The system has no way of knowing that we can smoothly glide through traffic gaps or safely use the shoulder. Consequently the app gives you the route with the least traffic rather than the shortest distance. However a glowing red traffic map does not matter to us at all. Thanks to the slim profile and high maneuverability of a motorcycle we can keep moving even when cars are completely stopped. Unlike cars traffic congestion does not significantly affect our travel time.
A Practical Solution to Find the Shortest Route
For us the logic is incredibly simple because the shortest route in kilometers is always the fastest route. If you want to find the fastest route without the app taking you on unnecessary detours through backstreets there is a very practical solution. All you need to do is turn off your internet connection while calculating the route. The application will be forced to give you the shortest possible distance since it cannot access live traffic data. This way you can bypass unnecessary detours and reach your destination as quickly as possible.