Motorcycle Blind Spot Detection: Radar-Lidar and Camera Technology Explained

What Is Motorcycle Blind Spot Detection? Defining BSD for Motorcycles Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems are rider-assist technologies that monitor areas surrounding a motorcycle that are difficult to see using mirrors or direct line of sight. These systems use sensors to detect vehicles or objects entering a rider’s blind spot and issue warnings—typically visual, auditory, […]

How to Display and Control DMD2 on a Motorcycle Smart Screen Using Fermata Auto and KingInstaller (No Root Required)

Drive Mode Dashboard 2 (DMD2) is a powerful dashboard app for motorcyclists, especially adventure and dual-sport riders. But if your motorcycle display — like the Chigee AIO-6 LTE — only supports Android Auto and not native Android apps, running DMD2 directly isn’t possible. This guide shows how to mirror DMD2 with touchscreen support to your […]

RAM vs Internal Memory: The Specs That Make or Break Your Motorcycle Smart System

When you're shopping for a motorcycle smart riding screen, dash camera, or all-in-one navigation system, it’s easy to be impressed by phrases like “2GB + 32GB” or “Quad-Core with 16GB Memory.” But what do those numbers actually mean? And more importantly—how do they impact your riding experience? In the world of embedded devices like motorcycle [...]

SoC vs Core Explained: Why Motorcycle Riding System Specs Can Be Misleading

Whether you're browsing for a new motorcycle dashcam, smart riding screen, or a compact action camera, you’ve probably seen phrases like “Quad-Core Processor” or “Powered by MediaTek MT8168.” These specs sound impressive—but what do they really mean? Unfortunately, many manufacturers blur the lines between CPU cores and SoCs (System on Chips) in their marketing, leaving [...]

Under the Hood: Why Embedded Linux Powers the Smartest Motorcycle Screens

As motorcycles evolve into connected machines, their dashboards are transforming too. Today’s smart riding screens offer far more than speed and fuel data—they’re multimedia centers, GPS units, dash cameras, and real-time sensor hubs. But while Android often gets the spotlight, there’s another powerful engine behind many of these devices: Embedded Linux. Let’s crack open the [...]

Motorcycle Dash Cameras Explained: Inside the Tech That Records Your Ride

As smart motorcycle displays become more advanced, riders are increasingly expecting built-in dashcams or support for external cameras. Whether for safety, liability, or just capturing scenic rides, dashcams are quickly becoming a must-have. But not all dashcams are created equal—especially when it comes to the miniature, ruggedized modules used in motorcycle systems. This article dives [...]

Understanding SoCs and Processors in Smart Motorcycle Displays

Modern motorcycle displays have evolved from basic GPS units to fully connected smart dashboards running Linux or Android-based systems. These devices now manage everything from navigation and dashcams to Bluetooth music, TPMS, and smartphone integration. At the heart of all this functionality lies the SoC—or System on Chip—a compact but powerful component that determines how [...]

Behind the Screens: OEM vs Branded Smart Motorcycle Displays Explained

The world of motorcycle tech is heating up. Smart motorcycle riding screens—those sleek Linux-powered dashboards that bring navigation, tire pressure, dashcam feeds, and more to your handlebars—are popping up everywhere. From budget-friendly units found on AliExpress to polished devices from brands like Chigee or Innovv, the options are both exciting and overwhelming. But there’s one [...]

Chigee AIO-6 Max/LTE vs AIO-5 Lite: What Are the Benefits of Upgrading?

In the fast-moving world of motorcycle tech, few names have made as much noise as Chigee. Known for pushing the envelope in all-in-one smart displays, Chigee’s latest offering—the AIO 6 Max and AIO-6 LTE—promises a leap forward in design, usability, and modularity. But how does it actually compare to the already popular AIO-5 Lite? Let’s [...]