VIOFO MT1 Motorcycle Camera System In-Depth Review

[@mbiky]

Two points to keep in mind regarding vibration. First of all, when the mounting point vibrates, the camera will too. Many fairings vibrate more then you realize. Secondly, what really effects the Viofo, is the way the camera is mounted. The bracket is quite fragile, and the camera is flimsy. That means that one has to be very carefull how to go about with its cable. When the cable vibrates, it will make the camera vibrate too. So fix the cable as close to the camera as possible to prevent vibration due to a vibrating cable

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

I agree. I though the same thing when installing it. However; after these years and it's still on my bike, it is performing well. The mounts are lighweight and are still on STRONG. Only thing is that the UV exposure has made the camera's black color turn to a matte bronzy-gold color. Looks pretty cool but I preferred the black even the the gold color looks stock if you didn't know.

[@4loyal]

Hello Boss, I enjoyed your review of the Viofo dash cam; thanks for your honest and unbiased content. I own a Goldwing DCT Tour and am contemplating a dash cam for it. There are so many distracted motorist on the roads today, and that makes me feel like I need an extra measure of protection out there!!! Thanks Loyal.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Your concerns are founded. People drive like crazy every day. I believe that this system will work well for what you want to do. Nice bike by the way! Jealous

[@scottg4669]

I am looking at this set up also and have a 2018 GW Tour. If you installed this or any 2 camera system, where did you put the cameras? Scott

[@mybibleandmybike]

@@scottg4669did u get ur camera set up?

[@bakerXderek]

Actually doesn't look bad and great job on the vid bro.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Thanks! It's a pretty nice kit!

[@ricanryker6441]

Just recieved mine can't wait to install Can am ryker 900 POWER!!! THNX FOR INFO!

[@chris29396]

Where did you place the blue trigger wire. I am going to install on my Ryker rally this coming weekend

[@itsjnicolesworld1765]

Just seen your promo on your truck while waiting in line at the drive in so decided to follow😁

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

XD you're awesome! I appreciate the follow. My gf and I just got home. I just installed that sticker a few days ago. I'm super glad that it's getting my channel out. What did you go see? Thanks for saying hi and I hope I run into you again sometime!

[@LilPaul-ow9me]

I respect the honesty !

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Thanks! All of my reviews will always be honest. No point in saying good things about something that isn't worth it. That doesn't help anybody. Thanks for watching and I hope I earned you as a subscriber. Ride safe!!

[@LilPaul-ow9me]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss Money and greed my brother ! Thanks again and always stay true !

[@BatisChannelYT]

Hello! Great video! Just to point something, you said that there are similar options but cheaper on 10:33, which one you meant? To get it

[@broderp]

Follow up question: does this unit require constant power for any memory type features? If not, then wouldnt any parasitic current draw be negated by hooking both the positive and switched positive wires to a 12vdc switched supply?

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

No need for there to be power when the bike is off. Yes. That's what I did. However; to ensure there isn't too much current draw on the factory wiring, the blue switched 12v was hooked up to my running brake light & the main 12v line has its own dedicated fuse & relay. But yes. Assuming that the factory wires are well within the safe range given the extra current draw, what you proposed is a fine solution.

[@darkdiddler1439]

Good production quality. Might get one of these as a birthday present for a friend who rides. Little weary of the affiliate link stuff though, since unfortunately a lot of "reviewers" have ruined it by giving a product hugely high-priases knowing more people will use their link.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Yes it is an affiliate link and I completely understand your hesitation. Fortunately, artificial inflation has not affected this product in particular. $299 is the standard price for this unit. But if you happen to find a cheaper option, I encourage you to buy it. But if you could, click my link before you buy it. It would help me out even if you buy a different product than the one the link takes you to. Thanks a lot for your comment and I'm sure it will make an excellent gift!

[@darkdiddler1439]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss what I meant was a lot of immoral "reviewers" will avoid talking about negatives or even straight up lie about product aspects to make the product seem better than it is which makes viewers more keen to buy the product and therefore click on the affiliate link lol A lot of fraud reviewers do it now unfortunately which makes it really hard to trust whether their reviews are real or just praising a product to make more people use their affiliate links Know what I mean?

