BMW Motorrad Connected vs ADVGuide

Get the best out of your rides by transforming your smartphone into a motorcycle tool using the BMW Motorrad Connected app. Use our app to plan your dream routes or import routes as a GPX file. Thanks to the networking with your motorcycle, you can record all the relevant information about your ride if you want. If your BMW motorcycle is equipped with a TFT display and Connectivity, simply connect to your motorcycle with Bluetooth to do this. If your BMW motorcycle does not have a TFT display but does have a Multi-Controller and navigation preparation, then get the ConnectedRide Cradle and turn your smartphone into a motorcycle display. No matter whether you choose the option of “fast” (direct route) or “curvy” (route with a lot of turns), you can always keep your route reliably in view thanks to voice announcements to your communication system and navigation instructions that are easy to see in the display. By using the intuitive Multi-Controller, you can control everything safely without having to take your hands off the handlebars. Want to keep your friends up to date? Then easily share your riding data and photos on social media. We are continuously refining our app for you. Stay tuned to discover the latest functions. Here is an overview of all the features that the BMW Motorrad Connected app currently offers you: #Route Planning. • Route planning and storage with waypoints • Motorcycle-specific navigation with "winding route" route criterion • Weather information for current location • Route import and export (GPX files) • Free map download for offline use #Navigation. • Motorcycle navigation suitable for everyday use • Arrow navigation in the 6.5” TFT display • Map navigation in the 10.25” TFT display or ConnectedRide Cradle • Voice announcements possible (if communication system present) • Turn-by-turn instructions, including lane recommendations • Current traffic data • Speed limit display • Point-of-Interest search #Tour Recording. • Recording distances traveled including vehicle data • Analysis of performance values such as banking angle, acceleration and engine speed • Route export (GPX files) • Sharing recorded journeys and photos on social media #Vehicle Data. • Current mileage • Tank capacity and remaining range • Tire pressure (with TPM optional equipment) • Online service appointment scheduling Application Notices. • The app is part of BMW Motorrad Connectivity and can only be used in combination with vehicles with a TFT display or ConnectedRide Cradle. The connection between smartphone, vehicle/cradle and—if present—communication system is established wirelessly via Bluetooth. It can be operated with the Multi-Controller on the handlebars. To output music, telephony and navigation information, the use of the BMW Motorrad communication system is recommended. • A mobile Internet connection is necessary to receive traffic data. This can result in costs in accordance with the contract between the customer and provider (such as roaming charges). • Be aware that the functionality of your smartphone and the connection to the vehicle also depend on national requirements and conditions, and therefore cannot be guaranteed by BMW Motorrad at all times. • The BMW Motorrad Connected app is displayed in the language configured in the smartphone. Please note that not all languages are supported. • Continuous use of GPS localization in the background may lead to a reduced battery life. Make Life a Ride.

ADVGuide brings the stories behind the Backcountry Discovery Route along for the ride. Designed for adventure motorcyclists, ADVGuide provides location-aware audio tours that follow BDR and BDR-X routes. As you ride, the app automatically plays stories, history, local lore, and practical information tied to the places you are passing. There is no schedule to follow and no need to stop and search for information along the way. Download your tour before the ride, and ADVGuide can continue working when cellular service disappears. As you travel the route, ADVGuide recognizes your location and plays relevant audio at the appropriate points. The experience is built around the actual BDR route, helping you better understand the landscapes, communities, people, and events connected to the ride. With ADVGuide, you can: • Follow location-aware audio tours created for BDR and BDR-X routes • Hear stories automatically as you approach relevant locations • Discover the history, people, landmarks, and communities along the route • Learn about local lore, geology, wildlife, and regional culture • Receive practical route information at useful locations • Download tour content for offline use • Browse route and section information before your trip • Review previously played audio points in your tour history • Purchase individual route tours based on your next ride ADVGuide is built to work in the background so you can keep your attention on the trail. You may be using a navigation app, listening to music, running another application, or riding with your screen off while ADVGuide continues monitoring your progress along the route. Tours are available as individual in-app purchases. Once downloaded, the tour content is stored on your device for offline use. ADVGuide is designed to complement the official BDR tracks and your preferred navigation system. It does not replace maps, GPS navigation, current route information, or good judgment. Always verify road, weather, fire, and closure conditions, carry appropriate navigation tools, and ride within your abilities. ADVGuide is an independent product and is not affiliated with Backcountry Discovery Routes. We encourage riders to support the BDR organization and its work creating and maintaining these routes. Ride the route. Know the story. Don’t miss the good stuff.