Riding a motorcycle is a completely different experience to driving a car. We all know this – it’s why we fell in love with riding in the first place.
For us riders, it’s really not about the destination. It’s about the journey.
So when it comes to finding your way on two wheels, motorcycle navigation apps are your best choice. They’ll get you to your destination safely, while also letting you have a bit of fun along the way.
Why do you need a motorcycle navigation app?
Unlike traditional navigation apps, motorcycle navigation apps are designed specifically for, well, motorcycle riders. But what do they actually let you do? And why do you need them?
Here are just a few answers:
1. Find adventure
Adventure riding is like one giant mission to find the perfect road. Motorcycle navigation apps are purpose-built to help you find the twistiest turns, the curviest crests and the most breathtaking views. After all, it’s not about finding the quickest route, but the most enjoyable.
2. Safety
While adventure is always a priority, motorcycle navigation apps, when well designed, provide an added level of safety and peace of mind, minimizing screen interaction during riding, while still keeping you on the route that you so carefully designed.
3. Customization
Every rider is different, every adventure is unique. That’s why customizability is a key feature of motorcycle navigation apps. From choosing the kind of adventure you want, to customizing the display, everything is tailored so you can ride your way.
4. Price
An alternative to a motorcycle navigation app is investing in a GPS unit. However, these often have a high price point, have a fixed set of features that doesn’t change during the lifetime of the device, and eventually those devices become outdated.
A motorcycle navigation app, like Scenic, is constantly developed, with new features being added all the time. Scenic is free to download, and a basic feature set is usable without paying anything. You can try the full feature set with a free trial. Something that’s not possible with a dedicated GPS unit.
How are motorcycle navigation apps different from normal apps?
There are a bunch of different reasons why these apps are different from normal navigation apps. These include:
Rider-focused features: Built with riders in mind, motorcycle navigation apps offer features such as specialized route planning tools, customizable detour behaviour, route sharing and route import.
It’s all about the journey: In the simplest terms, traditional navigation apps are all about getting you from A to B in the most efficient way. Motorcycle navigation apps are the opposite, they find you the most enjoyable way possible (but can also navigate you directly if you need to be somewhere fast).
Offline maps: Unlike a car, adventure riding will take you to some off-road, off-the-grid locations. These places may be so off the grid, that your phone signal might not even reach them. Luckily, offline maps mean you can navigate no matter what.
Why use Scenic as your motorcycle navigation app?
Scenic has all the benefits we’ve listed above plus more. Here are just a few examples of Scenic features that can level up your game.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation: With voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation, Scenic helps riders stay on track without having to constantly check their phones.
Customizable Detour Behavior: Scenic allows riders to customize how the app handles planned or unplanned detours, giving them greater control over their route.
Offline Maps: Scenic offers downloadable offline maps for most countries and regions, ensuring that riders can navigate even in areas with no cellular coverage.
Safety Camera Alerts: Scenic provides real-time alerts for speed and red-light cameras, helping riders stay safe and avoid costly fines.
Route Sharing: With Scenic, riders can easily share their routes and adventures with friends and fellow riders, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among riders. At the moment, Scenic has almost 200,000 public routes available, all created and shared by local riders around the world.
Disadvantages of using your phone to navigate on your motorcycle
Of course, there are also some disadvantages of using your phone as a GPS unit, especially on your motorcycle. But, they can all be overcome.
Have a look at this article I wrote 10 years ago (unbelievable), which is still valid today.
Scenic will get you there – wherever ‘there’ is
Motorcycle navigation apps offer a host of benefits for riders looking to explore the open road.
From safety features to rider-focused functionality, these apps are the perfect tools for navigating confidently and enjoying the ride.
Ready to take it to the road? Download Scenic today and embark on your next adventure.
