Electric Connected Motorcycles To Become The Next-Big Thing In The Transportation Industry

While car enthusiasts cling to their comfort, only bike lovers know the fun of riding, exploring new territories. Over the last few years, motorcycles witnessed countless innovations and the incorporation of novel technologies. It is now said that the future of motorcycles will be not only electric and clutch-less, but also completely connected.

Connected motorcycles, the cutting-edge technology, refers to innovations introduced to offer smart mobility to customers. This includes providing networking features using connectivity solutions to make the motorcycles safer and much comfortable. According to Allied Market Research, the connected motorcycle market is estimated to reach $304.1 million by 2027, growing at a colossal CAGR of 39.6% from 2020 to 2027. The rise in demand for connectivity in vehicles and additional safety features in connected motorcycles drive the growth of the market.

Launch of novel motorcycles

Today’s era is driven by connectivity. Connectivity systems in motorcycles are soon to become a norm, thanks to increased investment from the market giants and surge in R&D in existing market players as well as startups. Connectivity systems in motorcycle monitor offer increased safety, comfort, and security functions including light & heat management, tire pressure monitoring, keyless starting, and emergency calling. In addition, smartphones and audio players can be paired with vehicles and controlled by the rider through the dashboard, making the ride much more convenient and fun.

Recently, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced that connected motorcycles have a huge potential in the individual transport sector. While the company states to improve the safety of their bikes, it also signed partnership agreements with other leading motorcycle manufacturers to maintain its foothold in enhanced, futuristic mobility. 

For years, the BMW Motorrad has focused on offering the most advanced connected motorcycles. Moreover, the company has launched several next-generation motorcycles that catch the eye of bike lovers. BMW Motorrad has launched intelligent eCall systems and has already incorporated them in its bikes to offer a “digital companion” to the rider through which rider can have a full range of connected data taking from its surroundings and intelligent systems working in the background. This way, the rider possesses complete knowledge of what lies ahead.

Future of motorcycles: Connected electric bikes

Apart from BMW Motorrad, several other companies such as Suzuki Motorcycles have also stepped into the connected motorcycle industry. In fact, the company has already launched bikes that incorporate some connected features along with Bluetooth connectivity.

While the BMW Motorrad is regarded as the founder of connected motorcycles, several other players have joined the movement toward connectivity and shaping the future of connected electric motorcycles, after all, electric vehicles are the future of individual transportation.

As the world is slowly moving away from fossil fuels, the major motorcycle brands have been developing their own electric motorcycle. While the electric motorcycle is still somewhat expensive and limited in riding capacity, rapid technological advancements in Li-ion batteries and development of supportive infrastructure are expected to cut down the prices of electric motorcycles.

The future of motorcycles lies with vehicle-to-vehicle communication and futuristic motorcycle brands such as BMW Motorrad and Damon have changed the terms of motorcycle technology. What’s more, in the coming years, the electric motorcycles seen the science-fiction movies will surely become a reality.

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