Best motorcycle helmet cameras: use your head!

Modern digital action cameras such as GoPros can be great tools for bikers, especially when used as motorcycle helmet cameras.

By mounting them on your helmet or bike, you can not only record dramatic footage of your rides, which you might want to share on social media or simply keep for yourself, but it’s also useful both to record possible incidents, in the same way as a dash cam, and to analyse and potentially improve your riding.

But there’s also now so many different types of action camera available, and at a dizzying range of prices, that it’s not easy to know what you should go for.

What to look for in motorcycle helmet cameras

There are different sizes, weights and attachment systems available which should be considered if you’re contemplating fixing to your helmet, chest or bike.

Picture quality can vary widely, too – you should always go for something with a resolution of at least 1080p, with 4K currently the best.

Battery life is also an issue, and considering how most bikers ride, at least 60 minutes should be desirable while storage limits, durability, accessories, easy functionality, and quality ratings are all important, too.

But what’s out there? What can you get for your money and what’s included? Here’s our pick of some of the best-rated, most compact and portable for you to consider.

The Best Motorcycle Helmet Cameras

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