15 Best Bluetooth Speakers For Motorcycle [Handlebar Speakers]

By Robert Jones · 2020-12-21

There is something that adds joy to your motorcycling experience - Bluetooth speakers. Here are the 15 best options.

## Cranking Tunes on Two Wheels: My Take on Motorcycle Bluetooth Speakers Right, so you're out on your bike, wind in your face, and the open road stretching ahead. What's missing? A decent soundtrack, that's what. For years, I've heard all sorts of debates about helmet speakers versus handlebar setups. Honestly, for me, if you want something that really carries, and you're not bothered about keeping the sound *just* to yourself, handlebar speakers are the way to go. There's a real freedom to it, a proper old-school feel but with modern tech. I've had a fair few of these cross my workbench at SpeakersMag. Some cracking, some… well, not so much. I'm not just looking at volume here; it's got to sound decent at speed, not just a tinny mess. And it needs to survive a proper British downpour, obviously. Plus, vibration is a killer for these things. I've seen too many systems rattle themselves to bits after a few months on a big V-twin. ### The Contenders: What I've Actually Tested #### Kuryakyn 2720 MTX Now, Kuryakyn, they know their stuff with bike accessories. This MTX system, I fitted a pair to a mate's Harley a while back. He tours a fair bit, so they needed to be reliable. And they were. Sound quality was surprisingly good for something bolted to handlebars. Plenty of punch, and it held up well at motorway speeds. The weatherproofing was solid too; he rode through some proper storms and they didn't miss a beat. They're not cheap, granted, but you get what you pay for. **Pros:** * Excellent sound clarity, even at speed * Very solid, weather-resistant build * Easy enough to install for most weekend mechanics **Cons:** * Pricey, might put some off * Can be a bit bulky on smaller bikes #### BOSS PHANTOM900 Boss Audio. Always a popular choice for those looking for a bit more bang without completely emptying their wallet. The PHANTOM900 system popped up on my radar a few years back. The built-in amplifier is a clever touch, simplifies the wiring a bit. On test, they got pretty loud, no doubt about that. Good for cutting through road noise. The sound was a bit more