Five Top Motorcycle Gadgets

Owning a motorcycle is a thrilling experience, riding solo or as part of a group is exhilarating. It does not matter what motorcycle you have there is always room for improvements that can make your ride more enjoyable. Modern technology presents a wide range of gadgets that can take your pride and joy to new heights and make you the envy of your biker club. Below are five top motorcycle gadgets to improve your riding experience.

Camera Equipment

The vast majority of motorcyclists will more often than not use  or other recording equipment in case of accidents or unexpected confrontations between motorists. Not all journeys will be smooth, so you need to be well prepared to deal with any eventuality. But it is not all negative, cameras are great at capturing those amazing rides through beautiful scenery, helping you keep those memories forever.

Communication

Riding a motorcycle presents several challenges, one of which is not being able to communicate with your passengers. You might have the odd hand signal but what if you want to hold a long conversation. But nowadays motorcycle helmets are equipped with Bluetooth and  hands free communication that is integrated into the bike. These systems can connect with your mobile phone or GPS tracking so that you can dial into the same channels. What is even more amazing is that this technology can be activated via voice commands.

Security

The biggest challenge that motorcycle owners experience is ensuring that their bike is secure. Motorcycles are one of the easiest vehicles to steal, especially when no security measures are present. Often stolen motorcycles are either sold on or broken down for parts. But modern technology is here to help once again, with alarms and immobilisers. Some  GPS tracking systems can be expensive but they are worth the price particularly if you value your motorcycle. However, there are some cost-effective motorcycle alarms  that will do a good job of deterring thieves.

Satellite Navigation

When it comes to planning your next ride a sat-nav will be your best friend. These navigation systems are waterproof and will have bright touch screens that are easy to use day or night. They are also compatible with your motorcycle helmet meaning that you can connect it via Bluetooth technology and receive turn-by-turn spoken directions. While fiddling with the sat-nav in a car can be done, it is a lot more difficult to do on a motorcycle which is why this piece of technology should be one of the first gadgets you purchase.

Lighting

Finally, there is lighting, which is vital at night or in poor weather conditions. There have been huge developments in lighting technology for motorcyclists to make sure that they can be seen clearly by other motorists and reduce road traffic accidents. Helmets can be fitted with wireless brake lights and LED light strips around the motorcycle and its wheels making you significantly more visible. You should make sure that your bike is fitted with the proper lighting devices over any cosmetic additions to your motorcycle.

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