gender;
3.4. job title;
3.5. profession;
3.6. contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
3.7. demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests;
3.8. financial information such as credit / debit card numbers
3.9. information on motorcycles you own;
3.10. IP address (automatically collected);
3.11. web browser type and version (automatically collected);
3.12. operating system (automatically collected);
3.13. a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);4. Our Use of Data4.1. Any personal Data you submit will be retained by MotoOwl for 12 months.
4.2. Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to Clause 5, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This does not include our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
4.3. All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. Fore more details on security see Clause 11 below.
4.4 Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
4.4.1. internal record keeping;
4.4.2. improvement of our products / services;
4.4.3. transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;
4.4.4. contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the Website.5. Third Party Websites and Services5.1. MotoOwl may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not limited to, payment processing, delivery of purchased items, search engine facilities, advertising and marketing. The providers of such services have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website.
5.2. Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that MotoOwl requests. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited.6. Links to Other WebsitesThis Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. MotoOwl has no control over such websites and is in no way responsible for the content thereof. This Policy does not extend to your use of such websites. Users are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.7. Changes of Business Ownership and Control7.1. MotoOwl may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of MotoOwl. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
7.2. In the event that any Data submitted by Users is to be transferred in such a manner, you will not be contacted in advance and informed of the changes.8. Controlling Use of Your Data8.1. Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:
8.1.1. use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and
8.1.2. sharing Data with third parties.9. Your Right to Withhold Information9.1. You may access certain areas of the Website without providing any Data at all. However, to use all features and functions available on the Website you may be required to submit certain Data.
9.2. You may restrict your internet browser's use of Cookies. For more information see Clause 12.10. Accessing your own DataYou have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by MotoOwl as well as a right to request corrections, blocking of and deletion of the Data. You also have the right to revoke any given permissions at all times. We store the contract's content and will send you the details of your order as well as our general terms via e-mail. You can find the terms here at all times. The details about your recent orders can be found in your customer login area.11. SecurityData security is of great importance to MotoOwl and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website.12. Cookies12.1. This Website may place and access certain first party Cookies on your computer. First party cookies are those placed directly by MotoOwl via this Website and are used only by MotoOwl. MotoOwl uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products and services. MotoOwl has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
12.2. By using this Website you may receive certain third party Cookies on your computer. Third party cookies are those placed by websites and/or parties other than MotoOwl. Third party cookies are used on this Website for advertising and analytics and are detailed in full below. These cookies are not integral to the services provided by the Website.
12.3. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current EU and UK Cookie Law.
12.4. Certain features of the Website depend upon Cookies to function. EU and UK Cookie Law deems these Cookies to be "strictly necessary". These Cookies are shown below. Your consent will not be sought to place these Cookies. You may still block these cookies by changing your internet browser's settings as detailed below.
12.5. The following first party Cookies may be placed on your computer:
12.6. This Website uses analytics services provided by Google. Website analytics refers to a set of tools used to collect and analyse usage statistics, enabling us to better understand how Users use the Website. This, in turn, enables us to improve the Website and the products and services offered through it. You do not have to allow us to use these Cookies, as detailed below, however whilst our use of them does not pose any risk to your privacy or your safe use of the Website, it does enable us to continually improve our business.
12.7. The analytics services used by this Website use Cookies to gather the required information. Certain of these Cookies may be placed immediately when you decide to visit the Website and it may not be possible to obtain your prior consent. You may remove these Cookies and prevent future use of them by following the steps set out below.
12.8. The analytics services used by this Website use the following Cookies:
12.9 You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all cookies or only third party cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
12.10 You can choose to delete Cookies at any time however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
12.11 It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.13. Changes to this PolicyMotoOwl reserves the right to change this Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.
Terms of Website Use
This terms of use (together with the documents referred to in it) tells you the terms of use on which you may make use of our website www.motoowl.com (our site), whether as a guest or an account holder. Use of our site includes accessing, browsing, or registering an account with our site.
Please read these terms of use carefully before you start to use our site, as these will apply to your use of our site. We recommend that you print a copy of this for future reference.
