Navigation for KTM Motorcycles - Turn-by-Turn Directions
"Navigation for KTM motorcycles" is an Android app that sends turn-by-turn navigation directions from your phone to your KTM or Husqvarna motorcycle display via Bluetooth. It allows you to use your preferred mapping app without needing to download additional maps or learn a new system. Simply pair your motorcycle, plan your route, and drive. Ensure your bike is My Ride Navigation compatible for optimal functionality. This third-party app offers this service for free, without warranty.
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This app reads your phones turn-by-turn navigation notifications and sends them over Bluetooth to your KTM/Husqvarna motorcycle which displays them in the dashboard. This has the advantage that you can use your favorite powerful map application without having to download any maps to your phone or having to get used to a new mapping app.
Instructions: - pair the motorcycle via Bluetooth (if you have not done this before already) - plan your route and start navigation in the mapping application - start this app
- if you drive on the left side of the road: change the option inside settings to display roundabout correctly.
Requirements: Your KTM must be My Ride Navigation compatible (unfortunately the 250 and 390 Duke are not compatible :().
Tested with a 2019 KTM 790 Adventure and a current version of google maps but also works on the 390 Adventure and 1290 Super Adventure and the Husqvarna Norden 901.
Problems: Please check that in you android settings -> apps -> (google)maps -> notifications -> navigation is enabled.
This is a 3rd party app, I'm not affiliated with KTM or google and provide this functionality for free without warranty.
User reviews
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Pros
Works well with Google Maps
Free and much better than the official KTM app
Simple to connect and use once setup is correct
Good compatibility with various KTM models
Offers turn-by-turn navigation on the bike's display
Cons
Can be challenging to set up initially
Lag in displaying directions compared to the phone
Occasional issues with directional arrows not displaying
Some users report intermittent connectivity problems
Needs troubleshooting to ensure notifications are enabled
Most mentioned
Requires Google Maps to start navigation
Notifications must be enabled for proper functioning
Bluetooth connection between phone and bike is necessary
Initial setup can be confusing without guidance
It sometimes lags in updating navigation directions
User reviews
This app does what it's supposed to do! Unlike the factory KTM app, which interferes with phone calls and has other quirks and issues. This also works with google maps, unlike that factory app. My only complaint — and it's a small one — would be that it lags behind my phone just a little bit. For instance, when my phone says I'm supposed to turn in 250 feet, it will still be telling me on the display that it's 0.2 mile. Ditch the KTM app & get this one instead; and buy the guy a few stars!
Awesome app! Can't believe it's free. Tested and works on my 390 adventure. If you're having troubles, don't give a bad review until you've done troubleshooting. First, your bike must be compatible with KTMconnect. Second, your google maps must have an active notification in the top bar while navigating. If it's not there, do this: Settings->Apps->Maps->Notifications->Notification Categories-> under Maps Features, turn on "allow notifications" and "navigation".
It seems to be working OK after I realised that I need to open Google maps and plan and start a route. I made the mistake of opening the ktm app first. It just doesn't do anything until you do Google maps first. It then sends the turn by turn info to the bike. You also need to pair your phone to the bike. I've just used it on a 150 mile ride and it worked. I'm now trying to program in a route which isn't simply A to B. Apparently it is possible to import gpx files to Google maps?
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.
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