Moto Tachograph Dash Cam

Been riding the bike almost everyday for about a year and there are so many things which I have experienced. Listed here are my personal riding experience on the road:

Good:

• There are still helpful riders on the road who are willing to take some time off their busy schedule to help a stranded biker.
• There are more bikers who are taking motorcycle safety more seriously.
• Some cagers are more tolerant and make way for bikes to lane split.

Bad:

• All road users are getting crazier and crazier every day. They will just cut in front of you as long as there is enough space for them. As for the riders, they will just squeeze themselves in any space at a higher than normal speed.
• Drivers are not paying attention to the road. They are more engrossed with their phone than look out for any dangers on the road.
• They tailgate and are impatient. While waiting at traffic lights and the light just turn green, they will start honking.
• Both riders and drivers will just change lane without looking or signaling. They think they own the road or the road is empty that they can drive/ride however they like.
• Both riders and drivers are deaf and blind. Honking them and highlighting them to let them know that you are there has no effect. They will still come into your lane and act like they did nothing wrong.
• Pedestrian will also just run across the road with no care in the world and some of them even cross the road with their eyes glued on the phone screen.

Another reason for the dash camera is to save yourself from insurance scam, workshop  personnel who drives around and targets random cars to hit for commission, road rage, etc. I know there are dash cameras for cars but was curious about dash cameras for motorcycles and thus began the research process.

There were a lot of recommended brands in the market but with a tight budget I decided to get more budget friendly camera to give it a try.

Packaging:

   

   

Unboxing:

Open the box and there is another flap

Below the flap is the user manual...

...and the brain (screen) is below the user manual

Below the screen  are the cables, wires and both cameras

Unpacking:

All the items from the box.
Top (left to right): Back camera, wires to connect camera to screen, screen
Bottom (left to right): Cable ties, velcros x 2, front camera

Camera unit:

One side of the screen shows where the plug the camera ports and the USB to. B for Back camera, F for front and USB for USB port

There is a reset button on the main screen

The SD card and the power button is placed on the same side

The screen has 3 buttons to enter the Menu and to cycle through the options

This is how the video looks like with both cameras on. The inner screen is for the front camera

Quality:

Since installing the camera I did not take out the SD card to check on the quality so I cannot comment but the quality should be okay for identification purpose.

*Update 28/10/2020*

I just went through the footage of the dash cam as I was curious to know if there were any good footage which can be used to make a video montage for the trip. The camera is good for city use and riding. When going above the city limit at about 60km/h it produces a weird wavy type of recording. The back camera is able to record number plates clearly when cars are close which is the main purpose of the dash cam. The front camera is a bit harder to record details if you are riding in the rain and the camera is exposed to the elements. I have to apologise that I am unable to upload the footage as it exceeds the size limit.

Conclusion:

I cannot give a complete conclusion but I would recommend installing a dash camera on the bike as a extra protection from insurance fraud or road bully. If the main purpose of getting a dash cam is to have proof that you are in the right then this camera fits right in. Just don't go downloading the videos hoping to get great videos. If that is your purpose and have a bit more budget, I would suggest getting a more expensive dash cam.

 

Remember to ride safe, be vigilant and keep the rubber side down