I have the Motoscan Ultimate version, which I have found to be excellent...once you get to know your way around the App, its very easy. Just watch "The Old Mechanic" on YouTube and hes full of praise and useful tips and he has a sound Knowledge of the device.
Good luck with it

 

I have the Motoscan Ultimate version, which I have found to be excellent...once you get to know your way around the App, its very easy. Just watch "The Old Mechanic" on YouTube and hes full of praise and useful tips and he has a sound Knowledge of the device.
Good luck with it

While I'm sure the ultimate version does more the trial/free version does and how could it not as the trial/free version does very little and costs $125 - $150 depening on the components you buy, then add in the license fee of $125 USD for the ultimate/paid version and you are only $25 to $50 away from buying a GS911.

Moto Scan is promoted as a budget minded alternative but the reality is unless you only intend on doing on restting the service reminder light and restting the maintnenace mileage, its not really not that great of a deal.

 

I have the Motoscan APP and same OBD-II adapter and and found it to be all I need and has worked well. There are 4 versions of the APP, Lite (free) , Basic ($13.99), Professional,($26.99) and Ultimate ($43.00) but nothing that cost $124.

 

I agree

 

My Motoscan set up cost £69 for the adaptor and connection lead and the Ultimate version was around £49.
So total £118 or $146 for unlimited access compared to £333 to £400 or $414 to $497 depending on model/version you choose.
I wasn't that good at Maths...but that looks like a "No Brainer" to me

 

It's definitely a different spreadsheet for different users. My own entry point was just $12.59 adapter + $43.99 Ultimate App since I already owned an OBDLink MX and have plenty of Android gadgets. But really the Ultimate upgrade is necessary and more than sufficient to get the job done.

 

I have a Motoscan Ultimate and a GS-911 setup. Functionality wise, my only complaint (to date) with Motoscan is: it cannot reset engine adaptations after synchronizing the throttle bodies (on a K25, at least). In my experience, this is imperative to ensure quick functionality of the bike - otherwise, you’re minding the throttle at every stop for a while. Other than that, it’s great!

Tech wise, the GS-911 wins hands down, IMO (unless you‘re an Android user) - the GS-911 has a built-in web server, so you can use it with any device with a modern browser. On the flip side, some if its functionality requires an Internet connection… I have not had to use either outside of the workshop.

 

I tried to use motoscan to reset the throttle body stepper motors on my 2009. It instead brought the idle speed to around 3000. Motoscan customer service suggested that I needed to update the bike’s software. It has been a few years since then and I haven’t tried again. I’d be curious to hear if this has worked for anyone here, especially with a hexhead engine.

 

I am now up to 6 bikes used on my GS-911. Pretty sure that will be enough for me. I have found the ease of use, good user interface, and frequently updated/added functionality, have made it a great purchase. Was curious if the Motoscan allows changing the startup screen, adding the sport screen, and modifying heated grips and turn signal function?

 

I don't think the MS can do that but can confirm next time the 2024GSA is on the lift.

I think one of my biggest complaint with the MS is all the stuff you have to complie whereas the GS911 is more an all in one thing.

I mean i was unsure what OBD scanner to buy as ther are several to choose from that do work and about 1000 that don't work. I was not sure if cable i bought if it was compatable as again there are one's that do work and other that don't work Then after I got the scanner and cable had to purchase a service then connect things via BT....Its just really piecemeal

I'm guessing that the reasons that no one has ever assembles a MS "package" to make it simple for luddites like me is 1st the varying components and do I or don't need an android devise or patch cable and level of service then once you put a price tag of all of what is needed a bit of sticker shock presents itself as MS is touted as a very afordable thing.

IDK for me the MS was just a bit frustrating

 

I have the motoscan ultimate with an OBD link MX+ It took awhile for me to figure it all out and I was pleased to get response from the app creator by email which helped me get it working. I have used it to reset service reminders on my 2015 GS and on my 2020 RT. The RT did not need an adapter cable the GS does. I have also used it to do an ABS bleed on the GS. I like the system well enough but some of the bike model settings are confusing and I have only been able to reset the service interval in Km. Worth it? Well I have no experience with the GS911 so can't compare but I'm in general happy with Motoscan.

 

Edited 2/7/25 to have correct cost of MotoScan software of $43.99 not $124 as originally thought.

Having been a GS911 used since 2018 and filling up seveal of them I wanted a cost effective alternative for when servicing bikes that may not end up sticking around long term, so I finally bought the components to use the Moto Scan app;

What I bought:

Blu V Track phone, Walmart - $29.99 (I needed and android devise)
UniCarScan USCI-2100 ODB2 Bluetooth scanner, Amazon - $73.00
AMHTDOL ODB2 Adapter Cable for BMW 10 pin to 16 pin (to be used on Hex/Camheads if watercooledcable not needed), Amazon - $12.59
MotoScan Ultimate software, MotoScan - $43.99
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Total $160.92



After dicking around downloading the Moto Scan app and gettign the USCI-2100 conntected to blue tooth the software connected(I'm not good with android or electronics in general so its awyas a struggle) I played around with it for a minute or two. What I am seeing is w/o spending another $43.99 for the professional version of MotoScan software it's functions are extreamly limited, as in I can turn off service reminder lights and reset the service reminders and not much else. I can see if there if codes are present and how many but cannnot see what code actually is. I doub't that I can reset codes but would not reset them w/o knowing what they were so it moot.

For the $123.94 $116.93 x 6% sales tax = $123.94) I'm not sure I'm all warm and fuzzy what i paid verses what I got and the extreamly limited functions with the "trial" version of the software. If I add in and addditional $124 $43.99 to get the pro version to have access to more stuff, I'm getting a lot closer to the price of GS911 or over the cost of a used GS911 with VIN spots avaliable. The benefit of the Moto Scan is the unlimited amount of bikes it can be used on verses the GS911 allow only 10 VINS (without going to the $100 a year unlimited) but honestly how many people are really going to use all 10 VIN spots.

I also realize that if I had an android devise the overall cost would have been under $100 but I had worse case senario. I also opted for the USCI over the more often used ODBLink MX. The USCI is about $15 cheaper and firmware is automatically updated whn you connect to BT/WIFI.

Hope my 1st impression is not a lasting impression. Update: after paying for the "ulitimate" version of MS functionallity is greatly increased.


Cheers,

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I know you decided to go this route, seems to be working out for you, but as an FYI GS911 now has a month to month plan that you can have unlimited bikes. They "opened" it up which I think is great.

 

I have both GS911 and MS units. I've not chosen one over the other just added a bit of versatility to my arsenal. FWIW I like the GS911 better but the MS does what I am looking to have done 99.9% of the time. I'm also not a fan of subscriptions so the monthly/yearly thing from Hexcode is something i'd likley not do. Instead if I need another GS911 I'll look for agently used one on the secondary market with 8 or 9 VIN spots left and buy it at a discount.

 

I found the creator of the motoscan app very helpful. Wondering when you address missing capabilities (that are available with the GS911) if he is willing to add them in future release. You can always ask, right

 

I'd imagine the MS folks know the capabilities and differences of the MS vs GS911 and are probably limited in what they can and cannot do with their platform. Basically I think they are providing all the services and/or functions they can with their platform.