Knowing your speed is essential, because it gives you a precise idea of how fast you're going, and helps you avoid speeding tickets.
The odometer on your motorcycle speedometer lets you know how many kilometers you've covered, so you can measure the wear and tear on your bike. It can also be used to set the right intervals for servicing or replacing certain parts.
Motorcycle speedometers vary in sophistication depending on the bike. They range from simple needle-type meters to full-colour "tablets" displaying a wide range of information: gear engaged, ABS and traction control functions activated or not, oil or outside temperature, etc.
You can change your speedometer if it's faulty. At Ixtem Moto, you'll find speedometers and hour meters for motocross and enduro bikes. They can be fitted in place of the original speedometer on the white headlight or handlebars of your motorcycle, using brackets.
How to choose your motorcycle computer?
The speedometer you choose depends on the style of your motorcycle and/or your use. In all cases, it must be waterproof and illuminated for night riding. If you're restoring a vintage motorcycle or a café racer, you may prefer a modernized needle version. On our site, you'll find meters for simple replacement of your original meter, as well as versions to equip your track bike or racer. We also offer fully-configurable trip masters for your road book races.
Installing an electronic motorcycle computer requires technical knowledge. Setting it up can be complex. Contact a professional for installation.
Meter and forthcoming roadworthiness tests?
In the event of a technical inspection, don't forget that the speedometer and odometer are compulsory. This means you could find yourself in trouble with the police.
Can a motorcycle speedometer be repaired?
In the case of traditional speedometers, the fault often lies in the damaged speedometer cable. It is therefore possible to order an adaptable cable. On some older machines, manufacturers have stopped producing them. We'll have to look at each case individually.
The fault may also come from the speedo drive unit inside the wheel of your motorcycle. This component can also be replaced.