Lots of motorcycle manufacturers are now able to transfer styling features from their superbike categories to low-displacement bikes. KTM is no different, with their 125 and 390 Duke being one of the most popular examples. From now on, these two variants will be fully Euro 5 compliant.
For refresher’s sake, many motorcycle riders in Europe start riding when they are between 17 and 19 years old. These riders can only apply for an A1 motorcycle license, enabling them to ride a bike with a maximum displacement of 125cc.
For this category, the 125 Duke is probably the most aggressive bike, with its engine producing 15 horsepower and various quality-of-life features such as: ByBre front and rear disc brakes, WP suspension, and inverted USD front fork.
On the other hand, if you are stuck at the A2 license (bike is at least 395cc and produces 35 kW), the 390 Duke is for riders looking for one of the ultimate mid-displacement bikes in Europe. It produces triple the horsepower (44 horsepower) than its 125 brethren, and it features ABS to keep its power in check. Other than that, some notable features are: WP front fork, adjustable rear suspension, and slipper clutch.
As these two will now be fully Euro 5 compliant, KTM has prepared some new color schemes, including grey and white. So, if you are only limited to A2 or A1 licenses, these two bikes from KTM are optimal when it comes to aggressive looks and an uncompromised feature package.
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We have finally found a great budget action camera under $100 that can record videos in 4K resolution at 50fps! Yes, you heard that right, and this time, there is no catch. Crosstour has really kicked it out of the park here. Obviously, they had to make some sacrifices, but nothing too severe to make this yet another shoddy wannabe GoPro killer.
Actually, this is one of the action cameras that can prove worthy as a budget GoPro alternative. Read our Crosstour CT9700 review to find out more about this amazing entry-level action camera!
Crosstour CT9700 Review – Features
Down below are the main features of the Crosstour CT9700 action camera:
Dimensions of 61 x 24 x 45 mm
Weighs 1,5 lbs (680 grams)
Supports select video resolutions: 4K at 50fps, 2K at 30fps, 1080p at 60/30fps, 720p at 120/60/30fps
20MP sensor
Regular, Time-Lapse, Slow-Motion, Underwater video modes
Without further ado, let’s begin our Crosstour CT9700 review!
Design & Build Quality
At first glance, there is nothing revolutionary about the design and build quality of the Crosstour CT9700 action camera. It’s made of decent quality plastic, sports a rectangular build, and a black color. The smooth finish resembles GoPro. A lot. Which isn’t a bad thing by any means, but it is a bit uninspiring.
On the back of this action camera, we can find the IPS LCD 2-inch screen with an enabled touch screen functionality. It has a resolution of 240p and some additional LED indicators that indicate if the recording is on and the battery life.
If there is rainfall, you can still control this action camera thanks to the included buttons that are satisfyingly clicky. We can see the Record and Power button on the top and the navigation buttons on the side. On the bottom is the battery compartment, and on the side is the seal where you can find Mini HDMI, Micro SD, and Micro USB ports underneath.
Stabilization
The stabilization is good but still not on GoPro level.
The Crosstour CT9700 features electronic image stabilization (EIS) technology that works well most of the time. It does a fairly good job at making the video look stable and is great for bumpy rides. Just what any motorcycle enthusiast will need for recording his time on the road.
The only downside of the EIS implementation here is that it locks to the medium lens angle. Sadly, you cannot record wide-angle with image stabilization on.
Video Quality & Performance
The video performance and quality is amazing, with the only downside being the distortion correction not working as intended.
We really enjoy how the CT9700 performs in all the supported resolutions. It certainly does record videos at native 4K with a frame rate of 50. There is no digital upscaling whatsoever, and the image quality is excellent for such a low priced camera.
2K and 1080p also have great image quality, with no massive loss of detail and pixelization. Also, you will be able to record for longer periods in 2K, 1080p and 720p resolutions, so keep that in mind too.
The low-light performance is lacking and will produce lots of grain, but this is nothing new with the action cameras. Even premium-price action cameras have difficulties producing quality low-light videos.
