Touring motorbikes are all about placing a high priority on comfort as well as safety, and that's exactly the ethos that German automaker BMW is adopting with its new flagship motorbike, the 2017 BMW K 1600 GT. This particular motorbike is designed with improved aerodynamic components and features reverse gear assist, useful when trying to back up the heavy motorbike into a parking spot.
Elsewhere, this touring motorbike features an Intelligent Emergency Call system that is designed to come in extremely handy if you happen to break down or suffer some sort of accident on the highway or in a desolate region.
With its suite of performance and safety features, this touring motorbike is well suited towards bikers looking for a vehicle for long trips.
What's Driving This Trend
- Improved Aerodynamic Components
- Opportunity for companies to develop and market innovative aerodynamic solutions to enhance the performance and safety of touring motorbikes.
- Reverse Gear Assist
- Potential for companies to create and integrate new technologies that assist in the maneuverability of heavy touring motorbikes, especially during parking or tight spaces.
- Intelligent Emergency Call System
- Disruptive innovation potential for businesses to develop advanced emergency communication systems for touring motorbikes, ensuring immediate assistance during breakdowns or accidents.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive Accessories
- Opportunity for automotive accessory manufacturers to create and market aerodynamic components tailored for touring motorbikes, improving their performance and efficiency.
- Motorbike Technology
- Industry that can harness potential innovations to develop and integrate reverse gear assist technologies, revolutionizing the way heavy touring motorbikes are maneuvered.
- Emergency Communication
- Emerging industry focused on developing advanced emergency communication systems specifically designed for touring motorbikes, ensuring enhanced safety for riders.
