Sena has released its first modular helmet with built-in intercom, but Australians will have to wait for the Outrush as... Read More
The biggest problem with many Bluetooth helmet intercoms is the poor quality of sound, but the new Sena 50R and... Read More
If it meant pandemic travel restrictions could be eased, would you download the Federal Government’s coming TraceTogether coronavirus tracing phone app? We want your opinion, so please take part in our poll at the end of this article. This poll is now closed. Click here for results. Click here for... Read More
The RoadOne controller replaces messy multiple switches to operate electrical accessories such as chargers, heated grips and seat, dash cams... Read More
Harley-Davidson will return the Road Glide to its 2020 CVO range with a special Harley-branded Sena 30K Bluetooth unit that... Read More
French company EyeLights already makes head-up display units for cars and is now planning to move into motorcycles with a revolutionary EyeRide connection system for large group intercom. Instead of using Bluetooth to connect, it uses a data connection to a Discord app server. While EyeRide promises virtually unlimited group... Read More
Sena has introduced the next generation of Bluetooth helmet intercoms with the new 50 series that includes wifi capability to... Read More
As much as we like the idea of wire-free vibration technology to introduce sound into a helmet, we just don’t... Read More
Sena’s new 10C Evo helmet intercom arrives this week with a slimmer profile and an integrated 4K camera that allows you to narrate and include background music. Tracey Pola of Sena Australia says the $589 unit will arrive this week and the entire shipment is pre-sold. The popularity of both... Read More
Neckmike intercom is similar to those tactical headsets you’ve seen the good guys using in Hollywood blockbusters. It’s the product... Read More
AGV is the latest helmet manufacturer to partner with leading Bluetooth company Sena to develop a special aerodynamic ARK intercom... Read More
If you’re sick of fiddling with the fiddly screws to mount your Bluetooth intercom, this budget EJEAS Quick20 is worth considering with its excellent audio quality. It is Chinese made (as most Bluetooth units probably are!) and costs just $A185 each ($US129, €113,￡103) through their EJEAS website. Quick clasp This unit is... Read More
Sena +Mesh review by Jim Hulme The Sena +Mesh Adaptor is designed to seamlessly and easily link riders into a group... Read More
If you have been looking for an open-face helmet with Bluetooth communication, the new Sena Savage is the answer. It features... Read More
BMW Motorrad has now teamed up with Sena Bluetooth communication to provide special a “Fit-for-All” motorcycle helmet two-way intercom system that can be extended up to six people. Basically it’s a Sena 10 series intercom with a BMW badge and probably a “BMW price”! We asked BMW Motorrad Australia how... Read More
Domio Sport Bluetooth helmet system is claimed to provide music without internal speakers and messy wires. However, we have our... Read More
Bluetooth giant Sena has introduced a +Mesh wireless adaptor that will link any version of their intercoms to any number... Read More
Bluetooth giant Sena has moved into motorcycle helmets with integrated intercom systems over the past couple of years, adding full-face helmets, a half-helmet and now the open-face Savage. Last year I reviewed the Sena Momentum full-face helmet and I was so impressed it has now become my go-to helmet. Read my... Read More
The new Neckmike headset should resolve the two biggest problems with wearing earphones connected to your phone when riding. (UPDATE:... Read More
Hi-fi quality sound is coming to motorcycle helmets after Cardo Systems, makers of the popular Scala Bluetooth helmet intercom, announced... Read More
Production of SlimBuds Bluetooth motorcycle earphones has begun a year after the company launched its successful crowd-funding program and they will be ready for shipping in August. CEO Alperen Topay recently sent me a set of pre-production earphones and the associated app to test ahead of production models which will cost $US140 (about... Read More
Bluetooth company Sena has moved into the helmet business with the release of its Momentum full-face helmet range with integrated... Read More
BMW Motorrad has released its latest range of digital technology for connected riding featuring naturally spoken directions, cable-free charging and... Read More
Imagine being able to send a written message to traffic thanking them for leaving a gap, warning them of emergency braking or abusing them for cutting you off! A simple wave or finger gesture has always been enough for me, but some may like more precise communication. Now French company Omicron... Read More
There are a lot of Bluetooth earplugs hitting the market, but they are heavy and bulky and uncomfortable under a... Read More
Many riders now have Bluetooth intercom units in their helmets to talk to other riders, take and make phone calls... Read More
One of the most feature-packed, expensive, heaviest and biggest smart helmets yet, the CrossHelmet X1, has achieved its crowd-funding goal and is set for production in 2018. UPDATE: Their website is now up and running at: https://www.crosshelmet.com/ Read about the coming smart helmet revolution The Japanese CrossHelmet X1 looks enormous,... Read More
Bluetooth helmet systems now allow riders on any type of motorcycle to listen to music while they ride, but are... Read More
America’s newest motorcycle company, Vanguard, has teamed up with fellow American Bluetooth company FUSAR and Isle of Man helmet company Veldt to... Read More
New SlimBuds Bluetooth motorcycle earphones are claimed to be the most comfortable and secure with an app that dampens wind noise, but highlights important sounds for safety. Mechanical engineer Alperen Topay came up with the idea of slim-fitting earphones while on his daily motorcycle commute to work as an R&D engineer at one... Read More