The Crosstour CT9700 action camera features select recording modes:
Time-Lapse
Slow-Motion
Underwater
Regular
Most budget action cameras have a fish-eye effect when recording, which can get very annoying. The CT9700 action camera has a distortion correction feature that removes this effect, with mixed results. The recording will have jitters, and the sides of the video will be slightly distorted.
Photo Quality
The photo quality produced by the 20MP sensor is solid. With a bit of playing around with the exposure and ISO settings, there is a possibility of well-made photos.
The photo mode also features anti-shake and lens distortion correction, eliminating the annoying fish-eye effect so prevalent in budget action cameras.
Another great feature of the photo mode is that you can change the aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9.
The available modes for photography are:
Time-Lapse
Timer photo
Underwater mode
Keep in mind that this action camera cannot save photos in RAW format.
Audio Quality
While this is a low-quality video, it certainly displays how the stock audio is quite shoddy.
Here we come at the first sacrifice Crosstour had to make to fit this action camera in the sub-$100 price range. The audio quality is pretty bad with the built-in microphone. It doesn’t help that the casing seems to be a bit larger than the actual camera. That can be a problem, as the camera can shake and produce more distortion in the sound.
Also, the Crosstour CT9700 action camera doesn’t come with an external microphone. Make sure to invest in one if you plan on motovlogging for better audio quality. Still, don’t expect the audio to get good like on GoPro action cameras.
Check out the amazing Movo GM100 external microphone that will boost the audio quality of the Crosstour CT9700 exponentially.
User Interface & Control
The user interface of the CT9700 is excellent. It is responsive and straightforward to navigate, and there is no lag in touch screen response as far as we’re aware.
On the lower-left corner, we can access the Video and Photo modes. The top bar shows record time, battery life indicator, and the microphone indication. On the middle left is the gallery button. When we tap on the lower right corner, we toggle the Video Settings and regular Settings menu. Over there, we can set up resolution, stabilization, the field of view, video segmentation, and more.
All in all, the UI of the Crosstour CT9700 is quite simple, and you can also control it via a mobile app (get it on Android or iOS) or with an included wrist wireless remote.
Accessories
Crosstour has provided a vast amount of accessories in the packaging of the CT9700. Here, you can find:
Handlebar mount, bike mount, and helmet mounts
Clamps
Adhesives
Clips
Zip ties
Velcro straps
USB charge cable
Double battery charger
As mentioned at the beginning of our Crosstour CT9700 review, there is also a waterproof housing included that can take the camera to 40 meters of depth (131 feet).
Worth another mention is the wireless remote designed like a wristwatch, with record and photo buttons for simple remote control.
Sadly, there is no SD cardincluded, and you will need to buy it separately.
Battery Life
The Crosstour CT9700 action camera comes with two rechargeable 1350 mAh Li-On batteries, along with a charger for these two.
If using only the LCD screen, you will get at least 90 minutes of battery life. You can record 4K videos for 30 minutes and 1 hour of 1080p videos.
Overall, the battery life could certainly be better, but that’s a sacrifice that Crosstour had to make to enable 4K at 50fps for this price range.
Price
It is a true triumph that Crosstour has managed to pack in 4K at 50fps recording capabilities at the $89,99/€73,62/£66,34 price tag. This certainly makes the CT9700 the contender for the best budget action camera for motovlogging.
So, now that we are at the end of our Crosstour CT9700 review, what’s our take on it?
First of all, the ability to capture 4K videos at 50fps is fantastic. The image quality is excellent, and the stabilization works great, even though it limits you to the slightly narrow lens angle.
Also, the touch screen user interface is noob-friendly and easy to navigate. Even if the camera gets wet, you can use the navigation buttons to compensate. The sheer number of different mounting accessories is a great bonus too.
But, there are some sacrifices, mainly when it comes to audio quality and battery life. Make sure to invest in an external microphone if you want to motovlog with this action camera. Also, invest in a few more batteries if you are recording longer rides.
