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Is the CGRC LIN compatible with my BMW?

Transform your CHIGEE into a powerful data hub with the CGRC LIN. Gain access to your BMW's original data and enjoy enhanced control through the Wonder Wheel.

Note: CGRC LIN requires direct insertion into the 3-pin BMW Navigation Interface. Locate 3-Pin Navigation Interface

Using CGRC LIN will disable the BMW Nav Prep. This means: AIO-5 Play BMW Edition and AIO-6 with BMW Quick-Release Module are not compatible with CGRC LIN and should not be used together.

CGRC LIN works with AIO-5 Play, AIO-5 Lite, and AIO-6 Series(not BMW Quick-Release). Not compatible with XR-2, AIO-5 EVO, AIO-6 EVO.

We understand that BMW riders are especially concerned about compatibility. Please check the page below for full details before making a purchase. Please note: native data reading and Wonderwheel control are highly dependent on both your BMW motorcycle itself.

⚠️ Important Note on Wonderwheel Control

To enable Wonderwheel control through the CHIGEE Display, your BMW must have “Preparation for navigation system (SA 272)” activated. The “Native Wonderwheel Control” listed in the compatibility table assumes SA 272 is active.

However, we’ve found that some BMW motorcycles are delivered without SA 272 activated from the factory. Please refer to this page to learn how to activate it.

Tip:

  1. If you're not getting Wonderwheel control after installation, first make sure you've selected “CGRC” (not “NAV”) in Settings > Features > RC on your CHIGEE Display.

  2. Then check whether your bike needs SA 272 activation.

  3. If Wonderwheel control remains unavailable, we recommend using the CGRC Remote Pro — specially developed by CHIGEE.

⚠️ Important Note on Native Data Reading

Native data access is made possible by transferring ECU data to the CHIGEE device.

However, for certain models — especially pre-2017 — the required BMW data may not be present on the LIN bus. In such cases, the CHIGEE Display cannot access this data.

If your BMW is listed as supporting “Native data access” but you're still unable to read data:

  1. If the CHIGEE Display is connected to the CGRC LIN and can access Wonderwheel control, the device is functioning normally.
    In this case, the issue is likely with your BMW.

  2. In such cases, you should still see the blue CHIGEE dashboard interface appear.

If only partial data is shown, this means your BMW is transmitting limited information. The CHIGEE Display can only display what your BMW provides — it cannot control or expand the data stream.

Reading Tire Pressure Data

  • If your BMW has a factory-installed TPMS, CHIGEE can directly read the TPMS data — provided your BMW supports data transmission. If your bike does not support data transfer, the TPMS data will not be available to the CHIGEE display.

  • If your BMW does not have a factory TPMS, we recommend purchasing the CHIGEE TPMS.
    Please note: CHIGEE devices are not compatible with TPMS from other brands.

Check the compatibility

Model

Years

Native data access

Native Wonder Wheel control

To Access Wonder Wheel Control

Navigation Software(272) Update

3-Pin Nav Interface

F750 GS

2020-2023

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

F800 GS

2024

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

F850 GS

2018-2024

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

F850 GS ADV

2019-2023

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

F900 XR

2021-2024

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

F900 GS

2024

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

F900 GS ADV

2024

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

S1000 XR

2015-2024 and later

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

R1200 GS

2013-2018

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

R1200 GS ADV

2013-2018

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

R1200 RS

2016-2018

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

R1250 RS

2019-2024 and later

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

R1250 GS

2020-2023

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

R1250 GS ADV

2019-2023

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

R1300 GS

2024

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

R1300 GS ADV

2024

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

R1300 R

2026 and later

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

R1300 RS

2026 and later

✓

✓

-

✓

✓

C400 GT

2019-2025

✓

×

Activate SA 272

✓

✓

F900 R

2021-2024

✓

×

Activate SA 272

✓

✓

S1000 R

2021-2023

✓

×

Activate SA 272

✓

✓

S1000 RR

2019-2024

✓

×

Activate SA 272

✓

✓

R12 G/S

2025 and later

✓

✓

Your BMW must be equipped with a Wonder Wheel

✓

✓

R12

2025 and later

✓

✓

Your BMW must be equipped with a Wonder Wheel

✓

✓

R12 NineT (TFT)

2024 and later

✓

✓

Your BMW must be equipped with a Wonder Wheel

✓

✓

R12 NineT

2024 and later

×

×

-

×

✓

R1200 R

2016-2017

✓

×

Activate SA 272

✓

✓

R1200 R

2013-2015

✓

×

-

×

✓

R1200 RT

2010-2017

×

×

-

×

✓

R1250 R

2019-2023

✓

✓

-

×

✓

R1250 RT

2021-2023 and later

✓

×

-

×

✓

R1300 RT

2026 and later

✓

×

-

×

✓

K1600 B

2017-2023 and later

✓

×

-

×

✓

K1600 GA

2022-2023 and later

✓

×

-

×

✓

K1600 GT/L

2011-2023 and later

✓

×

-

×

✓

C400 X

2021

✓

×

-

×

✓

C400 X

2019

✓

×

Activate SA 272

✓

✓

F750 GS Comfort

2020-2023

✓

×

-

×

✓

F800 GT

2013-2023

✓

×

-

×

✓

F800 R

2014-2019

✓

×

-

×

✓

F800 R Sport

2017-2020

✓

×

-

×

✓

F800 GS

2014-2018

✓

×

-

×

✓

F800 GS ADV

2013-2018

✓

×

-

×

✓

M1000 RR

2025

✓

×

-

×

✓

M1000 R

2025

✓

×

-

×

✓

S1000 R

2014-2025

✓

×

-

×

✓

S1000 RR

2014-2025

✓

×

-

×

✓

R NineT

2014-2023

✓

×

-

×

✓

R1200 R

2013-2015

✓

×

-

×

✓

Note:

  1. CGRC LIN does not support daisy-chain connections. You must disconnect your BMW navigation system and connect CGRC LIN to the dedicated 3-pin navigation interface. If you wish to retain your BMW Navigation, we recommend purchasing the CGRC CAN to connect with the DWA or RDC module.

  2. To ensure compatibility with CHIGEE products, please refer to the table. The information has been gathered from market research and extensive testing. CHIGEE reserves the right to adjust compatibility details as necessary, and changes may not be communicated separately.

Model

Features

Installation

- Wonder wheel control

CGRC LIN

- Reads native BMW data - Wonder wheel control

- CHIGEE-designed remote

Near the handlebars

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