BMW’s New Smart Glasses Make It Easier For Motorcycle Riders Stay Focused On The Road – SlashGear

The BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses feature a bevy of smart, connected features. Riders are expected to connect these glasses to their smartphones via Bluetooth using a dedicated app. The setup also includes options to position the projection best suited to the rider. Offered in two sizes — medium and large — the design of these glasses make them compatible with a wide variety of helmets and face shapes. The company claims that these glasses are designed to be worn for long durations and provide a good level of comfort, and even provides nose pads in different sizes to ensure optimum comfort for a wide variety of riders.

In case you are interested, you should note that these smart glasses come equipped with two sets of lenses — one tinted lens and one 85% transparent lens — both incorporating a certified UVA/UVB filter. To ensure optimal visual acuity, the RX adapter allows for vision adjustments, accommodating up to a maximum of 4.5 diopters. The BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses draws power from a lithium-ion battery that offers up to ten hours of operation. When discharged, the battery can be brought back to life with a supplied USB-C cable.

While BMW Motorrad has only showcased these glasses on the eve of the BMW Motorrad Days event in Berlin, the company expects to bring this product to consumers before the end of 2023 according to its release. While global availability details aren’t available right now, the BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses has a recommended retail price of 690 euros ($750).