All in all, the sacrifices made to make this camera fit in the sub-$100 price range are reasonable, albeit they hold back the overall performance of this otherwise excellent budget action camera.
Triumph didn’t hit their schedule when it comes to revealing their models for 2021, and that’s not a bad thing at all. After all, great things come a bit later, and the upcoming 2021 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS looks excellent, to say at least!
With this one, Triumph aims to add yet another variation of their Speed/Street Triple series. It seems that it will share a straight-three engine too!
They have revealed the Speed Triple 1200 RS through a YouTube teaser, which you can see down below.
From the video, we can see the focus on the updated headlights and the carbon fiber front fender. Other than that, we don’t know much more about the bike itself, as this is a teaser.
We can only speculate, as speculation is fun. First of all, from which bike will Triumph will scrape the engine? Maybe they will reconfigure the existing 1050cc engine built in the Speed Triple 1050. Or perhaps, they will utilize the engine from the Tiger 1200? There is also a possibility of a brand-new engine for this specific bike, which is not so certain, to be honest.
Well, we are certainly hyped up to see more. The official release of the bike is slated for January 26th, so more details will come very soon!
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A week ago, Yamaha revealed a very cool concept bike – the Yamaha F155. It’s labeled as a scooter, but in reality, it is a catchy scooter/bike hybrid that looks absolutely nuts!
Before revealing this concept, Yamaha has lifted the curtain on the Exciter 155. That just pumped up the hype even more for the Asian markets. The F155 utilizes the 155cc engine from R15 and ditches the CVT for geared transmission. This baby will produce 20 horsepower and will certainly be fun to ride.
We can see that Yamaha is inspired by the full-size superbikes when it comes to the style of this one. From the aggressive tail section to the USD front fork and a rear frame-mounted mono-shock, the F155 looks more like a Yamaha superbike than a scooter. Other notable style highlights include the exhaust, rims, front fender, and belly pan.
We think this bike will be a great addition to the Yamaha scooter family, as it will ditch the uninspired Vespa look for something more powerful. A sheep in wolf’s clothing, we might say.
This bike is just a concept for now. We don’t know if it will actually hit the production lines, but we certainly would love to see this one in the crowded streets of Asia.
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We’ve already written about the status update of the Husqvarna Norden 901 at the end of 2020, and yet, there is still no word on the release date. But, we have found some information from the patents that tell us more about what features are causing such a delay.
Several weeks ago, KTM registered a patent that essentially details an adaptive cruise control system that newer KTM and Husqvarna models will feature. To be more specific, this would be a headlight-embedded radar system.
The most prominent example of this adaptive cruise control system is the large circular headlight with the embedded ACC. It’s an excellent implementation for touring machines as they will naturally cover larger distances. As this ACC system is still getting the finishing touches, it makes sense why the Norden 901 is delayed.
KTM will release their first bike with this new ACC system at the end of January, so we can expect Norden 901 to follow it very soon. Hopefully.
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Even though Campark is a Chinese brand, they offer some good quality budget action cameras in their lineup. Their ACT74A is a classic budget action camera, which got a bit outdated by 2021. Recently it got an upgrade, which brought some amazing features like remote control and EIS to the overall package.
Does 4K video recording at $50 sound too good to be true? Find out in our honest Campark ACT74 action camera review!
Campark ACT74 Action Camera Review – Features
Check out the main features of the Campark ACT74A in the section below:
Dimensions of 58 x 40 x 29 mm
Weighs 0,2 lbs (91 grams)
Supports select video resolutions: 4K at 30fps, 2,7K at 30fps, 1080p at 60/30fps, 720p at 90/60/30fps
20MP sensor
Regular, Underwater, Slow Motion, and Time-Lapse recording modes
Time-Lapse and Regular photo modes
Advanced Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
2-inch HD screen
Two 1050 mAh Li-On batteries with 90 minutes of shooting time
Comes with a bike mount, helmet mounts, tripod mounts, wire cables, and Velcro straps
Packaging includes two cases: a waterproof case (40-metre/131 feet submersion range) and a non-water-resistant frame
Without further ado, let’s dive into our Campark ACT74 action camera review!
