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Aprilia showcased its innovative technologies that it uses in its motorcycles.
Aprilia has made research and development on electronics systems applied to motorcycles its banner, moving ahead of its time and offering technologies to the general public which were once reserved for the racing world. Patented electronics systems which are still benchmarks of efficiency and performance: Aprilia was the first manufacturer in the world to equip a wide scale production bike with a Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle (Shiver 750 in 2006), to develop the most complete, advanced, and as yet unrivalled dynamic electronics control platform (aPRC in 2010) and a semi-active suspension system (with the possibility of making the rear suspension entirely active) covered by 4 patents capable of adjusting the setup moment by moment based on road surface conditions and the rider's driving style (aDD in 2013). These are just a few of the firsts achieved by Aprilia, which are now joined by the V4-MP multimedia platform and Skully's heads-up display technology.
Piaggio Multimedia Platform connects your smartphone to your vehicle
In 2012 the Piaggio Group was the first manufacturer in the world to create a system which allowed the vehicle to be connected to a smartphone (and consequently to the web), thereby transforming it into an additional tool capable of providing an exceptional amount of added information compared to what is already provided by the factory instrumentation. The link between the vehicle and the Internet is called PMP, Piaggio Multimedia Platform, which is already available for several models in the Group's motorcycle and scooter brand ranges, making travel safer and more convenient. This is a window to the future which lays the foundation for a new way of looking at communication on two wheels. Once the free app has been downloaded, the Bluetooth pairing of the smartphone to the vehicle allows the various options to be viewed and easily modified to the rider's preference: speedometer, rev counter, but also instantaneous engine power and torque, lean angle, longitudinal acceleration, instant and average fuel consumption, average speed and battery voltage are just some of the features that can be accessed. PMP increases rider and passenger safety: the tyre status monitoring feature uses the vehicle and smartphone sensors in synergy to monitor tyre wear and inflation, while the general analysis feature allows the vehicle status to be monitored, indicating the most appropriate action to take in the event of a fault, as well as the nearest authorised service centre, automatically setting navigation to reach it. PMP stores all the travel information and allows it to be studied in depth at a later time on your computer and it also contains the operating and service manual for your vehicle.
With V4-MP communication between the vehicle and your smartphone becomes active
Thanks to a further development of the PMP system, fine tuned by the Piaggio Group and called V4-MP because it is dedicated to the most sporty and high performance bikes in the Aprilia range, communication between the vehicle and your smartphone becomes active: you can change the settings on your RSV4 RR and Tuono V4 1100 directly from your smartphone and you can also receive tips in real time on how to improve performance on the track in complete safety.
Some of the more prominent features of V4-MP are:
- Active electronic setupImmersive virtual telemetryAdaptive race assistant provides tips in real time to safely achieve your best lap on the track with your Aprilia. Thanks to Aprilia Racing Department simulation technology, you can establish the ideal lap for each track, taking into consideration the various grip and rider skill levels. The application compares rider performance in real time and assists by immediately indicating the need to brake or the possibility of opening up the throttle.
Skully HUD Helmet: all the information you need at a glance
On the occasion of EICMA, the largest international motorcycle show, the Piaggio Group announces that it will be collaborating with Skully, the American company which is a pioneer in the development of helmets with Heads-Up Display technology (HUD) in order to develop special features that combine the Skully technologies with those of the PMP, Piaggio Multimedia Platform, which is already available for several models in Piaggio Group's motorcycle and scooter brand ranges, making travel safer and more convenient. The goal of this collaboration is to quickly develop new and highly sophisticated forms of rider-vehicle interactionachieve the best possible integration between the Multimedia platform already in use on Piaggio Group vehicles and the heads-up display technology on the visor that characterises the Skully helmets. This means that the multitude of information the PMP system is able to provide will be visible on the Skully helmet visor, obviously in addition to the features already offered by the helmet itself. The combination of the two technologies in any case allows the rider to travel in absolute safety, having all kinds of useful information available without having to take his or her hands of the handlebar. The helmet replaces the vehicle instrument cluster, providing an exceptional amount of clear information that can be matched and recalled with voice command, shown on a transparent displayed positioned on an area of the visor that does not interfere with visibility. The wide angle rear camera constitutes a fundamental supplement to the bike's original mirrors, providing a wide view and clear images without distracting the rider's focus on the road, while the Piaggio multimedia platform, connected to the helmet via Bluetooth, takes care of providing all the necessary travel and vehicle indications.