If police are fining riders for wearing helmet cameras, how can police wear them without breaking the road rules? The... Read More
A South Australian rider has been warned about wearing a motorcycle helmet camera as confusion reigns over the laws on... Read More
Bluetooth experts have produced a Cavalry half helmet with built-in communicator mainly for the American cruiser market. There is no word on its availability yet in Australia through Sena distributors Earmold. Earmold owner Aaron Dalle-Molle says the Cavalry is available for sale in the US at $349. “So I’d be... Read More
The next-generation Sena 30K Bluetooth system will have improved networking so the connection isn’t lost when a rider leaves a... Read More
Bluetooth company Sena has introduced the Freewire which gets rid of any wires for CB, music or phone on the... Read More
Any motorcycle or bicycle helmet can now be turned into a smart “Iron Man” helmet with the FUSAR app and various associated hardware products that even allows unlimited-range communication. While many riders may bemoan the coming wave of hi-tech connectivity being introduced to motorcycle and helmet electronics, there is no... Read More
Interphone has released a range of new Bluetooth intercoms with a new low-profile design, more talk time, smarter pairing and... Read More
The Satechi Bluetooth remote media button adds functionality to your smartphone that will suit many motorcycle riders if mounted conveniently... Read More
You can pay hundreds of dollars for a Bluetooth intercom, or less than $50 for a cheap unit, but do they really work? We tested a cheap $40 Chinese-made D2 500m intercom from Gear Best and found that, yes, they do work, but there are obviously some shortcomings. For a... Read More
After about 10 years of faithful service and being absolutely flogged constantly, my dependable Sena SMH10 Bluetooth intercom has finally... Read More
The Bluetooth Headwave Tag sticks to the back of your helmet and uses vibrations to turn it into a speaker,... Read More
American Bluetooth communications company Cardo has integrated its new group communication technology into a small group with range of up to 1.6km, Smartphone remote operation and “unbreakable” communication. Cardo introduced their auto-adaptive Dynamic Meshwork Communications (DMC) technology in the Scala Rider Packtalk which allows three to 10 riders to communicate... Read More
Smart helmets of the future may not only have integrated Bluetooth, GPS, communication, head-up display and noise-cancelling technology but also... Read More
Adventure riders who lose smartphone connectivity in the bush can now connect with their riding mates and track their position with a... Read More
These BearTek smart motorcycle gloves will allow you to operate your phone via Bluetooth and/or your GoPro camera via wifi by just pressing your thumb to your fingers. Texan company Blue Infusion Technologies has been making their BearTek smart gloves for motorcycle riders, skiers and cyclists for some time, but... Read More
Instead of wearing headphones under your helmet or installing speakers inside, the Headwave Tag turns your helmet into a speaker.... Read More
Sena is the first company to unveil a noise-cancelling motorcycle helmet that works much like noise-cancelling headphones as made popular... Read More
Check out the hilarious video about being a pillion or “riding bitch”. Then read our serious tips on the joys of sharing your ride with someone else. My first pillion ride was also the first time I did the old ton (100mph or 160km/h) on a bike. It was 1974-ish and... Read More
Motorcyclists applaud any move that makes drivers more attentive but now the French are banning earphones for all motorists, including motorcycle... Read More
Motorcycle helmets are becoming so smart with Bluetooth, sensors, cameras and more that they are a drain on battery power,... Read More
One of the most popular Bluetooth intercom systems has introduced group intercom for 10 riders that can’t be broken even when one or more riders drops out of range. Cardo’s Scala Rider Packtalk now has auto-adaptive DMC technology which allows three to 10 riders to communicate without worrying that one rider... Read More
Singapore company Vertix is now offering a motorcycle Bluetooth intercom called the Raptor-i that features a handlebar remote control option,... Read More
Many motorcycle riders love their helmet headsets, GPS, smartphone (or smartwatch!) and helmet camera, but find they are often plagued... Read More
Bluetooth company Sena is the first to combine an action camera with a Bluetooth headset in one unit, the 10C. Australian distributor Aaron Dalle-Molle of Earmold says he is not yet sure when it will arrive in Australia, but when it does, we will alert readers. Cost is expected to... Read More
Imagine controlling your helmet camera via spoken instructions, narrating your video with crystal clarity while you ride and hearing... Read More
The Sena SMH10 was my favourite Bluetooth communication system … until now. The Sena 20S is simply streets ahead! READ... Read More
Charging and powering all those electrical motorcycle accessories you carry with you on your travels can be a nightmare. There’s your phone, camera, Bluetooth headset, GPS, CB, heated vest … the list goes on. Thankfully, this compact little device is now making my travelling life a little simpler. It’s a... Read More
For many people, the iPhone is an all-in-one activity hub. Whether it’s being used for communication, music, photography, or gaming,... Read More
It’s great to get away from it all on a motorcycle adventure, camping in the bush and roughing it. But... Read More
Shark Explore-R motorcycle helmet is so versatile you can use it for adventure riding, street fighting, touring, cruising, track days or riding in the pouring rain. The French-made helmet features a lightweight carbon aramid fibre and multiaxial glass fibre shell, removable peak, drop-down sunglass visor, removable clear visor, clip-on tinted... Read More