Motorcycle enthusiasts are always looking for ways to improve their riding experience and gain deeper insights into their bike’s performance. One area ripe for enhancement is the dashboard, and with the advent of OBD2 technology, a wealth of data becomes accessible. I’ve been experimenting again with OBD2 capabilities, specifically to determine the “best” real time display for motorcycles. While the data available to us from motorcycle ECUs is somewhat limited compared to cars, there’s still valuable information that can be presented through an Obd2 Real Time Display.
Here are the PIDs (Parameter IDs) that my ECU reports as supported:
Monitor status since DTCs cleared
Fuel system status
Engine load calculated in %
Temperature of the engine coolant in °C
Short-term fuel % trim bank 1
Long-term fuel % trim bank 1
Intake manifold absolute pressure in kPa
Engine speed in RPM
Vehicle speed in kph
Timing advance on cylinder 1 in degrees
Intake air temperature in °C
Absolute Throttle position in %
Status of the secondary air intake circuit
OBD computer specification
Distance travelled with MIL on in kms
Relative throttle position in %