Design & Build Quality
The ACT74 action camera is made of tough and sturdy plastic, which is impressive, considering such a low price tag. Like most other action cameras in the budget range, its design is inspired by older GoPro models.
On the back of the action camera is the 2-inch LCD screen, which sadly isn’t touch screen. Switch to the front, and you will find the lens and the LED flash underneath it. It’s certainly a nice addition for night photography.
The Power/Menu button is located on the front at the bottom right. This button enables us to cycle through different shooting and recording modes, which we will mention later on.
Of course, there is the shutter button that is used to start the recording or shoot stills. The right side of the action camera has navigation buttons (also used for digital zoom) and a WiFi toggle.
All in all, the design of the Campark ACT74 is nothing special but gets the job done.
Stabilization
The stabilization is not the best, but it will suffice.
The 2021 update to the ACT74 has finally brought the advanced electronic image stabilization (EIS), which provides a smooth and steady image quality fit for motovlogging. With the inclusion of EIS, this action camera is better at capturing fast-moving subjects than ever before.
Video Quality & Performance
Solid image quality and performance at 1080p/60fps.
As expected for such a compactly-priced action camera, the ACT74 has acceptable video quality. The colors are a bit muted and not very vibrant. Still, nothing that you cannot fix in post-processing if you have the time for that.
Even though this action camera can record at 4K and 2,7K at 30fps, these aren’t native resolutions. There is digital upscaling at play, which has a few downsides. It will eat up more battery life and will increase the chances of overheating. My unit felt like a hot toaster when filming in 4K for 20 minutes.
The Campark ACT74 shines when recording in 1080P. This recording resolution offers a nice balance of image quality and performance, and it is significantly better than 4K and 2,7K.
The lens is adjustable, from 170°, 140°, 110°, and 70° (from ultra-wide to narrow angles).
With an included waterproof case that can take you 40 meters deep (131 feet), you can record some nice underwater videos. Now that we have mentioned one recording mode, you can also record slow-motion and time-lapse videos.
Photo Quality
We don’t have much to say about photo quality that we haven’t already said in the section above. The 20MP sensor takes images of acceptable quality, there is no HDR, and you will definitely need to post-process pictures if you want them to look better than acceptable. There is an ability to take time-lapse, which is not laggy.
Audio Quality
The audio with the external microphone is quite decent.
Like most other entry-level action cameras, the sound quality of the Campark ACT74 is quite poor, even when out of the non-water-resistant case. The sound is pretty shallow and picks up wind noise with ease.
Thankfully, Campark was aware of that and added an external microphone in the packaging that fixes many audio issues. Kudos to Campark for adding this bonus!
Note: this action camera will record sound both with external and internal microphone. To remedy that, put the camera in the waterproof case, which will mute out the internal microphone sound.
User Interface & Control
For a non-touchscreen action camera, the Campark ACT74 has a quite intuitive menu structure. Sadly, it is a victim of some shoddy labeling. For example, the self-timer function is labeled “Timed”, which can confuse some users.
Even though there is no touch screen control, the buttons are tactile enough to make going through menus a breeze. Also, when it rains, you won’t have to worry about an unresponsive touch screen. The menus are designed to be easy to learn as well as simple to navigate with buttons.
Some of the options you can access in this action camera are:
Video Resolution
Sound Settings
Photo Settings
Exposure
White Balance
Light Source Frequency
Volume Settings
As with other budget action cameras, you can control the ACT74 with remote control. You can either use a mobile app (get it for Android or iOS) or use an included wireless 2.4G wrist remote. By connecting the remote to the ACT74 action camera, you can record videos and take photos.
Accessories
Campark didn’t disappoint with a generous amount of accessories in the initial packaging. There is a bike mount, helmet mounts, tripod mounts, wire cables, and Velcro straps – basically everything you will need for motovlogging and more!
