Said to "double the driving protection", the Bike Guardian is described as the "first 'dash cam' specifically for motorcyclists".
Developed by Italian rider communications specialist Midland and launched onto the market at the start of 2019, the device doubles with a new Wi-Fi camera that was unveiled at EICMA. "Driving protection and camera control are the main focus of Bike Guardian Wi-Fi, which can be managed via an app. The standard accessories supplied also make it perfect to be installed on the windscreen of a car.
"The term 'dash cam' identifies a camera which records video of each moment you are driving in traffic continuously, in order to witness a problem, an accident, a dispute, or a fall or other problem or incident.
"For a long time, dash cams have been reserved for cars and other multi-wheel vehicles, but now these special cams are also available for those who normally move on two wheels.
"Midland was the first to put the compact and lightweight Bike Guardian on the handlebars. And Midland, again, is the first to introduce a Wi-Fi version of the Bike Guardian, which can be used not only on motorcycles and scooters, but also in your car".
Installation of Bike Guardian is quick and easy - the cylindrical 'dash cam' is fixed to the handlebars with the provided universal support and it connects to the power cable which, in turn, is connected to the ignition key assembly or to a compatible power hub already installed on the vehicle.
The Bike Guardian records on a micro SD card (up to 64 GB) and has an internal rechargeable battery with an autonomy of around two hours. If your daily trips are short, the battery life may be enough, but the manufacturer always recommends to power Bike Guardian via a cable, which is the only configuration that automatically activates the "video rec" as soon as you switch on the engine (and, similarly, switches it off when you turn off the engine).
"What can the Bike Guardian see? Everything in front of you and partly at the sides while riding. The recording is in a loop with 1080p full HD or 720p resolution. This means that the content will be overwritten as soon as the microSD has no memory left. The purpose is not to lose any frame and to record every instant".
MIDLAND
www.midlandeurope.com
