Motorbike Cameras
How to choose a motorbike camera
Why a bike camera is different
A car dash cam sits in a dry cabin on soft mounts. A bike camera is exposed to rain and road spray, bolted to a frame that vibrates constantly, and has to be operated by someone wearing gloves. Sealing, vibration tolerance and a remote or handlebar control are the three things that separate a proper bike unit from a car camera on a bracket.
Mounting position decides your footage
Fairing or handlebar mounts give a stable view of the road; helmet mounts follow where you look but pick up more movement. Two of the three units here run on a supercapacitor rather than a lithium cell, which is the part that matters on a machine parked in the sun. Enough resolution to read a plate in traffic is the usual benchmark.
Compare the types
 720p dual |  1080p dual with GPS |  1080p dual, IP67 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 720p front and rear | 1080p front and rear | 1080p front and rear |
| GPS in the file | No | Yes, speed and route | No |
| Footage to phone | Check the listing | Over WiFi | Over WiFi |
| Parking mode | Yes | Yes, through the hardwire kit | Check the listing |
| Suits | A first camera on a budget | Evidence with speed and position | Heat, rain and long days |
| See | Dual Motorbike Dash Cam 720p | Dual Motorcycle Camera 1080p with GPS | Dual Motorcycle Dash Cam 1080p IP67 |
Buying guides
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Common questions
Will it survive rain?
Yes. These are sealed units built for full weather exposure, unlike car cameras; the rating is on each listing.
Can I use it with gloves on?
Most include a bar mounted remote or oversized controls for exactly that.
Are motorbike cameras legal in New Zealand? NZ law
Yes. The footage is yours to keep and to give to Police or an insurer, and recording other road users in public is not restricted. Mount the camera so it does not cover a light or the plate and does not get in the way of the controls. If the bike is used for paid work, the Privacy Act 2020 applies to the footage in the same way as a dash cam in a rideshare car.