BMW adds SOS Intelligent Emergency Call tech to motorcycles

BMW says it will begin offering an emergency call system on its motorcycles that can summon first responders at the press of a red SOS button on the handlebar.

The system is essentially the same as the Intelligent Emergency Call button the automaker has offered in Europe on its cars for more than 15 years. Europe recently introduced legislation requiring that such services be installed in cars, although motorcycles don't fall under the same category.

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On BMW's motorcycle lineup, pressing the SOS button tells a call center where you are located. From there, the call center decides what kind of response is best—like police or fire departments—and it contacts them directly.

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