High-tech accessories for bikers

The smartphone on the handlebars

The smartphone has become the motorcyclist's co-pilot: navigation, music, calls, and journey tracking. Attached to the handlebars or the steering column, it must stay perfectly in place despite vibrations, bumps, and speed, and remain readable at a glance. The Highway Code prohibits holding it in hand; a sturdy mount allows you to follow your route while keeping your hands on the handlebars and your eyes on the road.

By type of accessory

High-tech accessories come in various types:

• Smartphone Accessories.
• GPS Navigation.
• Bluetooth Intercom.
• GPS Anti-Theft Tracker.

The motorcyclist's gear also includes gloves, jackets and vests, rain and cold, lifestyle accessories, on the motorcyclist gear page.

The Quad Lock system

Quad Lock, an Australian brand, has designed a two-part mounting system: a case or a fit for each phone model, iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, and a mount fixed to the motorcycle, on the handlebars or to the steering column. You engage the phone with a quarter turn, it locks in place, and you can remove it with a single motion. The vibration dampener protects the optical stabiliser of the camera, which is sensitive to engine vibrations. The Mag version adds a magnetic mounting. The SP Connect follows the same principle.

GPS and intercom

The Beeline Moto, a small round GPS, displays simple arrows to follow your route without getting distracted by a map: it connects to the smartphone left in your pocket. The intercoms Sena and Scorpion Exo-Com, attached to the helmet, transmit navigation instructions, music, and calls, and allow you to talk with your passenger. Before buying a case, check the exact model of your phone. Make sure to charge your devices before each outing.

Good deals

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Frequently asked questions

Can the vibrations of the motorcycle damage a smartphone?

Yes: engine vibrations can damage the optical stabiliser of the camera. A vibration dampener, like the one from Quad Lock, filters these shocks between the mount and the phone.

Should you mount your phone on the handlebars or on the steering column?

On the handlebars, it stays close to your hands and is easy to check. On the steering column, it is centred, more sheltered, and often less exposed to vibrations: Quad Lock offers mounts for both.

How can motorcyclists communicate while riding?

An intercom mounted to the helmet, like those from Sena or the Scorpion Exo-Com, connects the rider, passenger, and group motorcyclists. It also allows you to listen to the GPS and make calls while keeping your hands on the handlebars.

Is a dedicated motorcycle GPS better than a smartphone?

The Beeline Moto displays simplified navigation, readable at a glance, with good battery life and weather resistance. The smartphone offers more functions but consumes more power and is sensitive to rain.

Does the Highway Code allow intercoms on motorcycles?

Headphones and earpieces are prohibited while driving, but systems integrated into helmets are allowed. However, the phone must never be held in hand during driving.