kawasaki tft display supplier

has a long experience in the market of displays for over more than three decades. The displays include products based on passive, TFT- and LTPS-technology, as well as colour filters and backlights. New display lines are utilizing AM-OLED technology.

The biggest news is of course the new 4.3-inch TFT screen. But it is not just a pretty screen as it includes features that could be found on bigger (read: more expensive) bikes. There is the auto contrast feature; Bluetooth connectivity for music and phone calls; GPS navigation via connection to a phone app; and thankfully a gear position indicator.

Kawasaki’s new smartphone-based infotainment app enables various third-party applications to be downloaded and mirrored on the cockpit’s TFT display. Basic functions available in the app include telephone, map display, music, calendar, and contacts. Additionally, riders can opt to download third-party apps to add to their Kawasaki SPIN library to be able to interact with them on the TFT display.

A host of advanced new features appear including integrated Riding Modes (combining newly added KTRC and Power modes), new TFT colour instrument screen, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, all-LED lighting and cleaner emissions.

At the core of Kawasaki’s Z offering, the Z900 has been a consistently strong seller within Europe where the naked bike market has grown each year to become one of the dominating style sectors.

Into this hotly contested environment the Z900 for 2020 is well prepared for the fight with the addition of Kawasaki’s highly praised KTRC traction control and the ability to select from four different rider modes and two power modes.

This rider-centric approach extends to the cockpit area where a 10.9cm multi-function TFT meter screen appears for the first time displaying all the essential rider information plus allowing the rider to interrogate certain reporting functions of the machine using a Bluetooth connection via the unique Kawasaki Rideology App for smartphones.

Functions that can be seen on the smartphone screen when connected via Bluetooth include vehicle information such as remaining fuel, distance covered and maintenance schedule. General settings such as preferred units and date format can be adjusted via Smartphone while the TFT screen itself can also show - with an icon - if a telephone call or email has been received. Need power for the phone or other devices? An under-seat USB power socket is just one of the many Kawasaki Genuine Accessory items available for the latest Z900.

Like other machines destined for the 2020 Kawasaki range, the Z900 core virtues are maintained and enhanced to create two machines with the same essential personality just larger and even more refined.

Every year, motorcycle manufacturers make various improvements to their lineup, everything from little internal details, to new paint, to full-on redesigns. Over the years we’ve watched these machines get better, faster, and safer. In the 2020 model year, though, the majority of motorcycle manufacturers seem to be hopping on the TFT wagon. What does that mean for us, the riders?

We are all familiar with the Thin Film Transistor, or TFT screen, on our smartphones, hand-held video game displays, computer monitors, and car “infotainment” systems. The technology has advanced rapidly in the last few years, and motorcycle manufacturers have suddenly determined that they are ready for the harsh environment a motorcycle display needs to endure. During an attentive walk around of the International Motorcycle Show in New York City this past weekend, we noticed that new bikeswithoutTFT screens are becoming the rare exception.

Some manufacturers began outfitting their newest bikes with TFT screens a couple of years ago, but the 2020 model year has seen a sudden industry-wide shift. Major manufacturers like BMW, Kawasaki, Honda, and Yamaha, and even smaller companies like Energica, outfit their bikes with a TFT.

All of us who have been riding for many years are used to analog dials and gauges. Some of us are concerned about the longevity of the TFT, and in my opinion, those concerns are valid. Certainly, we’ve all seen our smartphone screens give up the ghost after only a few years of use. Some of us have an affinity for older motorcycles and have repaired or restored those old analog speedometers and gauges. We know that they often work flawlessly for decades. When they need repair, it’s a question of fixing or replacing internal mechanical parts. Not so with the futuristic TFT screens.

Those of us who are not hopeless luddites tend to sing the praises of a screen that can and does change to show machine and engine speed, a navigation display, the state of the motorcycle’s electronic suspension, tire pressure, the traction control setting, and a whole host of other information. The versatility of a TFT over traditional analog gauges is unquestionable: we might soon be able to program them ourselves with our preferred screen settings, just like our smartphones.

From a manufacturing point of view, TFTs simplify the process. The same TFT can be used on every motorcycle in a manufacturer’s lineup, with only a change of software to make the screen bike-specific. Does that mean a TFT will eventually be extremely inexpensive and easy to replace, should it ever go bad? Right now they’re too new to know for sure, but manufacturers are installing them everywhere, so we will all find out soon enough!

In order to follow the market tread, Orient Display engineers have developed several Arduino TFT LCD displays and Arduino OLED displays which are favored by hobbyists and professionals.

Although Orient Display provides many standard small size OLED, TN and IPS Arduino TFT displays, custom made solutions are provided with larger size displays or even with capacitive touch panel.

