Honda could bring Bluetooth connectivity to mass market bikes

RoadSync is Honda’s app that connects a smartphone to a bike’s voice control system. Initially, only bikes with a digital instrument cluster or MID are expected to get Bluetooth connectivity.

Honda has filed an application for a trademark for the name Honda RoadSync in India. RoadSync is Honda’s app that connects a smartphone to a bike’s voice control system. The move to apply for the trademark has led to speculation that the company could be planning to introduce Bluetooth connectivity in its bikes in India. The status of the application reads “accepted”.

At present, the voice control system with Bluetooth connectivity is available on the Honda H'Ness CB 350. Some of the features offered by RoadSync include navigation, phone calls, incoming messages, music playback, weather information & volume adjustments. Riders can toggle through the information using buttons on the left side of the handlebar, which changes their functions according to the feature accessed. The information is communicated to the rider through a headset.

Honda’s rivals such as Hero MotoCorp, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, TVS and Yamaha are already offering Bluetooth connectivity in their bikes. Therefore, Honda is expected to bring the technology to its mass market products as well.

Initially, only bikes with a digital instrument cluster or MID are expected to get Bluetooth connectivity.

Source: Car and Bike