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

@@darkdiddler1439 I understand what you mean. I don't like that either. I strive to make my reviews non-biased. The only negatives that I found in this unit was that the GPS functionality requires a subscription, the parasitic draw, ( which is negligible) and the locked file feature being too sensitive. Aside from that, it performed as advertised. It will record video and loop record and it can be accessed via an app on the phone. All of which worked pretty flawlessly and has great video clarity in my opinion. Even tho Viofo sent me this item for free, there were absolutely zero strings attatched. They didn't pay me or incentivise me in any way. I am not obligated to say anything good about their product so you can rest assured that this review video is completely genuine. I hope this clears things up. Sorry about the earlier confusion.

[@darkdiddler1439]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss appreciate the clarification! Figured you seemed like a genuine reviewer, but can't ever be too careful when buying electronics these days - So much money to put out and you've always gotta hope you chose right lol

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

@@darkdiddler1439 i completely understand. And unless you know the reputation of the channel, you never know and it's best to ask. You did the right thing and I would've done the same. The person you are getting a gift for I'm sure is glad to have you around. If you're planning on getting them a gift like this, they must be special. I'm always here if you have any questions. I try to respond to everyone as quickly as I can. I hope you and your family are well and I hope to hear from you again! Cheers!

[@jbweldDude]

How does it cause a parasitic draw? I always assumed that if you spliced a trigger wire into a switched live the auxiliary equipment wouldn't be able to draw anything if the ignition was off? Am I missing something crucial here?

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

I completely agree and because of that, I wasn't expecting there to be any current draw when the bike was off. The trigger wire was connected to my running light on my rear brake. But if it still draws current regardless, that typically means that the wiring in the main box isn't exactly as great quality as it should be. It's a common issue in cheaper electronics.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

With that being said, the parasitic draw on it isn't as bad as it could be.

[@jtrigging]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss ​ I asked a retailer selling this, who asked the manufacturer, and they said "either none or so little it might as well be none"

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

@@jtrigging The draw that it pulls is very little. However; given how small my battery is on my bike, the parasitic draw is enough to justify a relay. However, other bikes will typically have a bigger battery than mine and wont need one. The manufacturers simply cut out as much weight as they could with my bike even so much to heavily shrink the battery. So the relay would only apply to those that are 6Ah or less. Even so, I decided not to install a relay on my bike to see how bad the draw is given how close it is to my max current draw and it barely drains the battery at all after sitting for 2 months. But it was more of a drain than when I didnt have it. So it comes down to (add a relay if you have the time). No rush in this case.

[@jtrigging]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss I'm on a Yamaha R3. I think it should be fine without the relay. By the way, I saw you soldering; did you solder the ACC (blue wire on cable with +/-)?

[@Maferto]

Can you adjust the vibration? They seem to vibrate a bit, don't they?

[@roywalls5595]

I am research best dual dash cam for my Piaggio mp3! Thanks for video MB.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

No problem! That's what I'm here for. Thanks for the comment!

[@tradewinds8607]

How is this holding up/working since the initial review?

[@MM-di3rt]

Thank you for the review! I'm actually looking for a dashcam that doesn't record while parked, but I'm concerned about the settings (like date or time shown on the footage) being reset when switching the motorcycle off... Does this cam have that problem?

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Unfortunately I can't check for you at the moment as I just moved. I didn't think to check that in my review. When I come around to it, I'll try to update you

[@rdavis4634]

Thank you for the video mate awesome job well done from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Awesome! No problem! I'm glad I could help and I appreciate you taking the time to comment! I hope I earned your sub if I haven't already! Hope to hear from you in the future. Ride safe! Cheers!

[@cengizkurban]

Great review.Thanks! I think i will get this one.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Thanks! I'm glad you found this video helpful. I hope this was able to earn you as a subscriber. Ride safe! Cheers!

[@efarm.net.aufarmersfrustra5685]

You seemed to skip the GPS issue. I want the GPS information. Can you elaborate the “pay to use what is already recorded”. Thanks for the information.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

At the time of installation, the GPS portion of the system required a subscription to use. If I remember right, it included a moving map, GPS coordinates, etc. I hope they removed that restriction now but that was how it was at the time.

