Motorcycle Communication

If you could turn the clock back for several decades to ride a motorcycle of those times, you would find yourself along with your thoughts and feelings in the middle of nowhere if things went wrong. Fortunately, now the game has changed for the better with modern-day motorcycle communication systems like intercom and Bluetooth devices, which make it easy to stay connected on the go with fellow riders, passengers and even your loved ones. Such motorcycle communication systems are available in a variety of models on our virtual shelves, so you're sure to find the right one for your application.

Motorcycle intercom systems have gained extreme popularity over the past few years. Their functionality, performance and reliability improve with each and every model release, providing the user with new features and benefits that make communication on the move easier, more comfortable and enjoyable. As the technology improves, motorcycle communication systems become more and more compact, which allows them to mount into your helmet without compromising your comfort and safety. The latest units can be paired with smartphones, music players and other smart devices that expand the boundaries of communication and deliver the finest user experience possible.

By design, all motorcycle intercom systems can be divided into two main types, wired and wireless. The first one is the basic type of bike systems, which in most cases can be used for conversations between a rider and his or her vehicle occupants only. Such systems feature wires that run from the rider and the passengers into a special control box that houses the battery and other electronics. On the other end, the wires connect to the motorcycle helmet speaker (or speakers) and a microphone to allow the user to hear and speak to another person.

Unlike wired intercom systems, their wireless counterparts are not limited to rider-passenger communications only. Designed and manufactured utilizing the innovative Bluetooth technology, they can be used to communicate with other bikers on the road given that they have a similar system installed. The greatest advantages of the Bluetooth intercom system are its ability to connect to other smart devices, and the absence of wires, so the user doesn’t need to unplug the unit when getting off the bike. Even taking into account that most Bluetooth systems provide a significantly short range of hundreds of feet, they are far more user-friendly and functional than other devices.

Bluetooth systems are the most popular type of wireless communication devices, although they are not the only ones. There are three other types of radio technologies used in motorcycle intercoms, including GMRS, FRS, and FM. The first two are the modern variation of old-school walkie-talkies with the maximum range of several miles. FM units operate in a similar way to your radio. They provide clear sound, yet their coverage is shorter than of FRS and GMRS devices. The main drawback of all these systems is that other people can hear your conversations, however, on the open road, most likely, you'll have a fairly private one.