Yamaha India Working On Bluetooth-enabled Instrument Console

These Bluetooth enabled consoles will be launched with the next iterations of the FZ and YZF series

• Yamaha India is developing instrument consoles enabled with Bluetooth for its bikes and scooters
• The next-gen FZ and YZF will be the first to adorn this feature 
• Two-wheeler manufacturers like KTM, TVS and Piaggio already offer this feature on select products
• Reportedly, Yamaha will also move their focus from mass-market bikes to performance-oriented 150-200cc motorcycles and scooters

With the constant shift in technology, most two-wheeler manufacturers are trying to better themselves while trying the offer the best there is. While the KTM 390 Duke was the first to introduce a Bluetooth enabled instrument console, TVS and Piaggio didn't take much time to jump on to the bandwagon. And Yamaha doesn't intend to fall behind this time. Reportedly, the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer is working on introducing this technology in the next iteration of the FZ and YZF series. With this, the company plans on targeting the tech-driven youth of India. 

Though it's been the rule of the road for four-wheeler manufacturers to furnish cars with audio systems that get Bluetooth connectivity, it's still a relatively new concept in the two-wheeler space. Surprisingly, it all started with the KTM’s 390 Duke which features a full-TFT instrument console that pairs to your phone. Back then, this feature wasn’t even available on big bikes which cost a king’s ransom. 

So why has Bluetooth connectivity become such a sought after feature on two-wheelers? Simply put, it’s convenient! The ability to answer/reject calls and messages, and manage music at the tip of your fingertips makes life a lot simpler. Then there’s the turn-by-turn assist feature which lets riders concentrate more on the road rather than stopping every five minutes to stare at your phone screen. Manufacturers have also introduced user-friendly apps that give you a rundown on your vehicle stats even before you start your day. Furthermore, through the app, one can ascertain if there’s something wrong with the vehicle and have it picked up for service.

That said, premium features like this come at a price. However, Yamaha is certain that the extra set of features will draw more customers to its products. Recently, Yamaha also stated that they would move their focus towards more sportier 150-200cc motorcycles and scooters in India instead of mass-market ones. Case in point, the Yamaha NMax 155. You can read all about it here.

Source: Bikewale