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Is CGRC LIN compatible with your BMW?

Check what CGRC LIN adds to a BMW setup, how it uses the 3-pin navigation port and which compatibility limits apply.

CGRC LIN connects a compatible CHIGEE Display to your BMW's 3-pin navigation interface for motorcycle data and Wonder Wheel control. Support depends on your motorcycle model, year and configuration.

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 for BMW 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 (without the BMW Quick-Release Module). 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 Wonder Wheel control are highly dependent on both your BMW motorcycle itself.

Check Wonder Wheel control

To enable Wonder Wheel control through the CHIGEE Display, your BMW must have “Preparation for navigation system (SA 272)” activated. The “Native Wonder Wheel 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 Wonder Wheel 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 Wonder Wheel control remains unavailable, we recommend using the CGRC Remote Pro — specially developed by CHIGEE.


Check motorcycle data

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 Wonder Wheel 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.


Read 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

The table lists BMW motorcycle models, model years, data access and Wonder Wheel requirements for CGRC LIN.

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

Supported after SA 272 activation

Supported after SA 272 activation

Activate SA 272

Required

Supported

S1000 RR

2019–2024

Supported after SA 272 activation

Supported after SA 272 activation

Activate SA 272

Required

Supported

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

2014–2020

Supported after SA 272 activation

Not supported

SA 272 does not enable Wonder Wheel control

Required

Supported

S1000 RR

2014–2018

Supported after SA 272 activation

Not supported

SA 272 does not enable Wonder Wheel control

Required

Supported

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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