Aprilia has made research and development on electronics systems applied to motorcycles its banner, moving ahead of its time and offering technologies to the general public which were once reserved for the racing world. Patented electronics systems which are still benchmarks of efficiency and performance: Aprilia was the first manufacturer in the world to equip a wide scale production bike with a Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle (Shiver 750 in 2006), to develop the most complete, advanced, and as yet unrivalled dynamic electronics control platform (aPRC in 2010) and a semi-active suspension system (with the possibility of making the rear suspension entirely active) covered by 4 patents capable of adjusting the setup moment by moment based on road surface conditions and the rider's driving style (aDD in 2013). These are just a few of the firsts achieved by Aprilia, which are now joined by the V4-MP multimedia platform and Skully's heads-up display technology.
Piaggio Multimedia Platform connects your smartphone to your vehicle
In 2012 the Piaggio Group was the first manufacturer in the world to create a system which allowed the vehicle to be connected to a smartphone (and consequently to the web), thereby transforming it into an additional tool capable of providing an exceptional amount of added information compared to what is already provided by the factory instrumentation. The link between the vehicle and the Internet is called PMP, Piaggio Multimedia Platform, which is already available for several models in the Group's motorcycle and scooter brand ranges, making travel safer and more convenient. This is a window to the future which lays the foundation for a new way of looking at communication on two wheels. Once the free app has been downloaded, the Bluetooth pairing of the smartphone to the vehicle allows the various options to be viewed and easily modified to the rider's preference: speedometer, rev counter, but also instantaneous engine power and torque, lean angle, longitudinal acceleration, instant and average fuel consumption, average speed and battery voltage are just some of the features that can be accessed. PMP increases rider and passenger safety: the tyre status monitoring feature uses the vehicle and smartphone sensors in synergy to monitor tyre wear and inflation, while the general analysis feature allows the vehicle status to be monitored, indicating the most appropriate action to take in the event of a fault, as well as the nearest authorised service centre, automatically setting navigation to reach it. PMP stores all the travel information and allows it to be studied in depth at a later time on your computer and it also contains the operating and service manual for your vehicle.
With V4-MP communication between the vehicle and your smartphone becomes active
Thanks to a further development of the PMP system, fine tuned by the Piaggio Group and called V4-MP because it is dedicated to the most sporty and high performance bikes in the Aprilia range, communication between the vehicle and your smartphone becomes active: you can change the settings on your RSV4 RR and Tuono V4 1100 directly from your smartphone and you can also receive tips in real time on how to improve performance on the track in complete safety.
Some of the more prominent features of V4-MP are:
- Active electronic setupImmersive virtual telemetryAdaptive race assistant provides tips in real time to safely achieve your best lap on the track with your Aprilia. Thanks to Aprilia Racing Department simulation technology, you can establish the ideal lap for each track, taking into consideration the various grip and rider skill levels. The application compares rider performance in real time and assists by immediately indicating the need to brake or the possibility of opening up the throttle.
Skully HUD Helmet: all the information you need at a glance
On the occasion of EICMA, the largest international motorcycle show, the Piaggio Group announces that it will be collaborating with Skully, the American company which is a pioneer in the development of helmets with Heads-Up Display technology (HUD) in order to develop special features that combine the Skully technologies with those of the PMP, Piaggio Multimedia Platform, which is already available for several models in Piaggio Group's motorcycle and scooter brand ranges, making travel safer and more convenient. The goal of this collaboration is to quickly develop new and highly sophisticated forms of rider-vehicle interactionachieve the best possible integration between the Multimedia platform already in use on Piaggio Group vehicles and the heads-up display technology on the visor that characterises the Skully helmets. This means that the multitude of information the PMP system is able to provide will be visible on the Skully helmet visor, obviously in addition to the features already offered by the helmet itself. The combination of the two technologies in any case allows the rider to travel in absolute safety, having all kinds of useful information available without having to take his or her hands of the handlebar. The helmet replaces the vehicle instrument cluster, providing an exceptional amount of clear information that can be matched and recalled with voice command, shown on a transparent displayed positioned on an area of the visor that does not interfere with visibility. The wide angle rear camera constitutes a fundamental supplement to the bike's original mirrors, providing a wide view and clear images without distracting the rider's focus on the road, while the Piaggio multimedia platform, connected to the helmet via Bluetooth, takes care of providing all the necessary travel and vehicle indications.
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