Picking a Radar Detector For Your Motorcycle

Let's face it - Radar detectors are useful not just for cars, but also for motorcycles. However, not all radar detectors would be suitable for a motorcycle; you have to know which ones to buy.

What are the considerations that apply when buying a radar detector for a motorcycle?

1. Include the ability to be carried around: Clearly custom-installed models can't be installed in motorcycle. So the model needs to have the ability to be carried around.
2. Be audible: Obviously when you're driving a motorcycle audio alerts wouldn't be heard very well because of the background noise. However, if the radar detector includes an option for an earphone jack, this problem is eliminated.
3. Be easy to control: The last thing the driver needs when driving fast is to struggle with the controls - this is a recipe for accidents. Consequently, some Escort radar detectors have a feature called SmartCord power adapter which can be effectively used as a secondary control unit for the device. This would be make its management a far easier task. Alternatively:
4. Be Cordless: instead of having to wrestle with cords, having a convenient, battery powered radar detector would be perfect for a motorcycle.

Out of all the alternatives I am aware of, I recommend two options, both would be excellent for a motorcycle.

(i) The Passport 8500 X50 Red Display: satisfies conditions 1, 2 and 3.

(ii) The Escort SOLO S2 Cordless: satisfies conditions 1, 2 and 4.

In addition, it's possible to use either radar detector with a HARD (Helmet Assisted Radar Detection) system which enables the driver to get a visual alert as well as an audio alert when a radar gun is nearby.

As always, it is important to note that radar detectors are not legal in all states and countries, so please make sure you verify that before you make any purchase.

In my website, Escort Radar Detector Review, I thoroughly analyze a variety of a radar detectors and radar jammes using several criteria (specifically, Price, Bands, False Alerts, Features, GPS capability and Detectability). In addition, I provide useful and helpful articles, including: Radar Detector Reviews: Some Useful Information and this one, Picking a Radar Detector For Your Motorcycle.

If you're looking for a radar detector, please come visit my site!

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