Along with the mounts, there are two cases:
A fully enclosed underwater case that doesn’t record sound (submersion up to 40 meters/131 feet)
Non-water-resistant frame that exposes the microphone
Also, Campark has included an external microphone to boost the shoddy audio of the original ACT74 action camera. This external microphone captures sound from all directions, which is a nice boost.
To add the icing at the top, there is a wireless 2.4G remote resembling a wristband that you can use to control the main functions of the ACT74 remotely.
Battery Life
The Campark ACT74 action camera comes with two 1050 mAh Li-On batteries along with the USB charging cable. Sadly, there is no charging dock in the package.
The battery life is average and offers 90 minutes of recording time (at 1080p maximum). When recording at 4K, expect half of that battery life. It will take 2-3 hours to charge the battery fully.
Price
This is probably the best aspect of this action camera, as it costs only $45,99/€37,63/£33,91. It is an incredibly affordable action camera, packed with useful accessories and average features. Very surprising that it is priced that low.
Now that we are at the end of our Campark ACT74 action camera review, what is our final verdict?
First of all, the 2021 upgrade is a full-blown one that addresses some of the original variant’s main issues. The EIS is better than having nothing, and the included external microphone will fix the terrible stock audio, making this action camera fit for motovlogging.
The battery life is mediocre, and the 4K and 2,7K recording modes are basically useless as they will overheat the camera itself. On the other hand, the 1080p mode is quite smooth and provides the best recording experience.
Also, there is no touch screen, which is kind of a bummer for 2021. Still, Campark more than compensates with an intuitive, optimized menu experience.
Would we recommend this action camera for fellow motovloggers? If you are on a steep budget, certainly. On the contrary, there are quite a few action cameras in a similar price range that provide better performance for a slightly higher price.
In the end, 4K video recording at $50 does sound too good to be true, at least for now.
The Honda H’Ness CB350 got a very successful release a few months ago along with its main competitor Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Honda managed to ship 1,000 units in less than a month, and now they have decided to put the price up for both trim variants of this low-displacement bike.
A questionable move by Honda? Quite possibly, as the CB350 is a direct competitor to the Meteor 350, with a similar style and displacement. Maybe this move will make the buying decision more difficult for more customers, but time will provide us with a definite answer.
Right now, if we convert the prices from the Indian rupees, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 sits between $2,400 (or €1,974/£1,779) and $2,590 (or €2,130/£1,920), which depends on the trim level you choose.
On the other hand, the base CB350 model costs $2,540 (or €2,089/£1,883) almost the same as the best Meteor 350 trim level – the Supernova. If you wish to get the higher trim level, expect to pay around $2,610 (or €2,146/£1,935).
Let’s see how will this price increase reflect on the overall sale results of the CB350!
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Akaso is proving time and time again that they are perfectly capable of producing a worthwhile entry-level action camera. While certainly not going above and beyond with image and audio quality like GoPro cameras, the Akaso action cameras are truly worthy picks for those on a steep budget.
In our Akaso V50 Pro review, we will break down all the essential features that make this action camera one of the best in the sub-$150 price range. Is this action camera worth your money in the end? Let’s find out!
Akaso V50 Pro Review – Features
Check out all the most important features of the Akaso V50 Pro action camera down below:
Dimensions of 60 x 24 x 40 mm
Weighs 0,18 lbs (82 grams)
Supports select video resolutions: 4K at 30fps, 2,7K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps, 720P at 120fps
20MP sensor
Regular Video, Slow Motion Video, Fast Motion Video, Time-Lapse, and Diving video modes
Time-Lapse, Long Exposure, Burst, and Regular photo modes
Electronic image stabilization (EIS) and six-axis gyroscope
2-inch LCD IPS touch screen with 240p resolution
Two 1100 mAh batteries with 90 minutes of shooting time
Comes with a wrist remote control, bicycle stand, ten different mounts, two helmet mounts, bandages, and tethers
Bonus dual battery charger
Waterproof case that provides water protection up to 30 meters of depth (100 feet)
Without further ado, let’s begin our objective Akaso V50 Pro review!
