Is Electronically Combined Braking enabled in low speed riding scenarios?

Electronically Combined Brakes (eCBS) has a minimum activation speed of 21.6 kph (13.4 mph) in order to give riders independent front/rear brake control for low speed maneuvering scenarios. ECBS will stay active as the vehicle decelerates below 18 kph (11.2 mph), but won’t add any additional linked brake pressure after dropping below 18 kph.

Can I turn off Rear Collision Warning, Rear Tailgate Warning, and Blind Spot Warning?

Yes, all warning notification can be turned off or customized in the RIDE COMMAND display screen.

Can I turn off Electronically Combined Brakes?

No, but the system will be disabled at speeds less than 13.4 mph.

Can I still do a static or rolling burnout with bikes that include Electronically Combined Braking?

Yes, for professional riders on closed courses in both static and rolling scenarios, including above the 13.4mph threshold.

Are Rider Assist features available from the factory with the PowerPlus 108 Engine?

Rider Assist features are only available from the factory with the PowerPlus 112 Engine.

Is SmartLean Technology available with the PowerPlus 108 Engine?

No. SmartLean Technology is bundled with the Rider Assist features available in the 112 PowerPlus engine package.

Can you purchase the Rider Assist features via aftermarket?

No. The Rider Assist features are only available from the factory as part of the PowerPlus 112 engine package.

Are there any sound alerts with any of the Rider Assist features?

No. There are no sound alerts with any of the Rider Assist features.

Do the Rider Assist features continue to work when Apple CarPlay is being used?

Yes. The Rider Assist features work with Apple CarPlay®. Rider Assist notifications will continue to be visible in any Apple CarPlay® display screen or any RIDE COMMAND display screen while you are riding.

Do the Rider Assist features work with any RIDE COMMAND display screen (or just the Navigation/Maps screen)?

Yes. Rider Assist notifications will continue to be visible in any Apple CarPlay® or RIDE COMMAND display screen (not just the Navigation/Maps screen).

Is the black, radar box on the rear of the motorcycle that unlock Rider Assist features removable or adjustable?

No. The radar box is highly sensitive and should not be covered, coated, or tampered with.

Can you change your mirrors to accessory/aftermarket mirrors without compromising your Rider Assist features?

Yes, but you’ll only get the on-screen alert on the RIDE COMMAND display if you remove the standard equipment mirrors. Your mirrors will not light if someone is in your Blind Spot. Riders will need to change the “Show Warnings on Mirror Lights” setting to “OFF” to avoid triggering a fault if removing the Blind Spot Warning mirrors.

Can you change your rear lighting to accessory/aftermarket lighting without compromising your Rider Assist features?

If you remove the Rear Collision Warning Lights located under the saddlebag lids, the Rear Collision Warning feature won’t be functional. Rear Collision Warnings only show up on the Rear Collision Warning Lights, not in the display. For bikes outside of North America the Rear Collision Warning Lights are integrated into the hazard lighting.

Can you change your antenna to an accessory/aftermarket shorty antenna without compromising your Rider Assist features?

Yes. Your antenna placement or size will not affect your Rider Assist features.

What are the L1 and L2 Tail Gate Warning light distances from the bike?

There is no constant distance for triggering an L1 and L2 warning as the distance to trigger a warning varies per the bike’s speed. For example, at 30 mph the L1 and L2 distances are approximately 42 and 29 feet respectively, while at 60 mph the distances are approximately 57 and 42 feet respectively. Below 18 mph the Tail Gate Warnings will not be shown.

At what distance does Rear Collision Warning send a notification to the rear approaching vehicle?

The Rear Collision Warning will activate under the following conditions: 1.4 seconds before a collision when the approaching vehicle’s delta speed is greater than 18.6 mph. If the delta speed of a rear approaching vehicle is 18.6mph or less, than the warning will activate based on this calculation: 1.4 s / 30 x Relative Speed. The vehicle must be in the following conditions for Rear Collision Warning to activate: Ignition ON, and the engine must have ran once in that ignition cycle. Bike is upright. Side-stand is folded up. Our bike is travelling slower than 150 km/h. ABS must be released / in standby which means that the bike must have travelled faster than 5 km/h at any point in that ignition cycle.

Motorcycle Ride Assist Technology

The purpose of the new Rider Assist features is to improve the riding experience by increasing rider awareness and enhancing rider convenience. This is accomplished by the new technology seamlessly working in the background of the motorcycle to provide a safer, more confident, and more enjoyable riding experience.

Rider Assist Features

Blind Spot Warning

Blind Spot Warning is a feature designed to alert the rider when a vehicle is detected in their adjacent or rearward blind spot. Blind Spot Warning can be turned off in Rider Assist setting screen. There are two alert levels for this feature:

Level 1: This provides situational awareness when a vehicle is in the rider’s blind spot. The alert is indicated by a solid orange blind spot warning light on both the 7” Display powered by RIDE COMMAND and the rear-view mirror lights.

Level 2: This serves as a warning when a vehicle is in the bike’s blind spot and the turn signal is activated. The alert includes a solid orange blind spot warning light with a flashing car icon, and the rear-view mirror light will also flash.

Tailgate Warning

Tailgate Warning is a feature that informs the rider via the 7” Display powered by RIDE COMMAND when a vehicle approaches from behind at speed and tailgates the rider. There are two different alert levels for Tailgate Warning. Which warning is displayed is dependent on the bikes speeds and relative distance. Tailgate Warning can be turned off in Rider Assist setting screen. The level of warning displayed depends on the severity of the tailgating.

Level 1: This warning is smaller and more transparent.