By using our site, you confirm that you accept these terms of use and that you agree to comply with them.
If you do not agree to these terms of use, you must not use our site.Other Applicable TermsThese terms of use refer to the following additional terms, which also apply to your use of our site:
Our Privacy Policy, which sets out the terms on which we process any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us. By using our site, you consent to such processing and you warrant that all data provided by you is accurate.
Our Acceptable Use Policy, which sets out the permitted uses and prohibited uses of our site. When using our site, you must comply with this Acceptable Use Policy.
Our Cookie Policy, which sets out information about the cookies on our site.
If you purchase goods from our site, our Terms and Conditions will apply to the sales.Information About Uswww.motoowl.com is a site operated by MotoOwl and OwlTechnologies ("We") with offices in the Republic of Ireland and Spain.Changes to These TermsWe may revise these terms of use at any time by amending this page.
Please check this page from time to time to take notice of any changes we made, as they are binding on you.Changes to Our SiteWe may update our site from time to time, and may change the content at any time. However, please note that any of the content on our site may be out of date at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update it.
We do not guarantee that our site, or any content on it, will be free from errors or omissions.Accessing Our SiteOur site is made available free of charge.
We do not guarantee that our site, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. Access to our site is permitted on a temporary basis. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue or change all or any part of our site without notice. We will not be liable to you if for any reason our site is unavailable at any time or for any period.
You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to our site.
You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our site through your internet connection are aware of these terms of use and other applicable terms and conditions, and that they comply with them.Your Account and PasswordIf you choose, or you are provided with, a user identification code, password or any other piece of information as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential. You must not disclose it to any third party.
We have the right to disable any user identification code or password, whether chosen by you or allocated by us, at any time, if in our reasonable opinion you have failed to comply with any of the provisions of these terms of use.
If you know or suspect that anyone other than you knows your user identification code or password, you must promptly notify us through Contact Form.Intellectual Property RightsWe are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our site, and in the material published on it. Those works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved.
You may print off one copy, and may download extracts, of any page(s) from our site for your personal use and you may draw the attention of others within your organisation to content posted on our site.
You must not modify the paper or digital copies of any materials you have printed off or downloaded in any way, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from any accompanying text.
Our status (and that of any identified contributors) as the authors of content on our site must always be acknowledged.
You must not use any part of the content on our site for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence to do so from us or our licensors.
If you print off, copy or download any part of our site in breach of these terms of use, your right to use our site will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.No Reliance On InformationThe content on our site is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information on our site, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on our site is accurate, complete or up-to-date.Limitation of Our LiabilityNothing in these terms of use excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, or our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by Irish law.
To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all conditions, warranties, representations or other terms which may apply to our site or any content on it, whether express or implied.
We will not be liable to any user for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising under or in connection with:
use of, or inability to use, our site; or
use of or reliance on any content displayed on our site.
Please note that we only provide our site for domestic and private use only. You agree not to use our site for any commercial or business purposes, and we have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.
We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a virus, distributed denial-of-service attack, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other proprietary material due to your use of our site or to your downloading of any content on it, or on any website linked to it.
We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked on our site. Such links should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites. We will not be liable for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
Limitations and exclusions of liability apply to liability arising as a result of the supply of any goods by use to you, which will be set out in our Terms and Conditions.VirusesWe do not guarantee that our site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.
You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform in order to access our site. You should use your own virus protection software.
You must not misuse our site by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our site, the server on which our site is stored or any server, computer or database connected to our site. You must not attack our site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of service attack. By breaching this provision, you would commit a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use our site will cease immediately.Linking to Our SiteYou may link to our home page, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it.
You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists.
You must not establish a link to our site in any website that is not owned by you.
Our site must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of our site other than the home page.
We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.
The website in which you are linking must comply in all respects with the content standards set out in our Acceptable Use Policy.
If you wish to make any use of content on our site other than that set out above, please contact us through Contact Form.Third Party Links and Resources in Our SiteWhere our site contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only.
We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources.Applicable LawIf you are a consumer, please note that these terms of use, its subject matter and its formation, are governed by Irish law. You and we both agree to that the courts of Ireland will have non-exclusive jurisdiction.
