Is it better to use a gopro as a motorcycle dash cam?

Using GoPro as a motorcycle dashcam has certain feasibility, but there are also some advantages and disadvantages.

In terms of advantages, GoPro typically has the following features:

High quality video and excellent stability: able to shoot clear and stable videos, even in the vibration environment during motorcycle driving, it can perform well.

Compact, lightweight, and flexible to install: It is easy to install on motorcycles, and different installation positions and angles can be selected through various accessories to obtain ideal shooting angles.

However, compared to the dashcam specifically designed for motorcycles, GoPro also has some shortcomings:

Lack of specific functions: Generally, it does not have some unique features of motorcycle dashcams, such as a dedicated parking monitoring mode. After parking, automatic recording may not be possible, and the situation of the vehicle while parked cannot be recorded and monitored.

Battery life issue: When used continuously, the battery life may be limited, and it may be necessary to connect to a car power source or use a portable power source to maintain long-term operation, but this may cause some wiring and installation problems.

The operation and settings are relatively complex: GoPro has a wide range of settings options, which may require some users to spend more time understanding and setting up to make it suitable for use as a dash cam.

High price: The price itself is relatively expensive, and if only used for driving records, its cost-effectiveness may not be as good as specialized motorcycle driving recorders.

If considering using GoPro as a motorcycle dashcam, in addition to preparing suitable installation accessories such as windshield or helmet mounts, the following settings should also be noted: choose an appropriate resolution (such as 1080p), set the loop recording mode, and reasonably set the loop time interval (such as 20 minutes) according to the travel situation to ensure complete event recording without occupying too much storage space. Also, remember to turn off Protune to enable loop recording functionality.