A New Shift for Motorcyclists
The trend toward dedicated motorcycle screens is recent, but it's catching on quickly. What started among adventure travelers and off-road bike owners has now sparked interest across the motorcycling world. The idea is straightforward: keep your smartphone safely stowed in a pocket or a top case, and let a separate display handle Apple CarPlay or Android Auto apps out front.
Passion and Expertise Drive Innovation
We recently visited GreenForce, a young company focusing on electronics and travel accessories for motorcycles and scooters. While manufacturing happens in China, development, product testing, and validation are handled in France by a team of motorcycle enthusiasts—people who design the products they themselves use on the road.
The Cokima Lineup at a Glance
During our stop at GreenForce, we tried out several new Cokima screens mounted on a Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE. We didn't get to ride out with the devices, but we navigated their menus and tested their interfaces. Menus were intuitive, transitions felt quick, and glare was controlled even under bright sunlight thanks to a display rated at over 1,000 nits of brightness.
The entry-level CK-3 QC, priced at about $185.00 (converted from €169.90 as of 2026), already includes what most motorcyclists look for. Its 5-inch IPS touchscreen works wirelessly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. It's not just for Waze or Google Maps—the screen also lets you control music, calls, and other compatible apps, while leaving your phone protected from vibration and weather. That protection matters, since several smartphone manufacturers have acknowledged that repeated motorcycle vibrations can damage phone camera stabilization systems.
Cokima includes another useful feature in the CK-3 QC that's unusual for this price range: real-time tire pressure and temperature monitoring. Two included sensors screw onto your valve stems and send data to the display while you ride.
Power is supplied straight from your motorcycle’s 12V system. The unit is IP67 rated for dust and water resistance, has a 6H hardness anti-scratch treatment, and operates in temperatures from 14°F to 140°F. It comes with its wiring harness, a vibration-absorbing aluminum mount, tire pressure sensors, and mounting adapters.
Upgrading: More Features for Demanding Riders
The higher-end CK-3 Plus Lite and CK-3 Plus offer a 5.5-inch HD screen (960 x 480 pixels), a 2 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM, and an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment. The Plus model can accept two cameras for continuous front and rear recording, can be fitted with a millimeter-wave blind spot radar, features a shock sensor to lock video in case of an accident, and includes a remote handlebar control for using menus without letting go of the grips. Software updates are delivered remotely over the internet.
Cokima has even launched a dedicated version for BMW motorcycles equipped with the factory ConnectedRide dock. The CK-3 BMW snaps directly onto the original equipment and works with the WonderWheel control. It supports CarPlay and Android Auto, and can display real-time vehicle data like engine RPM, gear position, and speed, in addition to camera and environment monitoring.
Is This the Future for Riders?
How well these screens will hold up over thousands of miles in everything from summer heat to harsh rain remains to be seen—it’s long-term use that will prove their true value. But after our first hands-on experience, one thing is clear: the CK-3 QC could be one of the most cost-effective ways to get CarPlay or Android Auto on your bike while keeping your smartphone safe. For under $185.00, you get a refined, easy-to-use solution without any sense of compromise. And while manufacturing is done in China, ongoing quality control and technical development are handled in France—a rarity in the motorcycle accessory world that sets these products apart.
