Find experiences – not just the route
If you are getting on your motorcycle, then you have a destination. Perhaps you want to get there quickly. But maybe you also want to turn your journey into an unforgettable experience. The ConnectedRide Navigator finds not only the route, but experiences. It's a route planner, experience recorder and central communication system all in one. Robust and equipped with the latest hardware and software. Thanks to BMW Cloud Integration, it also synchronises automatically with the BMW Connected app. So you have everything in one place, while you are out exploring the world's most beautiful places.
Next generation navigation
Typical BMW design
As if cut from the same cloth: both the graphic design and the user interaction. Hardware and software are harmoniously coordinated for efficiently controlling your BMW motorcycle. The intuitive screen design facilitates simple operation at all times.
Hardware for hard wear
The hardware has been designed for the needs of motorcyclists, meaning the toughest of use. It can withstand dust, hard knocks, freezing cold and extreme heat and can be cleaned with a high-pressure cleaner. This quality has earned it IP69 certification.
Has everything on the screen
The 5.5" touchscreen display is very easy to read, even in sunlight. The TFT display and ConnectedRide Navigator work together perfectly. Once the navigator is connected, the telephone, navigation and media elements are greyed out on the TFT display.
Everything perfectly interconnected
Everything perfectly interconnected
Whether you're using BMW ConnectedRide products or your smartphone, the ConnectedRide Navigator combines all the devices and media applications into one device. For example, the navigation function, telephony and media are greyed out on the TFT display of the bike and clearly shown on the display of the ConnectedRide Navigator when the connection between bike and navigator is active. And thanks to BMW ID and BMW Motorrad Cloud Integration, you can easily synchronise your route planning from the BMW Motorrad Connected app with the ConnectedRide Navigator.
With the navigation preparation, available as optional equipment for new models or as a retrofit solution, the ConnectedRide Navigator also connects many older BMW motorbikes built from 2014 onwards to the roads of the world. Simply click in, lock and enjoy the benefits of the ConnectedRide Navigator.
The whole world at your fingertips
The whole world at your fingertips
While on the road, you can operate the functions of the ConnectedRide Navigator easily and safely via the multi-controller. For example, to use your smartphone and make a phone call or listen to music via a streaming app, simply use your left thumb to navigate through the intuitive user interface. You can also adjust the volume of all your other devices connected via Bluetooth.
Reach your destination exactly the way you want
Easily plan your favourite routes. They are automatically synchronised between the Connected app and the navigator via the ConnectedRide Cloud. This means you always have an overview of the current status on all devices. You can import externally planned routes and choose from three route options: Hard destinations with waypoints that you have to drive to or actively skip. Soft destinations with anchor points that you can use for orientation. Or an almost metre-precise route with many anchor points; e.g. for off-road riding. You can also display several routes at the same time to stay spontaneous. Start your next adventure perfectly prepared.
Technical details
- Display: 5.5" TFT display with 800 nits
- Battery power: 3,000 mAh, quick charging of up to 2.4 V with USB-C
- Protection class: IP69-certified
- SIM card: micro SIM; compatible up to 4G/LTE
- Ports: for all external terminal equipment and, common GPS and Wi-Fi aerials
- Charging options and data transmission: USB-C port and cable
- Backwards compatible: almost all BMW Motorrad models from model year 2014 onwards with multi-controllers and the navigation device preparation optional equipment can use the ConnectedRide Navigator and operate it via the multi-controller. The Tourer models R 1200 RT, R 1250 RT, K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL, K 1600 B and K 1600 Grand America are excluded.
New functions with Update 4:
Altitude display
From now on, you will be able to display the current altitude while riding and configure it in the navigation information. The altitude will be visible with or without route guidance activated.
Importing GPS routes
With the new update, routes (rte) can be imported, as well as waypoints (rtept) and edited after importing. For example, you can delete or add waypoints. The general limit on the number of waypoints is still 50.
Traffic and map information
The styling and map layout have been optimised so that the map elements and traffic information along the route can be seen more clearly.
Sharing routes via Bluetooth
From now on, you will be able to share all of your routes with friends: Simply select the Bluetooth transfer option from the context menu and send your route to the ConnectedRide Navigator of your choice. This way, you can all travel to the same destination on group trips.
Instructions
How it works
BMW ID login
BMW ID login
The ConnectedRide Navigator synchronises all your relevant riding data with your BMW ID account via the BMW Cloud. Switch your Navigator to online mode, go to System Settings, and register at My BMW ID with your email address and password.
"Show on map" map feature
"Show on map" map feature
You decide your exact route: have different routes displayed on the map and select your favourite. You can use up to 20,000 track points per track. If you want to follow a pre-planned track, we recommend displaying it on the map in a colour of your choice, and then starting navigation for this track. That way, you will get turn-by-turn navigation commands during your journey.
Wi-Fi connection
Wi-Fi connection
You can very conveniently link your ConnectedRide Navigator to Wi-Fi in order to synchronise your profile via the BMW Cloud at any time. Simply go to System Settings, select your preferred network, and enter the correct password – that's all there is to it.
