Motorcycle Electronics: Reviews
If it is electronic and used by or with a motorcycle, you will find it in our motorcycle electronics reviews section. Whether you’re looking for a helmet camera, a Bluetooth communication system or a new GPS, Rider‘s electronics section has got you covered.
Garmin zumo 660 Motorcycle GPS Review
Rider Magazine
March 1, 2010
[This Garmin zumo 660 GPS Review was originally published in the April 2010 issue of Rider magazine] Shopping for a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) navigation unit for your bike can be a bit confusing. Most of us have figured out that a newer model with a large, backlit, full-color 3D display is handier... Read more »
iMC Motorcom HS-500 iPhone Compatible Motorcycle Headset
Rider Magazine
February 10, 2010
DON’T LOSE THAT NUMBER. If you have an iPhone, then iMC Motorcom has the motorcycle headset for you. The HS-500 allows motorcycle riders to utilize the phone and music functions of their Apple iPhone and other 3.5mm jack (standard stereo headset) equipped cell phones, including the Palm Pre and Blackberry... Read more »
Medic Alert Tags for Motorcyclists
Rider Contributor
October 29, 2009
Review by Joe Michaud [Medic Alert Tags for Motorcyclists was originally published in the December 2009 issue of Rider magazine] The average age of the riding population is creeping up, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. As we age, our health concerns rise. How many of us require daily medications?... Read more »
TireGard Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Rider Magazine
October 9, 2009
[This TireGard Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System Review was originally published in the November 2009 issue of Rider magazine] When I received the press release for this product I thought it was too good to be true, especially for $210. A couple late-model motorcycles come with factory tire... Read more »
Glpro With ATRE Aftermarket Gear Indicator Review
Rider Contributor
February 4, 2009
By James Parchman [This Glpro With ATRE Aftermarket Gear Indicator Review was originally published in the March 2009 issue of Rider] The Glpro With ATRE aftermarket gear indicator installed In honor of GearLab’s first Hungarian product, let’s start by mentioning several famous exports from this beautiful... Read more »
Chatterbox XBi Bluetooth Communicators Review
Rider Magazine
January 14, 2009
Riding two-up is a great way to share the experience of motorcycling. It is often done by couples, from first dates to spouses who have been married for decades. Riding together on the same motorcycle, feeling it accelerate and lean at the same time, can be a wonderful bonding experience. But typically... Read more »
Cardo Scala Rider Q2 Bluetooth Headset Review
Rider Magazine
December 8, 2008
[This Cardo Scala Rider Q2 Bluetooth Headset Review was originally published in the January 2009 issue of Rider] When you’re shopping for a Bluetooth wireless helmet headset, it helps to think of features in terms of rungs on a ladder. First rung, speakers, mic and comm unit, with the capability to... Read more »
Deltran Battery Tender 4-Bank Motorcycle Charger Review
Rider Magazine
July 10, 2008
[This Deltran Battery Tender 4-Bank Motorcycle Charger Review was originally published in the June 2008 issue of Rider magazine] Ah, if only we could ride our motorcycles every day, what a wonderful world it would be. It would be even better, for those who own more than one, if we could ride all of our... Read more »
Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Review
Rider Magazine
July 10, 2008
[This Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Review was originally published in the April 2008 issue of Rider magazine] Many of today’s GPS units with route planning software, large color touchscreens and 3D navigational views make finding your way so easy, the makers felt the need to stuff them full of additional... Read more »
Cardo Systems Scala Rider Teamset Review
Mark Tuttle
July 10, 2008
[This Cardo Systems Scala Rider Teamset Review was originally published in the April 2008 issue of Rider magazine] Cardo Systems recently added another model to its motorcycle Bluetooth Scala headset lineup, the first of which was tested in Rider, May 2006. The new Scala Teamset works similarly and adds... Read more »
