What is telemetry and why it will transform your riding
Telemetry is no longer reserved for MotoGP. Discover how data analysis can help any track rider improve.
You come back from your track day. You know turn 3 wasn’t right. But why? Too fast on entry? Brake released too early? Line too tight? Without data, all you have is memory — and a rider’s memory at 200 km/h is rarely reliable.
This is exactly the problem telemetry solves.
What is telemetry, exactly?
In simple terms: telemetry is the recording of your vehicle’s data while you ride. Speed, GPS position, lean angle (on motorcycles), brake pressure, lateral acceleration — everything is captured, second by second, corner by corner.
Professional teams have used telemetry for decades. What’s changed is that this technology is now accessible to amateur riders thanks to affordable data loggers and platforms like Brake Point.
What data gets recorded?
Depending on your data logger, you’ll have access to:
- Speed — GPS or wheel sensor
- GPS position — your exact trajectory on the circuit
- Lean angle — motorcycle only, via IMU
- Brake pressure — how hard and when you brake
- Throttle position — your acceleration profile
- RPM and gear — engine data via ECU connection
Why does it matter?
1. Objective feedback
Your perception of a lap and the reality of the data are often very different. You think you braked at the 100m board — the data shows you braked 15 meters before it.
2. Corner-by-corner analysis
Instead of a vague “that lap felt good”, you can see exactly which corners you gained or lost time. Maybe turns 1-4 were perfect but you lost 0.8s in the chicane.
3. Measurable progress
Without data, progress is a feeling. With telemetry, you can measure it: “Last month I braked at 180m, now I brake at 165m at the same speed.” That’s real, trackable improvement.
Do I need expensive equipment?
Not anymore. Data loggers like the AiM Solo 2 or even the BMW HP Race system (built into S1000RR) record everything you need. Some riders even start with smartphone apps like RaceChrono.
The key is having a platform that transforms raw data into actionable insights — which is exactly what Brake Point does.
How Brake Point makes telemetry accessible
- Import your files — drag and drop your AiM, MoTeC, 2D or other data files
- Automatic analysis — Brake Point identifies laps, calculates sector times, and maps your trajectory
- BudAI coaching — our AI race engineer reads your data and tells you exactly what to improve
No manual configuration. No engineering degree required. Just data, facts, and concrete actions to go faster.
Ready to discover what your data reveals? Join the beta and start analyzing your sessions for free.