BMW Motorrad presents the new ConnectedRide Navigator

Both the maps and browser functions are always up to date, as the device can be connected to the Internet and updated at any time. The way the BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator is operated via the multi-controller and the seamless integration with the smartphone sets new standards in this product segment. The very bright 5.5-inch touchscreen ensures readability even in direct sunlight. The BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator complements the bike displays and the entire BMW Motorrad world. The graphic design and user interaction allow the TFT screen and BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator to be integrated into the operation concept. The screens are also coordinated in terms of light intensity, reflection, and anti-reflective coating. The navigator is recharged through the BMW on-board network. Alternatively, it can be recharged via the provided USB-C cable, with a charging current of up to 2.4 A.

The new BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator was developed in-house and updates can be sent directly through BMW Motorrad systems. Similar to a smartphone, function and map updates are actively signaled and installed directly on the device. The only requirement is an online data connection (WLAN or SIM card installed by the customer). Connecting to a computer is not mandatory.

To receive real-time traffic information, the satnav can connect via a WiFi hotspot (through a smartphone, for example) or through the SIM card installed by the customer.

The BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator is part of MyBMW Cloud. As a result, the BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator can be accessed with a MyBMW account, thus connecting the device to the BMW Cloud to synchronize planned routes, traveled routes, and more. This way, the user can plan an individual route on any end device (BMW app, PC browser, etc.), which is immediately available on any registered end device.

Routes created on other planning portals can also be imported into the BMW Cloud and used on all registered end devices.

The hardware and software of the new BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator are compatible with all BMW motorcycles built from 2014 onwards, as long as they have a multi-controller and the navigation provision is already installed or has been adapted as part of the BMW Motorrad Original Accessories.

All smartphone functions, especially multimedia applications like Spotify and phone functions, can be managed and coordinated centrally through the new BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator.

In particular, the user can control the main volume for all sources or individually for each source. All other end devices, such as the rider’s and passenger’s helmets and BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses, can also be connected via Bluetooth and controlled accordingly. Personal contacts stored on the smartphone can be used directly in the navigation system for phone and routing functions.

The new BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator is available immediately and just needs to be inserted into the navigation system mount and locked with the motorcycle key.