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File under Gadgets Lists
Author: Mike Werner
Location: Normandy, France
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Smartphone like Apple's popular iPhone and Google's Android have not only become popular in the general population, but also with motorcycle riders. Games, navigation, social media, knowledge base are just a few of the apps you can get for your phone. But many motorcycle manufacturers have gotten themselves into the game, and are providing custom-made software for you to enjoy, or enjoy in the future, your motorcycle.
Here's list of apps I've found for the iPhone and Android coming from the motorcycle manufacturer. I'm not listing apps from 3rd party providers unless they are closely associated to the manufacturer, and no apps from the manufacturer's dealers, although I'm impressed by the Harley-Davidson dealers.... I don't think there's one dealer that doesn't have an app.
There are some apps for manufacturers that are specific for one country, and those I've not listed either.
The two most interesting apps are those of Piaggio and Zero, since they are used directly with the motorcycle/scooter.
NOTE: Click on any of the screen captures to for a bigger version of the screen snap. Click on the app icon to go directly to the iTunes information and download page, or click on the links (if available) for iTunes and/or Google Play.
| BMW Motorrad Tour Tracker
Social media BMW style. This app allows you to record your motorcycle tours and upload them so that your friends can enjoy. The app is part of the BMW Motorrad Community web site, plus you can post your souvenirs pics on Facebook.
price: Free
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| Ducati Reader
Ducati's Redline Magazine in digital form with full multimedia content, photos and video.
price: Free
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| Ducati Community
Ducati's social platform, in which Ducati motorcycle riders can share their passion, routes, photos and videos between the app, Facebook and Twitter.
price: Free
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| H-D1 Bike Builder: 1200 Custom
Interesting app from Harley-Davidson. Use it to design your Harley 1200 Custom with all sorts of factory options, add to it the dealer-options, bring the iPad to the dealer and order it. 4 weeks alter you get to ride away with your personalized motorcycle. NOTE: This only works on an iPad
price: Free
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| Indian Rides
A general app for Indian motorcycle lovers, with a GPS function, USA waypoints, Indian dealers & garages, shares routes on Twitter and Facebook and find close-by gas stations, restaurants and lodging.
price: Free
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Google Play link |
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| KTM 690 Duke
Everything you want to know about the KTM 690 Duke motorcycle, plus an interactive map to find the closest dealer to you to buy the motorcycle. Photos, videos and 360° views.
price: Free
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| Piaggio Multimedia Platform (PMP)
The Piaggio Multimedia Platform (PMP) is meant for their X10 scooters and gives you a sophisticated multifunction onboard computer for your scooter. You can even monitor your tire inflation, if you've left your indicators on, and when running low on fuel, where the closest gas station is.
price: Free
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Google Play link |
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| Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS
An app that allows you to discover the Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS, photos, specification and the accessories. You can also listen to the sound of the engine and look at some promotional videos.
price: Free
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| Suzuki GSX-R1000
An app that allows you to discover the Suzuki GSX-R1000, photos, specification and the accessories. You can also listen to the sound of the engine, 360° views and soon look at some promotional videos.
price: Free
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| Triumph Configurator
An app that allows you to configure your (future) Triumph motorcycle, including accessories. At the end, you'll be told what the final price will be. You can save different configurations.
price: Free
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| Victory Rides
A general app for Victory motorcycle lovers, with a GPS function, USA waypoints, Indian dealers & garages, shares routes on Twitter and Facebook and find close-by gas stations, restaurants and lodging.
price: Free
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| Ride Yamaha
This app is a Yamaha motorcycle simulator. You turn your iPhone/iPod like a throttle, turn it, and you hear the sound of a real Yamaha revving up. Two motorcycle models are available; Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZ450F. It's the equivalent of air guitars....
price: Free
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| Zero Motorcycles
The ultimate app for motorcycles, in this case Zero Motorcycles. The app allows you to change the performance and paramters of your electric motorcycle, view detailed battery information, trip statistics and many other information, many in real-time. A must for recent Zero motorcycles.
price: Free
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