Market Share of Connected Motorcycle Industry
The connected motorcycles market is moderately consolidated, with several players accounting for a significant share in the market. The major players in the market are adopting several growth strategies, including product launches, collaborations, and partnerships, and offering technologically updated products to strengthen their position in the market. For instance,
- In September 2020, Continental AG announced an investment in Aeye, as a part of its strategy to enhance its short-range LiDAR technology. The first production series is scheduled for launch in 2024.
- In October 2020, Yamaha introduced a Bluetooth-enabled technology for motorcycles with the introduction of the Yamaha Connect X Application. The Bluetooth connectivity features will be initially available with the Yamaha FZS-FI Dark Knight BS6 variant. They can be installed as an add-on accessory in the entire series of Yamaha FZ-FI and Yamaha FZS-FI 150 cc motorcycles.
- In January 2020, Canada's Damon motorcycles launched a connected motorcycle equipped with the BlackBerry QNX technology. Its 360-degree advanced warning system has various sensors, such as cameras and radar and non-visual sensors, to detect these threats on the road.
- In 2019, BOSCH introduced its Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS) with front collision avoidance and Help Connect (for emergencies). The ARAS were to be equipped in motorcycles manufactured by Ducati, Kawasaki, and KTM by mid to end of 2020.
Some of the major players in the market are Robert Bosch, Continental AG, TE Connectivity, and Panasonic Corporation.
Connected Motorcycle Market Leaders
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Robert Bosch GmBH
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Panasonic Corporation
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Continental AG
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TE Connectivity Ltd
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KPIT Technologies Ltd
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
