Here we are headed for summer 2021 but still coping with our pandemic world, although one that is being overcome on many fronts thanks to ongoing health and safety protocols, vaccines, and the continuing tireless efforts of health care workers.

Resolution settings for the front and rear cameras are 1080P at 30FPS or 720P at 60FPS (there are no individual settings for the front and rear cameras). The video compression mode is H.264 and video media can be saved as either MP4 or TS files. Note – a small Blue LED provides an “always-on” indication that the 5.3V supply is good. As this power module is switched, the parasitic drain should not and has not been an issue; INNOVV would have a minimum voltage shutoff threshold as well – it’s just not identified. And of course, for the totally custom installation, some or none of the supplied installation components may be needed. Some installations, revealed on the INNOVV Blog and other online sources, identify some very ingenious layouts where the lens modules literally disappear into the motorcycle lines.It is important to correctly connect the DC converter/smart power supply so that when the Parking Mode feature under the INNOVV App is enabled the system provides 24/7 protection even when the motorcycle is not running. The smart power supply triggers parking mode automatically, with the K3 ‘waking up’ and recording when an impact or motion is detected by the (activated) G-sensor. And although a micro-USB interface sits to the left of the media card storage slot and this interface is supposed to be used for data transfer purposes, making a connection to it using a low or high-speed USB interface is seldom successful, and if the connection is recognized it drops after a few seconds or cycles on/off – not usable. INNOVV is looking into this issue. I have a 32GB card in, so with each 1 minute TS file taking up 140.3MB of space in the ‘High’ bitrate, you’ll only have just over one hour and 50 minutes of recording time on an empty card before it starts overwriting the earlier files. Now I’ve switched it over to the ‘Maximum’ bitrate, they take up 154.3MB, meaning one hour and 45 minutes on a 32GB card. Parked recordings, those that you trigger yourself by pressing the button when riding (in which case you get a minute-long clip saved to a ‘Protected’ folder, split equally between the time before and after you pressed it), and ‘Accident’ recordings (triggered automatically by a G-force sensor) all take up space that leaves less for the loop recordings; something to keep in mind if you’re relying on a clip still being there by the time you get home.

G-Sensor Slider setting – five sensitivity steps, each with two options, the smaller/less the number of the setting the less sensitive the G-sensor is – this fine-grain adjustability is good for customizing system abilities under different riding/terrain conditions

Daily Use

It's worth being aware of course that your own footage can be used against you, and deleting it could be a serious offence if confronted by the police. Dash camera evidence is critical if an accident does occur, as they can be used to prevent an argument and disagreement with the other party and insurance company. A dash camera supplies a clear and accurate view of who was at fault that can be utilised in your insurance claim. Like the original K2 system, the new K3 still features a dual-channel dual-camera layout with a DVR-based G-sensor for motion/impact detection, while adding an intelligent DC converter for a protected power supply, an external microphone, and handlebar mountable remote-control components – all very welcome additions.

As late winter morphed into early spring but with snow, ice and salt-layered roads still intruding into riding time and before INNOVV officially launched the K3, we contented ourselves by exploring the ins and outs of the new K3 Dual-Channel system on the bench and then during a leisurely first installation. But even with closing speeds of over 100mph, in daylight it’s usually possible to pause a clip and clearly read a number plate.

Must-Haves on a Motorcycle Dashcam

The INNOVV K5 with its higher resolution media capabilities and more extensive feature set is undoubtedly the upscale product but it is also 100.00 USD more than the K3 system. The Viofo MT1 reviewed here has what I feel are better mounting plates, and includes spare adhesive pads. The app is a generic one, though it works, but there is a glitch in the remote that means it can stop recording if you press it wrong. There’s an external GPS antenna though, and it’s a compact, relatively affordable option. For many people, this could be spot-on. While overall video quality ranges from excellent to very good under virtually any conditions (lighting, terrain, and weather) with few capture or, image issues seen, image stabilization of some sort would be a real bonus and a really good thing for INNOVV to implement; I suspect (hope) that it is indeed being worked on… INNOVV App – if used as a true set and forget capability, system interaction can be limited to visual monitoring of the Remote-Control LEDs and interaction via the Function Button. But if ongoing dynamic management of the system is to be done the INNOVV App is needed – this ‘component’ is discussed fully in a later section. K3 Recording Modes A 32GB Micro SD card is supplied as standard, so with a one-minute clip from each camera taking up about 121.2MB, expect to get just over two hours of footage.

Camera connections are not marked as front camera and rear camera. It is try and error to see which camera is connected. The 1080p at 30fps setting yields excellent video no matter the lighting conditions or time of day/night. At the 720p at 60fps setting the video is still (very) good, and visually smoother regarding motion and details, while allowing more editing/manipulation options. The Viofo MT1 is a 1080P motorcycle dash-cam with front and rear cameras that promises to offer potentially valuable video evidence in the event of an accident, as well as documenting every minute of your ride. I’ve been testing it on my 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R to find out if it’s a great value alternative to the Thinkware M1 that I reviewed last year, or the helmet-mounted alternative in the Techalogic DC1. External Microphone – an omnidirectional mini-microphone with a small removable clip on a long 2m (6.5ft) cable and waterproof connector. The whole assembly is right-sized for tank bag, collar, or helmet strap use or for securing inside the helmet (chin guard area). Through this development and taking user comments seriously, Innovv shows that they are and remain the market leader in motorcycle dash cams.Time Calibration = ‘Cancel’ to leave the default system (GPS) synchronization or ‘Confirm’ to have the K5 system use smart device time