Bike features explained.

An assistance system that adjusts the motorcycle's speed to help maintain a rider-selected following gap to a detected vehicle ahead.

An assistance system that warns of a vehicle detected in a defined area beside or behind the motorcycle. It does not replace mirror and blind-spot checks.

An assistance system that estimates collision risk from sensor data and warns the rider. It does not guarantee that a collision is imminent or unavoidable.

Automatically flashes your hazard lights or brake light rapidly during hard braking, warning traffic behind.

Briefly holds the rear brake automatically on a slope so you don't roll back pulling away.

Helps manage engine output during a performance start. The activation procedure, rider inputs and level of assistance vary between motorcycles.

Electrically warmed handlebar grips for cold-weather and winter riding.

Start and unlock the bike with a fob in your pocket — no physical key needed.

Holds a steady speed on the motorway without you keeping constant pressure on the throttle.

Onboard charging ports for phones, sat-navs and other electronics on the move.

Moves some heavy motorcycles backwards at controlled walking speed. The system may use an electric drive motor, starter motor or transmission arrangement depending on the motorcycle.

A full-colour digital display replacing traditional analogue dials, often reconfigurable by the rider.

Pairs your phone to the bike's dash for calls, music and navigation.

Shows simple directional arrows on the dash, guided by a paired phone's mapping app.

Tracks the bike's location if it's moved without authorisation, and can alert you via an app.

Uses the electric drive motor to slow the motorcycle and recover some energy into the battery. The strength and activation method vary by model.

Estimates remaining riding range based on battery charge, riding style and conditions.