[@photodevoto]

Hey there, great review. I actually watched it prior to purchasing one and it had all the info I was looking for. However, I've run into an issue with mine and I was wondering if you've come across the same problem. When recording in constant mode the system has to break files into 4GB chunks. That's normal-ish for camera systems. BUT what I found is that there's gaps between files. So when I got to connect the files all back up again into 1 straight recording there's a second or so missing between two files. Have you noticed or could you test your unit to see if the same thing happens? Viofo support has been unhelpful in troubleshooting this issue. I assume it's a firmware issue.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Hey! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It does sound like a firmware issue and I haven't checked my unit for such a problem. However; I personally wouldn't really consider it a problem since a 4Gb file is of decent length when it comes to stitching 2 clips together. Unfortunately I don't have a solution for you regarding this issue. I would just work around it. Upon reviewing my videos, it doesn't seem to have much missing at all. Maybe 1 second max which is nothing. If this is posing an issue for you due to editing, simply do a fade transition to bind files together and I'm sure it'll turn out great! If you happen to find the issue, I would love to hear about it so please keep me updated. Sorry I couldn't be more help to you. Ride safe! Cheers!

[@photodevoto]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss Yeah, unfortunately with my videos I'm not editing them in a way where I can cut in other footage to cover up the missing bits, even with a transition. I haven't seen this on any other camera - it seems like something that has long been solved - so I'm pretty disappointed with Viofo for having this problem. I was hoping it might have been a one-off on my unit but I guess not.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

@@photodevoto sorry to hear that. That really sucks. If you get a different system and that fixes the issue, please let me know.

[@photodevoto]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss I'm looking at the Innovv K5 right now. I'll let you know if they have the same problem or not.

[@r4pids]

Model review, thanks!!

[@NickMasseyRideon]

liked and subscribed, nice job mate

[@lalljp]

Something that always bothers me is reviewers don't actually show the options. I run my dashcams (except the front one) in 5fps timelapse mode (Viofo A129 Pro and Mobius cameras) for long term retention. So I always want to know what timelapse options cameras have. Reviewers don't care because it doesn't occur to them to do anything but full framerate high bitrate etc. Most cameras don't even list in the manual what options are available. The MT1 manual makes no mention of timelapse

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

I understand where you are coming from. I decided not to dive into it because it's not a super common usage case for this camera. Most people buying it want it for accident documentation. Although I can definitely see it's worth.

[@ericpeterson5935]

Thinking about getting one. Looking for simplicity and hands-off operation. I have a BMW Grand America and really only getting it for insurance purposes.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

This kit seems to fit the bill then. I still have it on my bike and I treat it like it's not even there. But I see the lights on the module still going all the time and the connections are secure. It's recording all the time and I don't have to hit a button to turn it on or anything. Pretty nice. I will note that since having this kit installed, the housing of the cameras turned into a beautiful gold due to uv rays. But still look and perform beautifully. Hope this helps! Ride safe and I hope you subscribed! Cheers!

[@ericpeterson5935]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss Thanks!

[@NickMasseyRideon]

I would be interested to see what the picture quality was like on a night time ride on a back road with no street lighting

[@--JohnDoe]

Viofo mt1 or Thinkware m1 ??? Does anyone have experience with both? Or what is the best video quality motorcycle dash cams?

[@corzza3]

Can you put up so photos of where you have it installed just for an idea

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

The thumbnail shows you the placement of the front camera and in the video, you see the location of the rear camera as well as the control box.

[@corzza3]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss I can’t really see the thumbnail without suggested videos but thank you

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

@@corzza3 sorry I don't have my bike near me at the moment. I just mounted the front camera on my windshield next to my mirror bases. The video shows it quickly where I was putting it.

[@corzza3]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss I did see that thank you and thank you for the video

[@poiXquared]

Liked and subbed.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

You're awesome! Thanks!

[@pelvishakerg271]

Really wanna get this but I’ve seen a few people have issues with vibration!

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

I can understand the vibration concers as this doesn't seem to have built-in image stabilization but I could be wrong. If it does have it, it isn't the best. But from the video you see in this review, you will have to make a judgement call on it and decide if the stabilization is good for your needs. All footage from the camera has not been altered in any way. So keep that in mind. Thanks for watching my review and I hope this helps! Subscribe if you haven't already! Ride safe! Cheers!

[@NickMasseyRideon]

sucks its not available and no time listed for more

[@big_beed]

I have a viofo dash cam for my car and if you toggle the GPS info stamp on it should be embedded in the video. Have you tried that?

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

I have. When I looked into this version, it seems that in order to use that function, is a separate purchase for that service.

[@SuperClotted]

Can the MT1 connect to a WiFi hotspot? Eg WiFi 'station' mode via app settings, to connect to hotspot or router. (Am considering this kit for a van install, due to IP66 rating)

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Good question. To my knowledge, the only wifi capability it has is simply to connect to your phone but that goes through bluetooth. I don't think you can have it connected to the internet in any way.