Design & Build Quality
Don’t look for any surprises when it comes to the Akaso V50 Pro design, as it is a pretty standard deal over here. We have a small and rectangular action camera with a hard plastic casing with gray color tones.
We can see the 2″ LCD IPS touchscreen with 240p resolution on the back of the camera itself. The lens is situated on the front of the action camera. On the top of the cam are the Power and Mode buttons, and there are Micro HDMI and Micro USB ports on the sides.
The Akaso V50 Pro itself isn’t waterproof, but you do get a waterproof case in the packaging. It provides water protection for up to 30 meters of submersion (100 feet). Keep in mind that the V50 Pro won’t record sound when in the waterproof case.
Stabilization
Akaso V50 Pro features some decent stabilization considering the price tag of the action camera itself.
We are delighted to see that the Akaso V50 Pro action camera features Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), along with a six-axis gyroscope that detects position and motion changes.
The image stabilization is one of the best aspects of this action camera because it works so damn good. It will provide smooth video quality even on rugged terrain, which is lovely to see on a sub-$150 action camera!
Video Quality & Performance
4K video quality is quite solid.
When looking at the overall video quality of the V50 Pro, it’s quite solid, albeit don’t go expecting a GoPro level of quality. Still, there are some noticeable downsides that we have to mention.
First of all, the Akaso V50 Pro action camera is at its absolute best when recording at 4K at 30 fps. It provides excellent image quality that is even crisperthan on GoPro Hero 8. We can see decent colors and contrast altogether, which provides some realistic shots. Low-light performance falters, with grainy image quality dominating the end results.
The 1080p video quality could use some work for sure.
When switching over to 1080p, we can see the image quality crumble a lot, with more pixelization. Still, it’s miles ahead of the almost-useless 720p recording mode, which is extra-pixelated. Don’t even bother with that. Also, keep in mind that you cannot record 720p videos at 120fps with image stabilization, which is a bummer.
One point to note about the lens is that they are adjustable, from 170°, 140°, 110°, and 70°. That gives some versatility when filming, which is nice to see.
When it comes to shooting modes, there are quite a few shooting modes:
Slow Motion
Fast Motion
Time-Lapse
Regular
Diving Mode
Photo Quality
Akaso V50 Pro features a 20MP sensor that takes some decent still shots, with nice color depth and light balance. It doesn’t provide so much vibrancy as the GoPro sensor, but it gets the job done.
The lens angle is adjustable, the same as with video recording modes.
If you want to have more vibrant photos, you can utilize some of the built-in filters. Other than that, it’s good to know that the photo mode has quite a few modes, including:
Time-Lapse
Long Exposure
Burst
Regular
Audio Quality
Audio quality is great with an external mic, the 720p image quality could use some work though.
Now, when you are motovlogging, the audio quality will be quite an important aspect. The audio quality of the Akaso V50 Pro is simply acceptable. Its stereo microphone doesn’t record so much depth and range as your premium-level action camera will do. When you put on the waterproof casing, the sound quality will take a noticeable dip.
If you want to improve the microphone audio quality, you will need to invest in a quality-made external mic. Sadly, this camera only supports the Akaso brand of external microphones, which is unnecessary exclusivity.
Most action cameras in the sub-$150 price range don’t have touch screen control, so it is a pleasant surprise to see that V50 Pro does feature a touchscreen. You can also use the buttons for situations when touch screen isn’t working properly (when in waterproof case, for example).
Its user interface is quite intuitive and well-designed, if not too groundbreaking. The touchscreen isn’t better than modern smartphones, but it gets the job done.
Note: Keep in mind that the touchscreen is useless when you put on the waterproof case.
You can control the UI of the Akaso V50 Pro with an included wrist remote controller. It features a power button, a record button, and a photo button. To use it, you will need to connect it to the V50 Pro via Bluetooth. The pairing process is simple.
We first turn on the Bluetooth on the V50 Pro, and then press and hold the power button on the wrist remote for 3 seconds. One downside is that you will need to turn on Bluetooth each time after turning off the camera.
