Pioneer will unveil "Pioneer Ride Connect," a next-generation display system for motorcycles, at CES 2026!

Pioneer Corporation announced today that it will unveil its innovative UX solution for motorcycles, Pioneer Ride Connect, at CES 2026, which will be held in Las Vegas, NV from January 6-9, 2026.

Overview of Pioneer Ride Connect

This solution is being developed to revolutionize the UX design of the next generation of connected clusters for motorcycles (display systems for motorcycles) and continuously provide new value to riders through software updates. It will also contribute to the proliferation of connected services for motorcycles in the global market through integration with the HERE SDK, which includes cloud navigation and safe driving assistance covering more than 120 countries worldwide.

Comment from Mr. Shigeharu Tanezawa, Executive Officer, Business Development and Strategic Partner Alliances, Pioneer Corporation

Pioneer Ride Connect is an innovative platform that evolves the UX of motorcycles through software.By combining Pioneer's UX design capabilities with HERE's globally deployed Location Intelligence, we will realize smarter and safer connected motorcycles. We look forward to sharing our technology and vision with the world through our exhibit at CES 2026.

Deon Newman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific, HERE Technologies, commented

We are proud to support Pioneer Ride Connect, which enables convenience and safety for motorcyclists and riders, with the HERE SDK.The collaboration between HERE and Pioneer will enable riders around the world to access route guidance and connected services optimized for motorcycles, not only in urban areas, but also in suburban and mountainous areas. This is a major step toward safer connected mobility.

Key Features of Pioneer Ride Connect

Unique screen projection technology utilizing BLE

Maps and the latest connected service information are integrated and processed on the smartphone and seamlessly displayed on the in-vehicle cluster using Pioneer's proprietary BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) screen projection technology. This technology reduces both the processing load on the cluster side and the power consumption of the smartphone, while optimizing component costs.

Realization of safe and comfortable UX through intuitive HMI and AI

Pioneer's unique voice HMI "VOICE TAP" enables stress-free hands-free operation. In addition to improved operability, the AI-based function for sharing information on traffic congestion, bad weather, and danger provides both safety and comfort at a high level.

Integration with "HERE SDK" to support the global market

Integration with HERE SDK enables one-stop provision of cloud navigation and LBS for global markets, including high-precision maps, real-time traffic information, and routing optimized for motorcycles. An offline mode that can be used even in areas with unstable communication can also be implemented, providing a safe and comfortable driving experience not only in urban areas, but also in suburban and mountainous areas. What is HERE SDK?HERE SDK is a comprehensive software development kit for developing location-enabled apps that leverage HERE's advanced mapping, routing, and location technology, providing highly accurate map data, real-time traffic information, and offline functionality for Android, iOS, and Flutter, It provides highly accurate map data, real-time traffic information, offline functionality, and multimodal navigation for Android, iOS, and Flutter to meet the needs of consumers and businesses.

Outline of CES 2026

Duration: Tuesday, January 6 - Friday, January 9, 2026 (U.S. East Coast time) Pioneer Booth: Booth #3527, West Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center ]