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Kawasaki, unveiled the new 2020 version of its middleweight naked motorcycle, the Z650. All-new Kawasaki Z650 now gets revised styling and new-age instrument cluster which comes with Bluetooth connectivity.

There are not many changes made to the bike, however, they are enough to give the naked bike a fresher feel. The 2020 version gets new LED headlight with a redesigned cowl, a 4.3-inch full-colour TFT display, more comfortable pillion seat as well as new Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres.

The instrument cluster of the Z650 now has connectivity options via the Kawasaki Rideology mobile app. You can even change the appearance of the cluster and access ride logs as well as other bike-related options. The Rideology app provides call or email alerts, vehicle info, a riding log, vehicle settings, and the ability to customize the display. The display also adjusts for day or night riding.

There is no change made to the frame and powertrain and the bike continue to use the lightweight trellis frame which is hung on 41mm telescopic forks up front and monoshock at the rear end. To haul the bike to zero, there are twin 300mm petal discs at the front and single 220mm disc at the rear. Kawasaki has added only dual-channel ABS as a safety measure and bike doesn’t get any other electronic aids. The weight of the bike is also about 3kg lower than the outgoing model, hence an increased power to weight ratio.

At present, the Kawasaki Z650 is priced at Rs 5.69 lakh ex-showroom in India. Looking at the changes made, the 2020 version will not cross the Rs 6 lakh mark which will still be a good deal to consider.

INTELLIGENT & HIGH-TECH: Key enhancements bring Kawasaki’s finest electronics management technology to the Ninja H2® SX SE hypersport, resulting in precise chassis orientation awareness that assists a rider’s ability to adapt to a wide range of street riding conditions and scenarios.

COORDINATED CONTROL: The Ninja H2® SX SE hypersport is Kawasaki’s first model to integrate an FI-ECU with torque-demand capabilities; an IMU that measures in six DOF; and a compact, boost-circuit-equipped ABS with high computational power. Working in concert, they enable coordinated control of both engine output and brake force so vehicle speed can be changed with great precision and smoothness.

KAWASAKI INTELLIGENT PROXIMITY ACTIVATION START SYSTEM: Kawasaki’s Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System (KIPASS) is a master key system that allows remote activation of the bike’s main switch and steering lock for additional security and added convenience.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors both front and rear tire pressures, alerting the rider with a low-pressure warning that is displayed on the TFT meter.

KAWASAKI CORNERING MANAGEMENT FUNCTION: Using the latest evolution of modeling software and feedback, Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF) monitors engine and chassis parameters through the corner, modulating brake force and engine power for smooth transitions while assisting riders in tracing their intended line.

KAWASAKI TRACTION CONTROL: Whereas many competitive traction control systems react to wheel-slip, this IMU-enhanced feedback version of Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC) predicts conditions and acts before slippage exceeds the range for optimal traction. When turned on, riders can choose from 3 modes, allowing riders to choose the degree in which each mode intervenes during riding. Riders may also elect to turn the system off.

USEFUL INFORMATION AT A GLANCE: Large, easy-to-read 6.5-inch full-color TFT instrumentation screen adds a high-tech touch to the cockpit. Along with multiple display modes (black, white or automatic), the TFT instrumentation is complemented by smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth as well as compatibility with Kawasaki SPIN to offer riders a wide range of information.

SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY: Smartphone-based infotainment app (SPIN) enables various third party applications to be downloaded and mirrored on the cockpit"s TFT display. Basic functions available in the app include: telephone, map display, music, calendar, and contacts. Additionally, riders can opt to download third-party apps to add to their Kawasaki SPIN library to be able to interact with them on the TFT display. Available apps include Sygic (navigation), SENA (headset communication), and more. Kawasaki SPIN also allows riders access to view vehicle info, riding log, phone notifications, and general settings. Kawasaki SPIN also allows riders access to view vehicle info, riding log, phone notifications, and general settings.

SUITED TO YOUR RIDE: The Kawasaki Engine Braking Control (KEBC) system allows riders to set engine braking according to their desired preference. When the system is activated, the engine braking effect is reduced, providing less interference when sport riding.

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In general, eight out of 10 of those surveyed were in favor of integrating smartphone and instrument cluster information. To address this desire, some of BMW’s new motorcycles will come with Bosch’s 10.25-inch TFT (thin-film transistor) display with split-screen capabilities. Riders will now be provided with the information they previously had to look to the instrument cluster and their mobile device for, in one location.

The new Bosch display will utilize their smartphone integration system called mySPIN to enable content from motorcycle-centric apps like REVER to display appropriately on one half of the screen, while speed or warning indications will display on the other half.

The content being shown can be regulated by the rider with controls on the handlebar. The screen itself is TFT LCD — this technology improves image quality over the traditional LCD displays. Similar Bosch mySPIN split screens will appear on Ducati and Kawasaki motorcycles, as well, but the display sizes may be smaller.