KTM plans to launch panels with “Android Automotive” that promise to initiate a new era of technology in motorcycles
KTM is planning to launch, in 2025, motorcycles equipped with Android Automotive, an operating system that transforms the motorcycle’s dashboard into a smartphone-like interface, capable of running independent apps such as music, navigation, and messaging.
Unlike Android Auto, which merely mirrors the phone on the screen, Android Automotive operates autonomously, without relying on a mobile connection.
The new displays come in two configurations: the V80 model, with an 8-inch vertical display, and the H88 model, with an 8.8-inch horizontal display.
This trend reflects the manufacturers’ efforts to introduce cutting-edge technology into vehicles, believing that this is the way to attract consumers. However, the current market suggests that many consumers prefer simpler models, especially in times of economic uncertainty.
Companies like KTM, Harley-Davidson, and Polaris have faced difficulties selling high-cost motorcycles, as not everyone is willing to invest large sums in what is essentially a leisure item.
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