- Harley-Davidson has launched its second era of Serial 1 electrical bikes, however somewhat than focusing completely on hardware upgrades, the model goes all-in on software program.
The corporate says that Google Cloud has chosen Serial 1 as its new "strategic eMobility companion" and this can enable Serial 1 to combine Google's software program merchandise into its bikes earlier than anybody else.
Amongst these new options are the power to trace rides, accumulate efficiency information and enhance security and safety. The Serial 1 app may also present turn-by-turn navigation, which could possibly be very useful.
Serial 1 guarantees many extra options to return because of its "entry to Google Cloud analytics and enterprise intelligence and integration with Google Cloud AI performance."
The second era additionally guarantees to offer a stronger connection between the bike and your smartphone, because of an embedded IoT system.
The place most e-bikes depend on a Bluetooth connection to your cellphone, Serial 1 incorporates mobile and GPS tech, along with Bluetooth, to will let you join your bike from additional away.
On the hardware entrance, the brand new bikes will utilise the identical powertrain as the primary era. They continue to be comparable aesthetically, too, which is not any dangerous factor - we cherished the first era.
What's new, although, is the addition of an built-in USB-C charging cable beneath the handlebar stem, to maintain your cellphone juiced up whilst you use all these new software program options.
Priced between $3,799 and $4,999, the Serial 1 bikes do not come low-cost, though they're nonetheless a good bit cheaper than a gas-guzzling Harley.
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