Updated September 2026 · 58 products compared
By Stef Zeps · The Gear Post · How we choose and rank gear
Best motorcycle gadgets for bikers
Gadgets either earn a place on the bike or they end up in a drawer. This ranking only contains kit that survives the three things that kill consumer electronics on a motorcycle: constant vibration, weather, and being operated with gloves on.
Every position comes from live data — owner feedback across the retailers we track, the current price against its recent history, and how many North American retailers actually stock it today. We publish no overall numeric verdict. Nothing here is a paid placement.
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Our recommendations are editorially independent.
Our top picks
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, currently 36% below list, 2 real product photos on file.
$13.95
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 2 real product photos on file.
$369.99
The ranking, 1 to 10
- 1
Tirox
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, currently 36% below list, 2 real product photos on file.
Three-sided brush that cleans a chain in one pass without shredding knuckles.
See prices$13.95
$21.95
- 2
Kriega
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 5 real product photos on file.
A 16-litre riding pack with a harness that does not slide at speed.
See prices$199
- 3
OptiMate
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file.
Battery tender with a CAN-bus mode for BMW and modern electronics.
See prices$89.95
- 4
ABUS
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file.
Alarmed disc lock with a 100 dB siren that thieves hate.
See prices$149
- 5
ROK Straps
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 3 real product photos on file.
The luggage solution that lives under your seat.
See prices$19.99
- 6
BestRest
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 3 real product photos on file.
A metal-bodied 12 V compressor that airs up a flat in under three minutes.
See prices$134.95
- 7
Kriega
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 2 real product photos on file.
A genuinely waterproof roll-top tail pack with a bombproof strap system.
See prices$119
- 8
GoPro Hero 12 BlackBest premiumGoPro
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 2 real product photos on file.
The previous-generation HERO, still 5.3K60 with HyperSmooth 6.0, usually sold well below the HERO13.
See prices$369.99
- 9
SW-Motech
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file.
Quick-lock tank bag sized for a phone, wallet and a rain layer.
See prices$119
- 10
Kryptonite
Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file.
Hardened chain and disc lock combo for parking overnight on the street.
See prices$119.95
Side by side
- Tirox 360 Chain BrushPrice varies
- Best for
- Best overall
- Best for
- Chain cleaning
- Verdict
- Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, currently 36% below list, 2 real product photos on file.
- Kriega R16 BackpackPrice varies
- Best for
- 16 L
- Verdict
- Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 5 real product photos on file.
- OptiMate 4 Dual Program ChargerPrice varies
- Best for
- Standard / CAN-bus
- Verdict
- Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file.
- ABUS Granit Detecto X-Plus 8077 Alarm Disc LockPrice varies
- Best for
- CR2
- Verdict
- Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file.
- ROK Straps Adjustable Tie-DownsPrice varies
- Best for
- 2 straps
- Verdict
- Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 3 real product photos on file.
- CyclePump Expedition Tire InflatorPrice varies
- Best for
- Aluminium
- Verdict
- Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 3 real product photos on file.
- Kriega US-10 DrypackPrice varies
- Best for
- 10 L
- Verdict
- Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 2 real product photos on file.
- GoPro Hero 12 BlackPrice varies
- Best for
- Best premium
- Best for
- 1720 mAh Enduro
- Verdict
- Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 2 real product photos on file.
- SW-Motech PRO Micro Tank BagPrice varies
- Best for
- Cover included
- Verdict
- Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file.
- Kryptonite Evolution Chain LockPrice varies
- Best for
- 10 mm hex
- Verdict
- Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file.
| Product | Best for | Best for | Our verdict | Reference price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirox 360 Chain Brush | Best overall | Chain cleaning | Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, currently 36% below list, 2 real product photos on file. | Price varies | See details |
| Kriega R16 Backpack | — | 16 L | Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 5 real product photos on file. | Price varies | See details |
| OptiMate 4 Dual Program Charger | — | Standard / CAN-bus | Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file. | Price varies | See details |
| ABUS Granit Detecto X-Plus 8077 Alarm Disc Lock | — | CR2 | Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file. | Price varies | See details |
| ROK Straps Adjustable Tie-Downs | — | 2 straps | Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 3 real product photos on file. | Price varies | See details |
| CyclePump Expedition Tire Inflator | — | Aluminium | Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 3 real product photos on file. | Price varies | See details |
| Kriega US-10 Drypack | — | 10 L | Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 2 real product photos on file. | Price varies | See details |
| GoPro Hero 12 Black | Best premium | 1720 mAh Enduro | Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 2 real product photos on file. | Price varies | See details |
| SW-Motech PRO Micro Tank Bag | — | Cover included | Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file. | Price varies | See details |
| Kryptonite Evolution Chain Lock | — | 10 mm hex | Strong owner feedback across the retailers we track, 4 real product photos on file. | Price varies | See details |
Tirox 360 Chain Brush
Our top-ranked pick right now. Prices move constantly — check the live listing.
How we rank
Positions are ordered from the data we hold, recalculated every time this page loads: the latest recorded price against its own recent history, how many North American retailers we can confirm stock the item, nightly link health checks and whether we hold real product photography. Broken listings drop out automatically. We do not publish an overall numeric score — read the full editorial methodology for what that means.
Glove-first controls
Anything you have to operate at speed needs physical buttons or a jog wheel. Touch panels that demand a bare fingertip get marked down hard.
Weather rating over marketing copy
IP65 handles spray; IP67 survives a real downpour and a pressure-washed bike. Unrated devices fail at the charge port first, and we weight that accordingly.
Mount quality counts as part of the product
A single rubber pad clamp shakes loose within a season. Metal claws with vibration damping and a tether point rank higher, especially for anything carrying a camera sensor.
Available from more than one retailer
A gadget stocked across several North American merchants means real price competition and easier warranty support, so multi-retailer availability lifts a product's placement.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the single best motorcycle gadget to buy first?
- A helmet communicator. It covers navigation prompts, music and rider-to-rider talk in one device, which means fewer stops and no reaching for a phone. Mesh systems suit groups; a Bluetooth pair is plenty for two riders.
- Do I need a mesh intercom or is Bluetooth enough?
- Bluetooth is fine for a rider and pillion or a fixed pair staying close together. Mesh keeps a group connected as riders drift apart and re-links automatically after a dropout, which is worth the extra spend from about four riders up.
- Are cheap handlebar phone mounts safe?
- Not for modern phones. High-frequency engine vibration damages optical image stabilisation hardware. Use a mount with a damping insert, and add a tether if you ride anything with a hard-edged vibration profile.
- How do you keep the prices on this page accurate?
- Prices and stock are refreshed daily from the North American retailers we track, and links are health-checked nightly. The figure on each card is what the merchant is charging when the page loads.
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