How to Make Your Motorcycle Smart; Read Here

Nowadays, bikes have sufficiently advanced instrument clusters which display information including the gear number, trip number, real-time mileage, RPM, the time and date, max and current speed, and other relevant parameters.

The Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development and few other institutions have articulated how these parameters will be utilized. Some motorcycles even have a screen with maps and turn-by-turn navigation, but not all motorcycles come with the latest consoles or features.

Moreover, there are certain electric two-wheelers that do incorporate auto-lock and anti-theft protection.

Here are some tips of making your bike smart:

Smart Screen Installation: All bikes don’t have LCD speedometers as part of the offerings. Certain bikes like the Kawasaki Ninja 300, Dominar 250, Dominar 400, Royal Enfield Scram 411, etc., miss out that feature. In such situations, a smart infotainment unit can become a good solution. 

A good quality display can support Maps, a rearview camera, Google or Apple map integration, live GPS tracking, colour speedometer with average speed measurement and bluetooth mobile notifications for updates. 

Such systems exist in various dimensions, including a 4-inch, 5.5-inch, 7-inch, etc.

Smart Grip: Also, users can use smart grips with GPS and haptic feedback installed with them. These grips have directional capabilities and when the riders turn the board, they vibrate toward the direction of the turn – left or right, which helps especially in adverse surroundings such as darkness.

Smart Lock: Riders can use third-party locks to secure their bike's wheels. High-quality locks come with smart connectivity and can play a buzzer and notify you on your smartphone in case of suspicious activity, helping to prevent theft.

Bike Performance Apps: While hardwired smart devices might be costly, bike performance apps are more affordable and user-friendly. These apps can be connected to your bike to provide information on total kilometers, upcoming service, and fuel consumption.

SIM-Based GPS Trackers: SIM-based GPS trackers help users track the live location of their bike and come in both wireless and wired systems. These trackers include a pre-installed SIM card, and users need to connect a dedicated app to the SIM card number to access information such as live location and real-time speed. Riders can also set speed-based alarms.