If you are a business, these terms of use, its subject matter and its formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by Irish law. We both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.Trade Marks"MotoOwl" are Ireland registered trade marks of OwlTechnologies.Social Media GiveawaysWinners are chosen by random draw at the closing time and date listed on the giveaway.
Winners will be notified by social media message and/or return comment within 24 hours of the giveaway closing date.
Winners must reply to the notification within seven days of the notification being sent. After that time, MotoOwl will draw an alternative winner.
Social media giveaways are open to customers in all regions served by MotoOwl (please check website for up-to-date list).
Prizes will be shipped free in Ireland and Spain by either AnPost or Correos or courier, depending on product type and value. Customers outside Ireland and Spain may enter giveaways but will be asked to pay for shipping at the standard rates listed under the relevant product on the website.
To be eligible to win prizes, entries must be from a private individual rather than an organisation or company.
Only one entry per person.
No cash alternative will be offered.Contact UsIf you would like to contact us, please do so through Contact Form.
Thank you for visiting our site.
Privacy & Cookies
How we protect your informationWe conform to the Data Protection Act, 1998, and as such have a legal duty to protect any information we collect from you. We are also a registered data controller with the ICO. We use leading technologies to safeguard any sensitive data and encryption software to protect any card details you submit and keep strict security standards to prevent any unauthorised access to it.
If you would like to learn more, please see our full Privacy Policy.Use of cookies on our siteA cookie is small text file placed on your computer and is used to enhance your experience whilst using our website. All cookies used by this website are used in accordance with current EU and UK Cookie Law.Your options regarding cookiesYou can choose to enable or disable cookies in your internet browser. However, please be aware that this website will not function correctly without them. If you would like to learn more about how this website uses cookies, please see our full Privacy Policy.
Website Acceptable Use Policy
This acceptable use policy sets out the terms between you and us under which you may access our website www.motoowl.com (our site). This acceptable use policy applies to all users of, and visitors to, our site.
Your use of our site means that you accept, and agree to abide by, all the policies in this acceptable use policy, which supplement our terms of website use.
www.motoowl.com is a site operated by MotoOwl and OwlTechnologies ("We") with offices in Republic of Ireland and Spain.Prohibited UsesYou may use our site only for lawful purposes. You may not use our site:
In any way that breaches any applicable local, national or international law or regulation.
In any way that is unlawful or fraudulent, or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect.
For the purpose of harming or attempting to harm minors in any way.
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material or any other form of similar solicitation (spam).
To knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time-bombs, keystroke loggers, spyware, adware or any other harmful programs or similar computer code designed to adversely affect the operation of any computer software or hardware.You also agree:Not to reproduce, duplicate, copy or re-sell any part of our site in contravention of the provisions of our terms of website use.
Not to access without authority, interfere with, damage or disrupt:
any part of our site;
any equipment or network on which our site is stored;
any software used in the provision of our site; or
any equipment or network or software owned or used by any third party.Suspension and TerminationWe will determine, in our discretion, whether there has been a breach of this acceptable use policy through your use of our site. When a breach of this policy has occurred, we may take such action as we deem appropriate.
Failure to comply with this acceptable use policy constitutes a material breach of the terms of website use upon which you are permitted to use our site, and may result in our taking all or any of the following actions:
Immediate, temporary or permanent withdrawal of your right to use our site.
Issue of a warning to you.
Legal proceedings against you for reimbursement of all costs on an indemnity basis (including, but not limited to, reasonable administrative and legal costs) resulting from the breach.
Further legal action against you.
Disclosure of such information to law enforcement authorities as we reasonably feel is necessary.We exclude liability for actions taken in response to breaches of this acceptable use policy. The responses described in this policy are not limited, and we may take any other action we reasonably deem appropriate.Changes to the Acceptable Use PolicyWe may revise this acceptable use policy at any time by amending this page. You are expected to check this page from time to time to take notice of any changes we make, as they are legally binding on you. Some of the provisions contained in this acceptable use policy may also be superseded by provisions or notices published elsewhere on our site.
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