PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 2138095
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 2138095
The connected motorcycle market is estimated to grow from USD 0.52 billion in 2026 to USD 3.30 billion in 2033, at a CAGR of 30.3%. The connected motorcycle market is shifting from basic smartphone-linked features toward an always connected vehicle architecture in which the motorcycle continuously exchanges operational, location, rider, and powertrain data with cloud platforms. Integration of telematics control units, eSIM connectivity, GNSS tracking, embedded connectivity, and cloud-connected motorcycles is allowing OEMs to establish persistent data channels for remote diagnostics, vehicle health monitoring, predictive maintenance, anti-theft systems, and OTA updates.
| Scope of the Report | |
|---|---|
| Years Considered for the Study | 2026-2033 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2033 |
| Units Considered | USD billion |
| Segments | Two-wheeler Type, Hardware, Propulsion Type, Network Type, End User and Application |
| Regions covered | Asia Pacific, North America, Europe |
For electric two-wheelers, this architecture is becoming more significant as BMS connectivity, battery state of charge monitoring, range monitoring, and EV remote diagnostics create a direct data interface between the battery system, vehicle controller, rider application, and backend platform. The strategic shift is therefore moving connectivity from an optional digital feature toward an underlying data infrastructure for smart motorcycles, connected scooters, intelligent motorcycles, and connected mobility, enabling OEMs to extend vehicle functionality after sale and build recurring software and connected services around the motorcycle.

"Higher Electronic Integration Drives Connected Feature Adoption"
The 126 CC to 300 CC ICE motorcycle segment is leading connected motorcycle adoption because these motorcycles typically incorporate more advanced electronic architectures than entry-level models, including ECUs, digital instrument clusters, Bluetooth modules, GNSS, telematics, and smartphone connectivity. The segment is also widely used for urban commuting and premium daily mobility, increasing demand for motorcycle telematics, ride analytics, navigation, vehicle tracking, remote diagnostics, and anti-theft systems. The higher electronic content creates greater integration opportunities for embedded connectivity, IoT platforms, cloud-connected motorcycles, OTA updates, and vehicle health monitoring, while OEMs can add these functions without the cost burden associated with high-displacement premium motorcycles. The combination of higher electronic content, strong sales volumes, and increasing demand for digital rider services is therefore supporting the segment's leading position. For instance, Yamaha MT 15, 155 CC integrates smartphone connectivity through Yamaha's Y Connect platform, enabling ride data, maintenance information, fuel consumption, and other connected functions.
"5G adoption is accelerating as connected motorcycles require higher bandwidth, lower latency, and real-time vehicle intelligence"
The rapid integration of embedded connectivity, motorcycle telematics, and vehicle connectivity is driving 5G adoption across connected motorcycles and connected two wheelers, particularly as smart motorcycles, digital motorcycles, and connected electric motorcycles incorporate data intensive functions. Higher bandwidth and lower latency enable faster communication between the telematics control unit, cloud-connected motorcycles, and connected vehicle platforms, supporting real-time remote diagnostics, vehicle health monitoring, rider analytics, remote vehicle monitoring, navigation and infotainment, emergency assistance, and anti-theft systems. For connected electric scooters and electric two wheeler telematics, 5G also strengthens BMS connectivity, battery state of charge monitoring, range monitoring, battery connectivity, EV remote diagnostics, and EV OTA updates, making advanced cellular connectivity increasingly relevant for next generation connected mobility and the connected two wheeler market. For instance, Yamaha's Y Connect ecosystem uses an onboard Communication Control Unit to connect motorcycles with cloud-based applications, enabling riding logs, vehicle information, maintenance recommendations, location information, and, for EV models, battery level and estimated range monitoring. As such connected functions expand toward real-time remote diagnostics, battery monitoring, predictive maintenance, and OTA updates, the higher bandwidth and lower latency of 5G are supporting the transition toward more advanced connected motorcycles and connected electric two-wheelers.
"Stringent EU vehicle requirements and rapid OEM integration of telematics are accelerating connected motorcycle adoption in Europe"
Europe is a growing region for the connected motorcycle market as the region combines stringent L category vehicle safety and environmental requirements with high adoption of electronically equipped premium motorcycles. EU type approval requirements have progressively strengthened onboard diagnostics and electronic monitoring for motorcycles, creating a stronger technical foundation for vehicle health monitoring, remote diagnostics, motorcycle telematics, and connected vehicle platforms. At the same time, European OEMs such as BMW Motorrad and Ducati are integrating connectivity, GNSS tracking, navigation and infotainment, ride analytics, maintenance information, and smartphone-connected functions into production motorcycles. BMW Motorrad supports navigation, route recording, and motorcycle service information through its Connected ecosystem, while Ducati uses its connected platform for performance data, navigation, vehicle parameter management, and ride analytics.
A regional driving factor is the growing emphasis on anti-theft systems and emergency assistance. EU-funded H GEAR technology combines Galileo-based positioning, motorcycle anti-theft functionality, mobile alerts, vehicle tracking, battery status information, and eCall functionality for small and medium motorcycles. GPS tracking, remote vehicle monitoring, motorcycle IoT, and connected mobility are moving from optional features toward integrated vehicle functions in connected scooters, connected mopeds, smart motorcycles, and intelligent motorcycles. The expansion of connected electric motorcycles and connected electric scooters is further increasing demand for battery connectivity, BMS connectivity, battery state of charge monitoring, range monitoring, EV remote diagnostics, and EV OTA updates, supporting Europe's strong growth in the connected two-wheeler market.
In-depth interviews were conducted with CEOs, marketing directors, innovation and technology directors, and executives from various key organizations operating in this market.
The dominance of technology providers is driven by the specialized technical infrastructure required to connect motorcycles, which many OEMs source from external providers rather than developing entirely in-house. Companies such as Starcom Systems, Comodule, KPIT Technologies, Ituran Global, and Novia are supplying combinations of telematics control units, embedded connectivity, GNSS tracking, cloud platforms, eSIM connectivity, vehicle data management, remote diagnostics, anti-theft systems, and connected vehicle services. Their ability to integrate hardware, cellular communication, software, and cloud interfaces into OEM vehicle architectures is reducing development time and enabling faster deployment across multiple motorcycle models and regions. Product development and strategic deals are therefore allowing these providers to expand their technology into connected motorcycles, connected scooters, fleet management, vehicle tracking, remote monitoring, and EV telematics applications, strengthening their position across the connected two-wheeler market. Ituran Global offers connected vehicle technology for two-wheelers, integrating telematics solutions that combine GNSS positioning, cellular communication, vehicle tracking, anti-theft functionality, and remote monitoring. The company's technology enables continuous transmission of vehicle location and status data to backend systems, supporting theft recovery and fleet or asset monitoring.
The report covers the Connected Motorcycle Market by Two-wheeler Type, Hardware, Propulsion Type, Network Type, End-User, Application, and Region. It covers the competitive landscape and company profiles of the major players in the Connected Motorcycle Market ecosystem.
The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market, along with their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.