Yesterday we told you nigh how the Polaris Slingshot is getting an updated Ride Control system. Today Indian announced a rather similar upgrade to its own system.

There'S AN APP FOR THAT

This actually isn't a surprise since Indian is owned by Polaris, and then of course, information technology makes sense for them to share the technology. That means Indians equipped with Ride Command volition get the same improvements to smartphone integrations and remote ride planning equally the Slingshot. By no means is this a bad affair. On the reverse, Ride Control is already i of the best motorcycle infotainment systems out there. These improvements simply take an already practiced system and make it that much better.

"We continually focus on enhancing the rider experience," said Reid Wilson, Senior Director for Indian Motorcycle. "Our manufacture-leading Ride Control infotainment organisation is an easy-to-use platform that enables united states to continually aggrandize features with heady new software updates. Pre-ride route planning and remote vehicle data accessibility are features our riders have asked for, and nosotros're excited to deliver these technologies."

Many riders already pre-plan their rides electronically, then drop them into a standalone GPS to guide them through their trip. Now you can let your fingers do the walking through Ride Command the nighttime earlier, then upload the route to your wheel to show you the manner without the need for any other navigation system.

The data synchronization doesn't stop there, though. The Ride Command app, available for both Android and iPhone, also lets you view vehicle data, including fuel level, oil life, tire pressure, and battery charge. Yous can as well rails rides, view service recommendations, and log your maintenance. Your Indian may wait similar a classic ride, merely its engineering is definitely from the 21st century.

Justin Hughes

Hibernate press release Evidence press release

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES RIDE-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGIES FOR INDUSTRY-LEADING RIDE Command® INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM

New Software Update & Mobile App Offer Online Road Planning with Wireless Bike Transfer & Remote Vehicle Data Accessibility

MINNEAPOLIS (November xxx, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle, America'southward first motorcycle company, continues to enhance its rider experience with the announcement of an all-new Ride Command® mobile phone app and software update. Ride Command is the largest, fastest, about customizable system on two wheels, featuring an manufacture-leading, glove-uniform, vii-inch touchscreen. Its latest software updates allow riders to hands programme ride routes via a desktop platform, while an all-new Ride Control mobile app wirelessly transfers the directions to the bike's navigation system and provides remote accessibility to cardinal vehicle data.

Owners can update their Ride Command by visiting a local dealership or by chop-chop downloading the software to a USB bulldoze atRideCommand.IndianMotorcycle.com. The website likewise serves equally the platform for riders to plan ride routes with upwardly to 100 waypoints. The point-by-point directions tin can then be wirelessly transferred to the bike using the Ride Control mobile app and a Bluetooth® connexion to the infotainment system. The pairing of these new technologies allows riders to view vehicle data, including fuel level, oil life, tire pressure level & battery accuse remotely on their mobile device. Riders tin also rails rides, view service recommendations and log maintenance within the mobile app. The Ride Command mobile app tin can be downloaded for free in the Apple Shop and Google Play.

"Nosotros continually focus on enhancing the rider experience," said Reid Wilson, Senior Director for Indian Motorbike. "Our industry-leading Ride Control infotainment system is an easy-to-use platform that enables us to continually expand features with exciting new software updates. Pre-ride route planning and remote vehicle information accessibility are features our riders have asked for, and nosotros're excited to deliver these technologies."

Riders tin can set push notifications inside the Ride Control mobile app and receive alerts for important service reminders. The app as well tracks rides and allows riders to conveniently share completed or planned rides with friends on Facebook.

Riders can further update their Ride Command by downloading the free 2022 map updates at the Ride Command website or via a local dealer. New Chieftain and Roadmaster owners receive three years of gratuitous map updates.

The new Ride Command updates farther expand Indian Motorcycle's ride-enhancing technologies appear earlier this year, every bit the 2022 Chieftain lineup and the 2022 Roadmaster are equipped with 3 selectable ride modes and rear cylinder deactivation for improved rider comfort when traveling at slower speeds. Pricing for the 2022 models begin at $21,999 for the Chieftain, $24,999 for the Chieftain Archetype, and $25,999 for the Chieftain Nighttime Horse and Chieftain Limited. Roadmaster pricing starts at $28,999.

To acquire more, visitRideCommand.IndianMotorcycle.com for a full list of features, download instructions and instructional videos. Follow Indian Motorcycle onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.