Comparison

Guzzi Multimedia Platform vs BMW Motorrad Connected

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Guzzi Multimedia Platform

This app transforms your iPhone into a sophisticated on-board computer for compatible Moto Guzzi motorcycles. It displays real-time vehicle data, offers eco-friendly riding guidance, and helps you find nearby fuel stations and your parked bike.

Highlights
  • Multifunction on-board computer
  • Real-time vehicle data display
  • Eco-friendly riding guidance
  • Fuel station locator
  • Vehicle parking locator
  • Traction control information
  • Roll angle estimation
Features
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GUZZI MULTIMEDIA PLATFORM LINKS THE BIKES TO THE WORLD Guzzi Multimedia Platform (GMP) is the innovative app that completes the accessory installed on your Moto Guzzi. The app establishes a wireless connection between your vehicle and your iPhone transforming it in a sophisticated multifunction on board computer, always on the Net. The GMP accessory is available on Moto Guzzi Cruiser vehicle range produced from 2015. Information. The iPhone touch screen panel allows you to choose five parameters among a big number. Speedometer, rpm indicator, engine power and torque, instant and average fuel consumption, average speed, battery voltage, longitudinal acceleration and extended trip computer: these are but a few of the functions available. The “ECO RIDE” function guide you in order to achieve optimal fuel consumption with an eco-compatibile riding behaviour. An evaluation of your results is diplayed during the trip. With PMP you can store all the journey data and review them later, on your computer or directly on the app. In the easiest way, your will be able to analyse your trip and riding style thanks to a host of parameters acquired by the app in real time. Easy journey GMP boasts a series of contents that are meant to enhance the riding safety. If fuel is low, the system automatically tells you which petrol stations are closest and guides you to the one you chose on the map*. GMP automatically stores the last position of the vehicle before the engine is switched off, and gives indications if you forget where you parked it.* All the information about the Traction Control system activation are replicated on the virtual dashboard for maximum visibility and, while accelerating, the “Grip Warning” function gives you real time information about your driving behavior respect to the road adherence. A dedicated warning icon appears gradually in case of limit conditions. You can set specific thresholsd for speed, rpm and roll angle. Dedicated warning lights are activated if the limits are excedeed. Exclusive software With the synergic use of gyroscopes and vehicle signals, your iPhone/iPod becomes an astonishing roll angle estimator in the bends thanks to a proprietary algorithms. (Available from iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4th generation). GMP will be available for several models of Moto Guzzi Brand: keep in touch! *with iPhone navigation utilities or third parties apps. Note: For safety reasons touch screen functions of the app are disabled by default while riding.

About

BMW Motorrad Connected

Transform your smartphone into a motorcycle navigation and data tool. Plan and import routes, record ride details, and share your journeys. Connects wirelessly to compatible BMW motorcycles for enhanced riding experiences.

Highlights
  • Route planning and storage
  • Motorcycle-specific navigation
  • Route import/export (GPX)
  • Offline map downloads
  • Ride data recording
  • Vehicle data display
  • Social media sharing
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Guzzi Multimedia Platform4 screens
BMW Motorrad Connected4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BMW Motorrad Connected at 4.3 against Guzzi Multimedia Platform's 1.2. BMW Motorrad Connected also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 9). Guzzi Multimedia Platform's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BMW Motorrad Connected holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BMW Motorrad Connected has 1.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Guzzi Multimedia Platform's written reviews are positive against 18% of BMW Motorrad Connected's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guzzi Multimedia Platform ships an update every 6 months, BMW Motorrad Connected monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Guzzi Multimedia Platform versus BMW Motorrad Connected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuzzi Multimedia PlatformBMW Motorrad Connected
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (9 ratings)4.3 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews18.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB512 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiaggio & C. S.p.aBMW

Customer experience

Guzzi Multimedia Platform

All ratings9 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative90.0%

BMW Motorrad Connected

All ratings1,813 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral20.9%
Negative60.7%

Bugs and requests

Guzzi Multimedia Platform

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BMW Motorrad Connected

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Maps not downloading properly
  • Speed limit data displaying incorrectly
  • Navigation freezing or disconnecting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add CarPlay/Android Auto support
  • Improve map quality and routing
  • Allow customization of waypoints and favorites
  • Provide better syncing between devices
  • Add more detailed telemetry data

In-app purchases

None

Guzzi Multimedia Platform

No in-app purchases

None

BMW Motorrad Connected

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guzzi Multimedia Platform free?
Guzzi Multimedia Platform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BMW Motorrad Connected free?
BMW Motorrad Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guzzi Multimedia Platform or BMW Motorrad Connected?
BMW Motorrad Connected is rated higher. Guzzi Multimedia Platform averages 1.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BMW Motorrad Connected averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Guzzi Multimedia Platform or BMW Motorrad Connected have ads?
Neither Guzzi Multimedia Platform nor BMW Motorrad Connected shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guzzi Multimedia Platform or BMW Motorrad Connected?
Guzzi Multimedia Platform ships an update every 6 months, and BMW Motorrad Connected monthly. Most recently, Guzzi Multimedia Platform was updated on November 1, 2026 and BMW Motorrad Connected on November 7, 2026.

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