Motorcycle Phone Mount Reviews

A motorcycle phone mount offers a variety of advantages when riding a motorcycle. In combination with the right helmet you can answer your phone handsfree or simply use the phone as a GPS nav system. Additionally it minimizes the risk of answering your phone while driving without the right equipment. Since motorcycle handlebars offer very little space for you to place your phone mount, as the instrument panel already takes up much of the space, finding the right mounting system that will eventually “blend in” is crucial. That’s why we review a variety of different motorcycle phone mounts in the table below.

Motorcycle Phone Mount Reviews

Name	($)	Suitable for	Details
Case Mirror Stem Phone Mount	54.99	Apple iPhone 5 / 5S	* Mounts on motorcycle Mirror Stem * Fits bars with a diameter between 8mm - 16mm (0.3"-0.6" approx) * IPX4 Waterproof Tough Case * Sensitive front lens ensures your phone can be accessed easily: Make & receive calls; use camera / video
Motorcycle Crossbar Phone Mount	59.99	Samsung Galaxy S5 / S4 / S3 iPhone 5 / 5S	* Mounts on motorcycle handle bar * Fits bars with a diameter between 8mm - 16mm (0.3"-0.6" approx) * Armor-X IPX8 waterproof case (can withstand being accidentally immersed into water to a depth of 2 meters / 6.6 feet) * 360º tilt & swivel
So Easy Rider V5 Smartphone Case Mount	48.00	iPhone 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, 3GS, iPod Touch Samsung Galaxy Note 1 2 or Galaxy S4 / S5 HTC ONE Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX X Google Nexus 4 5 Universal Max support Smartphone size 16.2 x 11.2 x 3.5 cm	* Mounts on motorcycle handle bar * Universal, fits 99.9% of motorcycle handle bars
ARKON Smartphone Motorcycle Mount	27.95	iPhone 5S / 5C / 4S Samsung Galaxy S5 / S4 / S3 Galaxy Note 3 / 2 Google Nexus 5 Motorola Moto X Universal phone mounts up to 5.95 in. x 3.12 in. x .33 in.	* Mounts to handle bar * Fits to bar with max 33mm in diameter * Water resistant case allows operation of the device with case on
Hella / DIN Powered Motorcycle Case Phone Mount	84.99	Apple iPhone 5, 5S	* Mounts to handle bar * Clamp to common diameters: 1 x 55mm M8 screw bolt; 1 x 60mm M8 screw bolt; 1 x 65mm M8 screw bolt * IPX4 waterproof Tough Case * Ultimate Addons Hella / DIN / BMW style plug charger with connector and High quality FUSED (2 amp) cable * 3" extension arm
PRO Motorcycle Tough Case Phone Mount	44.99	Apple iPhone 5, 5S	* Mounts on motorcycle handle bar * Fits bars with a diameter between 19mm - 33mm (0.75"-1.3" approx) * IPX4 waterproof Tough Case
PRO Motorcycle Handlebar Phone Mount	26.99	Samsung Galaxy S3 / S4 / S5 Fits phones not larger than 138mm x 75mm x 15mm	* Mounts to handlebar * Fits to bars with a diameter between 19mm - 35mm. * IPX4 standard waterproof soft case

Factors to Consider When Looking for the Right Motorcycle Phone Mounting System:

Choosing the right motorcycle phone mounting system for your handlebar can be a bit tricky since we have to consider the limitation in the space that is available on your handlebar. Along with this, you may also want to consider installing an optional battery charger mounting as well since you may well need to charge your phone from time to time while traveling on the road. Making the right choices means maintaining the clutter of the instrument panel on your handlebars to a minimum since you need every available space to enable you to gain access to all of your control switches. Besides this, there are a lot more factors to consider that will eventually make you decide on what type of motorcycle phone mount will be adequate enough to suit your riding needs.

