Those who truly ride a motorcycle have understood it over the kilometers covered in all weathers: every detail counts, particularly when it comes to the comfort of the extremities and other parts of the body that we would describe as sensitive. So, heated grips are a joy when the elements are hostile. But there is also what sits on the saddle. Indian has understood this well by focusing on this seat which now has air conditioning to stay cool, even in the middle of a heatwave...
Indian Motorcycles think of all the motorcyclists who suffer from riding long distances during the very hot or very cold season. Here is the saddle ClimaCommand » which is considered the first motorcycle seat in the world capable of heating and cooling the posteriors of the people who sit on it. An opportunity offered on the road cars in the Roadmaster, Chieftain, Springfield and other Chief ranges.
Indian Motorcycle Introduces ClimaCommand Classic Seat
It is true that heated seats and grips are standard with many manufacturers, but the ClimaCommand is different because it can also offer relief during the hot season. It is the world's first motorcycle seat that can heat and cool the driver and passenger.
Unlike HVAC systems in cars, the seat does not have perforations to provide fresh air. Technology ClimaCommand, patent pending, allows a thermoelectric module located inside the seat to virtually make the surface cool to the touch and thus relieve discomfort in hot weather.
The thermoelectric module pumps heat while a duct system cools the module. The seat itself is made of graphene, a highly conductive material that optimizes the distribution of cooling or heating. As it is not perforated, it is waterproof and more durable.
Thermoelectrics and graphene to change the game
"Malgré les progrès réalisés en matière de chauffage et de refroidissement des sièges, nous n’avions pas encore vu de technologie de refroidissement qui élimine vraiment l’inconfort du temps chaud. Avec ClimaCommand, notre équipe d’ingénieurs a enfin résolu ce problème“, Says Ross Clifford, vice-président des pièces, vêtements et accessoires chez Indian Motorcycle.
"Notre technologie thermoélectrique associée au graphène change vraiment la donne, et c’est un autre exemple d’innovation qui fait la différence sur le marché“, adds Clifford.
Perhaps just as importantly, independent controls allow different modes to be used in the driver and passenger seat, meaning everyone can adjust the settings to suit their own comfort level. They can choose from three different heating and cooling modes: low, medium and high. To make the journey even more comfortable, the passenger seat is combined with an optional backrest and armrests.