Another way to control the UI is via the iSmart DV App (get the app for Android or iOS). You can pair the action camera to your phone via WiFi and get access to control options such as:
Changing menu options
Accessing the gallery
Streaming the recording to your phone
The main downside to this is that the WiFi connection stability is quite poor and will break often.
Accessories
As with other Akaso action cameras, the V50 Pro comes with tons of accessories at the get-go, such as:
Wrist remote control
Bicycle stand
10 different mounts
2 helmet mounts
Bandages
Tethers
Dual battery charger
Waterproof case
Sadly, the Akaso V50 Pro doesn’t come with an SD card. Also, the memory limit is 64GB, so keep that in mind.
Battery Life
This action camera comes with two 1100 mAh Li-On batteries. The battery life is quite decent, as it offers 90 minutes of filming time in all resolution modes.
You can expect to charge one battery fully in 2 hours, for which you can use a USB cable or dual battery charger. All in all, the battery life is quite average, something to expect from this price range.
Price
Right now, the Akaso V50 Pro costs $110/€90/£81, which is quite a bargain when you consider all the accessories you get and the overall well-rounded feature package.
As we sum up our Akaso V50 Pro review, what are our final thoughts behind it, and would we recommend it to someone who wants to record his motorcycle rides?
First of all, this is a budget action camera, so we expected to see some compromises. Still, we were quite surprised at the 4K video quality, which looks even better than the GoPro Hero 8. Still, it isn’t silky-smooth like the Hero 8, as the 4K mode can record only at 30fps. The 1080p and 720p quality are significantly lower in quality than the 4K mode, which is quite a bummer, considering these two resolutions can record at 60fps.
Another big downside is the audio quality, which is kinda bad at default. You can get an external microphone, but only the one with the Akaso brand.
On the light side, the image stabilization is excellent, and we didn’t expect this surprise. The UI is easy to learn, and intuitive, battery life is decent, and Akaso even went out of their corner with a huge number of mounts that are fit for motorcycle helmets.
When summing up, this is one of the better budget 4K action cameras on the market right now. It certainly isn’t the best, but it isn’t the most terrible, either.
It seems that the new Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 will include the new turn-by-turn navigation system – the Tripper Navigation System. We found an image from RushLane’s web site with a spy shot of the titular bike in action.
Let’s do a slight throwback. The Tripper Navigation System got introduced with the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in 2020. This navigation system adds a new display to the dashboard at which you can connect your smartphone device. Then, the directions will be displayed in a nondistracting way while you are riding.
It seems that the small TFT display inclusion will be a mainstay in all the future Royal Enfield bikes. Back to the new Continental – it looks like that the bike got a slight overhaul along with the Tripper dashboard display.
For now, we don’t know the pricing and variants this bike will come in, but we presume that this will be revealed in the following months.
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Since the EICMA 2019, a trio of Aprilia mid-displacement bikes has been all the buzz in the rumor mill. For now, they have their mid-displacement duo revealed, the RS660 and the Tuono 660. With these two bikes in the spotlight, there was a third bike that wasn’t concretely revealed. With that, rumors of an Aprilia Tuareg resurrection came to light.
What is the Tuareg bike, though? These bikes were used in the Dakar rally, a race that would start from a European city and end in the capital of Senegal. This race is an ultimate test of rider skill and motorcycle reliability, as riders need to cover 500 miles on a daily basis.
Back to the point at hand, the Tuareg test bike was seen testing way back in September 2020. Judging by the photos from that test, the bike looks pretty much ready to hit the demanding trails as it features adventure style fairing and windscreen.
To further complement its minimalistic look is the projector-style headlight. We can also see the yellow crash cage and skidplate that you can find on powerful adventure bikes such as Honda Africa Twin.
For now, there is no information on the engine specs other than the testing photos. We assume that Aprilia will tune up the engine with gargantuan motorcycle adventures in mind.
Well, we are certainly eagerly expecting to see some more information from Aprilia in the following months.
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