• Standard Mounting Features: There are two types of mounting clamps that most motorcycle phone mounting systems incorporate into their design. The most commonly used is the “U” bolt clamp that goes underneath the handlebar and through the main mounting base itself. Although it has been very efficient in keeping the mounting system steady on the handlebar, it starts to loosen up after prolonged exposure to the frequent vibration of the engine and the shock absorbers. It soon came to a point that the need of silicon rubber sleeves was incorporated on the mounting area, prior to securely fastening the entire mounting base with the “U” bolt since motorcycle handlebars are primarily made out of chrome and have a smooth mirror like finish which was naturally slippery.Full clamping system mounts are considered as the best choice when choosing a phone mount for your motorcycle since it covers the entire circumference of the handlebar which securely fastens itself all around. Usually having serrated gimps inside its inner portions, these clamp systems cover more areas of the handlebars compared to that of “U” bolt clamps. The pressure that it exerts is equal all around the area of where it is mounted, ensuring that it will never loosen up regardless of any vibrations that it absorbs from the engine or on the road.

• Materials: ABS plastic is the most common mounting system material that is used on motorcycle phone mounts since you have to consider the harsh environmental factors that go along with riding in the open air on your motorcycle. ABS plastics are mostly resilient from shock, UV rays and corrosion from oils and acids and with the nature of its application as a phone mounting system, it is one of the most adequate materials for this type of use. The main mounting cradle may also be lined with silicon rubber to protect the phone from incurring necessary scratches as a result of mounting it which also helps to absorb shock from engine vibrations.Other mounting systems are made from metal alloys which are light as well as being durable but do cost more than regular plastic mounting systems. These alloy mounting systems do have one slight disadvantage when it comes to malleability since it is very hard to put them back to their proper shape and even though you may succeed at it, its integrity may not be reassuring enough to provide you with the proper mounting and protection for your phone.

• Versatility: Versatility is very important when it comes to choosing the right motorcycle phone mount since you need to have a mounting system that can easily be adjusted for proper and convenient viewing angles similar to that of a car’s rear view mirror. Pivot joints are usually the best choice when it comes to being able to provide you with a 45 degree viewing angle which you can easily adjust accordingly to your preference. Avoid mounting systems that give you a hard time in adjusting your viewing angle while you are currently driving since its hard enough to maneuver a motorcycle with one hand while you are adjusting your mounting system.

• Upgradable Accessories: Motorcycle phone mounting systems usually come with an adjustable mounting cradle which can accommodate a variety of phones that have LCD touchscreens as wide as 5 inches. These mounting cradles are usually fixed although some models offer a detachable cradle that can be replaced with a bigger mounting capacity that can fit in tablet sized touchscreens up to 10 inches. Upgradable cradle mounts have 2 to three sides that support your tablet or phone and it is better to choose a mounting system that can securely hold your gadget on all 4 sides.

Another thing to consider is that not all smart phones and tablets are water proof to begin with and it is unlikely that your phone will even survive being mounted on your handlebar without getting wet. Mounting cradles with built-in weatherproof sleeves can be used to give your phone or tablet the protection it needs when you plan on using it on road trips. These weatherproof protectors offer you an efficient means of mounting your phone on your handlebar all throughout the duration of your trip without having to worry about getting it wet.

Sleeve protectors such as these are made from silicon rubber and have a transparent polyurethane front panel cover which allows you to access your phones touchscreen without having to worry about moisture damaging your phone. These sleeve protectors may come in various sizes and are mounted independently from the backside of the mounting cradle which means that you may have to remove the original mounting cradle itself.

Another optional but highly recommended accessory is a mountable battery charger which you can install beside the phone mounting system which ensures that you have the convenience of being able to charge your phone or any gadget for that matter while you are traveling on your motorcycle. Most of these bar mounted charging accessories were designed to withstand harsh driving conditions such as rain, snow and dust and were built accordingly for outdoor use.

• Warranty: Motorcycle phone mounting systems are considered outdoor accessories and should be expected to perform just like any outdoor related equipment considering the nature of its use. Having an average market price of $34 to $47 for the standard phone mounting, a good quality product such as this should carry a manufacturer’s warranty against any aspect of defects with regard to materials and craftsmanship. Replacement parts should also be readily available from the manufacturer which assures you that in any case that your phone mounting system would reach the end of its warranty, you will be able to avail genuine replacement parts that are compatible with your mounting system.