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Bike features explained.
Modern motorcycles are full of acronyms — ABS, TC, IMU, ACC. Here's what those rider-assist and comfort features actually do, in plain English.
Rider Assistance & Safety
6 explainersRadar-Assisted Adaptive Cruise Control
Maintains your set speed and automatically holds a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead.
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Blind Spot / Lane Change Warning
Warns you of a vehicle hiding in your blind spot before you change lanes.
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Forward Collision Warning
Alerts you if you're closing in on the vehicle ahead faster than is safe.
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Emergency Brake Light (Auto Hazards)
Automatically flashes your hazard lights or brake light rapidly during hard braking, warning traffic behind.
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Hill Hold Control
Briefly holds the rear brake automatically on a slope so you don't roll back pulling away.
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Launch Control
Manages wheelspin and power delivery automatically for the most efficient possible standing start.
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Comfort & Convenience
4 explainersHeated Grips
Electrically warmed handlebar grips for cold-weather and winter riding.
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Keyless Ignition
Start and unlock the bike with a fob in your pocket — no physical key needed.
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Cruise Control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without you keeping constant pressure on the throttle.
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USB / Power Sockets
Onboard charging ports for phones, sat-navs and other electronics on the move.
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Connectivity & Dash
4 explainersTFT Colour Dashboard
A full-colour digital display replacing traditional analogue dials, often reconfigurable by the rider.
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Bluetooth & Smartphone Connectivity
Pairs your phone to the bike's dash for calls, music and navigation.
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Turn-by-Turn Navigation Prompts
Shows simple directional arrows on the dash, guided by a paired phone's mapping app.
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GPS Anti-Theft Tracking
Tracks the bike's location if it's moved without authorisation, and can alert you via an app.
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Electric & Hybrid
3 explainersRegenerative Braking
Recovers energy when you slow down on an electric bike, feeding it back into the battery.
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Reverse Assist
Lets an electric motorcycle move backwards under motor power — handy for manoeuvring without dismounting.
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Battery Range Estimator
Estimates remaining riding range based on battery charge, riding style and conditions.
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