r1200gs tft display brands

Ok, the TFT problem again. This has happened to me once about a month ago. Early in the morning when I picked up the bike the TFT screen didn’t turn on. At the end of the day it was working.

Yesterday, same thing, yet this happened at the end of the day after a full day riding the bike flawlessly. TFT screen didn’t turned on, but everything else worked (lights, turn signals, etc…). This morning was OK again.

The Connectivity option combines all the usual dashboard information with the ability to display a huge range of additional information. It also adds new abilities to tie in with the rider’s smartphone.

The system also operates as a turn-by-turn navigation system via the free BMW Motorrad Connected app. The app can also record routes and display ride statistics. It’s not as advanced as the Motorrad Navigator but means there’s no extra kit to carry.

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Today’s newest motorcycles are more likely to have flat-panel instrument displays than conventional mechanical gauges. And like your cell phone it’s worth the effort to protect the often fragile and scratch-prone screen face with the new R&G Second Skin Dashboard Protection kit. Made from high quality anti-scratch material the R&G screen protector kit has been designed to preserve the clarity of your motorcycle’s dashboard screen.

BMW is adding a new colour TFT display as an option in place of the usual instrument cluster on R 1200 GS and Adventure models from the autumn. The 6.5-inch unit has a high-definition display and can show a number of different menu functions according to the rider’s preference.

The BMW Motorrad Connected App can be used to plot a route, and this can then be relayed to the rider via arrow navigation on the TFT display. However, this doesn’t provide as much detailed route information that you would find on a stand-alone sat-nav unit, so if you want to plan a longer journey with waypoints, or look for points of interest along a route, you’ll need to stick with a sat nav. But if you’re just trying to make it to a business meeting this new system should get you there without a fuss. The app can also record your routes and show information and statistics from these.