BMW Motorrad has designed a smartphone cradle that allows the rider to fasten smartphones up to a size of 5 inches quickly and safely to the handlebar clamps for optimum rider’s readability and handling. The smartphone can be fixed in horizontal or upright format as per the choice of the rider.
A BMW statement said, “The primary motive of this new technology is navigating, telephoning, enjoying music and much more, made for turning out motorcycling and scootering comfortable and eventful.”
Mounting the smartphone cradle works by using the BMW Motorrad Navigator V’s holder. Installed in a robust plastic hardcase, the smartphone is not only protected against dust and water, but offers best possible readability, too, thanks to an anti-reflection flex foil see-through vision panel. The power supply is made by the onboard socket, while charging is done via micro-USB or – if available – the wireless way according to Qi standards. In this connection the necessary energy transmission is done by electromagnetic induction. An LED informs about the charging state.
Moreover, an anti-slip, vibration and shock impeding gel pad shelf ensures a safe and careful installation as well as warmth draining for the smartphone while riding. The new BMW Motorrad smartphone cradle is likely to be available at the second quarter 2016. The automaker is yet to announce the prices of the same.