Using your phone as a motorcycle GPS is now standard: automatic updates, specialised apps, lower cost. You need the right mount and settings to ride with confidence.
Choose a handlebar mount
- Anti-vibration arm — protects camera and screen.
- Solid fit — check handlebar diameter (22 or 28 mm).
- Button access — volume and sleep with gloves.
Battery life
- Charge from the bike (USB or 12 V).
- Lower brightness if still readable in daylight.
- Close background apps before riding.
Rain protection
Waterproof case or capped mount. Modern screens work with thin gloves; in winter use touch-compatible gloves.
Which app?
Install a dedicated motorcycle app — not Google Maps. BikerTribe works on Android and iPhone with a free tier. See our Tips blog.