[@adampurvis6186]

Anybody has any good ideas on the front & rear camera system using a USB power bank?

[@florianalexander9183]

Any idea how it compares with the innovv K2 or other systems?

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Unfortunately I have no clue. This is my first camera system so I don't have much experience to compare it to.

[@exsoldier2012]

Hi what settings do you have on camera I installed today but still looking for best settings

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

I show my settings in this video while I scroll through the app.

[@exsoldier2012]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss OK thanks do you know how to change language 🤔and also any sd card will be fine? Looking to buy bigger 32 gb not enough for me

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

@@exsoldier2012 I have not looked into how to change the language. You may have to contact them about that if it doesn't indicate it in the manual. As far as the sd card, it can support micro sd cards up to 256gb. I switched to this one and it works great at a good price: amzn.to/31ZEdzn

[@exsoldier2012]

@@TheMotorcycleBoss hi unfortunately my camera came off sticky pads aren't good need to something strong to fit mount have you got any idea

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

@@exsoldier2012 the sticky pads that they supplied should've done the trick as long as it wasn't a curved surface and you cleaned the location thoroughly. But if not, your other option would be to drill them into your bike or picking up some 3M adhesive double-sided tape. You can probably find it at walmart. It works great.

[@Highlander803]

So with the Wi-Fi - Bluetooth connection, it sounds like I could use this as a rear view camera with my phone.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

I want to say yes. That sounds possible.

[@broderp]

Easy install?? @4:01 you are soldering something...how is this considered an easy instal? Easy is also relative to how simple a specific bike comes apart to hide wires and what space is available for hiding components. Lets not forget that not every person can or should be taking something apart. I use VIOFO's dash cams in my car- they are great. This seems on par with those and for insurance purposes this fits the bill perfectly, but is fairly complex to install. I wish you would have covered the microphone better. I heard it stinks. An option for an external microphone would be better. The remote function is somewhat a gimmick IMO, but perhaps installing it under the seat where it can be access for those few times you may want BT and/or improve microphone performance would be better. All most people will need to know if if its on and recording. A simple remote LED for the handlebars is all that is needed for that. At $300 (current price in USA on Amazon as of my comment) its steep. They are likely using existing product Technology and parts with a repackaging. Other products have a display, which this does not, so they are saving on that as well. A $220-$240 price would be more in order for this, I'm betting they have about $60 in parts cost in this. NIce product, but I'm not jumping on it yet. I mount my GHOST X camera to my motorcycle, not as good video as this VIOFO, but it's only $90 has 4 hours or so worth of battery run time and can be removed and take to any other bike or helmet mounted. After many years of use, I accidentally broke the USB port so cannot charge it, hence my viewing this video. Maybe time to try a GHOSTXL, bit not $300 for this.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

Thanks for posting your comment. The install is simple. Everything has a labeled connector and you only have to hook up a power and ground. The soldering was for the relay that I needed for my bike but depending on the parasitic draw allowable for your bike, it is not needed. I simply hooked the relay to any switched 12v wire. I used my rear brake running light for this project. But like I said, you may not need one. The system is quite pricey and I completely agree with you regarding the pricing. As far as the screen, assuming you plan to use this as a passive system as intended, it's not needed. You could hook your phone to it via bluetooth and stream the live data from either camera if you want. As far as the remote, it has a red light to indicate it is recording which I can see next to my odometer. This is a decent system for sport bikes as it is somewhat compact. But at the end of the day, everyone is looking for something different in a camera system and the Ghost may simply be a better fit for you. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and I hope to hear from you in my future videos one day. Ride safe! Cheers!

[@aegisranger]

It's an easy install because soldering is easy. If you can't handle soldering, use a crimp connector.

[@MrAntionemorris]

How to get the picture off the sd card onto the computer and into a playable video on your phone

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

I have an android phone so you could just use a dongle to connect it to your phone or you can just plug the SD card into your computer, go to "My PC", find your SD card, drag the videos off of the SD card onto your desktop, plug your phone into the computer (unlocked), go to My PC, find your phone, go to the folder named DCIM, drag and drop your videos into that folder. Or you can just connect to the camera on the bike via bluetooth and download the videos directly from there.

[@frenkydigital3649]

Caz fai online

[@pumaroger75]

These softwares are basically always the same, produced by two or three companies. Quality sucks regardless of how much you spend. You can't even read a license plate when things get chaotic like in an accident, the only time you'll remember you had this crap installed.(experience)