Level 2: This warning is larger and less transparent.

Rear Collision Warning

Rear Collision Warning is an alert system feature that flashes direction indicators as a warning to rearward approaching vehicles. The system measures oncoming vehicle distance and speed and will trigger in the event a potential collision with the motorcycle is detected. There is no notification to the rider when Rear Collision Warning is triggered. Rear Collision Warning can be turned off in Rider Assist setting screen.

Bike Hold Control

Bike Hold Control is a feature used when riders are stopped and on an incline or decline. The system works by applying brake pressure to prevent the bike from moving back and forth. Bike Hold Control can be activated by pulling the front brake lever firmly or pressing the rear brake pedal firmly. Status notifications for when Bike Hold Control is Available and Active are displayed via the 7” Display powered by RIDE COMMAND. Bike Hold Control works in any gear, including neutral. Bike Hold Control will deactivate when:

1. Riding forward by gradually opening the throttle and releasing the clutch

2. Firmly pulsing the front brake lever

3. Turning off the engine

4. Putting the side stand down

Bike Hold Control should not be used as a parking brake.

Electronically Combined Braking

Electronically Combined Braking is a feature that measures rider brake input and vehicle parameters to calculate the optimal front and rear brake-force distribution in every braking situation. For example, if only the front or rear brake is applied, the system will recognize this and automatically apply the optimal braking force to the front and rear brake. This feature is integrated into Indian Motorcycle's SmartLean Technology so optimal braking is applied in both straight line and cornering scenarios.

Electronically Combined Braking is disabled under 13.4mph to give the rider independent control of the front and rear brake for optimal low-speed maneuvering control. Electronically Combined Braking cannot be turned off or disabled.

How To Update Rider Assist Settings

Rider assist setting dashboard on an Indian Motorcycle.

Rider Assist Settings

Configuration of Rider Assist features can be accessed through the Rider Assist settings screen. Further customization of Blind Spot Warning and Tailgate Warning can occur via selected feature sub menu.

Blind Spot Warning Settings

Blind Spot Warning notifications are highly customizable to accommodate all rider preferences. Notifications can be adjusted or turned on/off in each location. Additionally rear view mirror lighting brightness can be adjusted.

Tailgate Warning Settings

Tailgate Warning notifications are customizable to accommodate all rider preferences. Below are the customizable settings for Tailgate Warning:

- Off – No Tailgate Warning will be shown.

- Less Sensitive (L2 Warning & default setting) – Tailgate Warnings will only be shown for very close following vehicles.

- More Sensitive (L1 + L2 Warnings) – All Tailgate Warnings will be shown for following vehicles.

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Rider Assist FAQs

Electronically Combined Brakes (eCBS) has a minimum activation speed of 21.6 kph (13.4 mph) in order to give riders independent front/rear brake control for low speed maneuvering scenarios. ECBS will stay active as the vehicle decelerates below 18 kph (11.2 mph), but won’t add any additional linked brake pressure after dropping below 18 kph.
Yes, all warning notification can be turned off or customized in the RIDE COMMAND display screen.
No, but the system will be disabled at speeds less than 13.4 mph.
Yes, for professional riders on closed courses in both static and rolling scenarios, including above the 13.4mph threshold.
Rider Assist features are only available from the factory with the PowerPlus 112 Engine.
No. SmartLean Technology is bundled with the Rider Assist features available in the 112 PowerPlus engine package.
No. The Rider Assist features are only available from the factory as part of the PowerPlus 112 engine package.
No. There are no sound alerts with any of the Rider Assist features.
Yes. The Rider Assist features work with Apple CarPlay®. Rider Assist notifications will continue to be visible in any Apple CarPlay® display screen or any RIDE COMMAND display screen while you are riding.
Yes. Rider Assist notifications will continue to be visible in any Apple CarPlay® or RIDE COMMAND display screen (not just the Navigation/Maps screen).
No. The radar box is highly sensitive and should not be covered, coated, or tampered with.
Yes, but you’ll only get the on-screen alert on the RIDE COMMAND display if you remove the standard equipment mirrors. Your mirrors will not light if someone is in your Blind Spot. Riders will need to change the “Show Warnings on Mirror Lights” setting to “OFF” to avoid triggering a fault if removing the Blind Spot Warning mirrors.
If you remove the Rear Collision Warning Lights located under the saddlebag lids, the Rear Collision Warning feature won’t be functional. Rear Collision Warnings only show up on the Rear Collision Warning Lights, not in the display. For bikes outside of North America the Rear Collision Warning Lights are integrated into the hazard lighting.
Yes. Your antenna placement or size will not affect your Rider Assist features.
There is no constant distance for triggering an L1 and L2 warning as the distance to trigger a warning varies per the bike’s speed. For example, at 30 mph the L1 and L2 distances are approximately 42 and 29 feet respectively, while at 60 mph the distances are approximately 57 and 42 feet respectively. Below 18 mph the Tail Gate Warnings will not be shown.
The Rear Collision Warning will activate under the following conditions:

1.4 seconds before a collision when the approaching vehicle’s delta speed is greater than 18.6 mph.

If the delta speed of a rear approaching vehicle is 18.6mph or less, than the warning will activate based on this calculation: 1.4 s / 30 x Relative Speed.

The vehicle must be in the following conditions for Rear Collision Warning to activate:

Ignition ON, and the engine must have ran once in that ignition cycle.

Bike is upright.

Side-stand is folded up.

Our bike is travelling slower than 150 km/h.

ABS must be released / in standby which means that the bike must have travelled faster than 5 km/h at any point in that ignition cycle.

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