# Best motorcycle intercoms for solo riders, couples and groups Source: https://lidandvisor.com/best/best-motorcycle-intercoms Publisher: Lid & Visor. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://lidandvisor.com/how-we-pick A motorcycle intercom does three jobs: phone calls and GPS prompts, music, and talking to other riders. The first two work on almost any unit. The third is where they differ. Bluetooth intercoms chain riders one to one, which is fine for a couple but gets fragile in a group. Mesh units let riders drop in and out of the group without re-pairing, and the bigger mesh systems list ranges of several miles once enough riders are connected. Battery life, waterproofing and audio hardware vary too. This guide compares eight Sena and Cardo units on what each Amazon listing states: range, how many riders can connect, battery life, the link type, and whether the box holds one headset or two. A dual pack matters if you ride two-up or with one regular partner. Where a listing leaves out a figure, the table says Not stated, and you should check the maker's spec sheet before you buy. Also check that the clamp or adhesive mount suits your helmet. ## Picks ### 1. Cardo Packtalk Neo Motorcycle Helmet Communication Intercom System, Waterproof, 2nd Generation Mesh - Connect Up to 15 Riders, Natural Voice Operation, 40mm High Definition Speakers - Single Pack Range: Up to 1.6 km / 1 mi; Riders: Up to 15; Battery: Not stated; Mesh/Bluetooth: Dynamic Mesh Gen 2; Pack: Single The value Packtalk, with 2nd generation mesh for up to 15 riders at up to 1 mile, JBL 40mm speakers and Natural Voice control. The best fit for most group riders. What the listing offers: - The listing states mesh for up to 15 riders at a range of up to 1.6 km or 1 mile. - Sound by JBL with 40mm speakers and three audio profiles. - Natural Voice operation lets you say Hey Cardo instead of pressing buttons. Limits to know: - No crash detection or auto on and off, which the Pro lists. - Battery life is not stated on the listing. ### 2. Cardo PACKTALK PRO Motorcycle Helmet Communication System Intercom, Crash Detection, Auto On/Off, Air Mount, 45mm Speakers, Single Pack Range: Not stated; Riders: Not stated; Battery: Not stated; Mesh/Bluetooth: 2nd generation DMC mesh; Pack: Single The top Packtalk, adding crash detection, auto on and off and larger 45mm JBL speakers to 2nd generation mesh and the Air Mount. For riders who often ride alone or far from help. What the listing offers: - Crash detection is listed, the only unit in this guide that states it. - Auto on and off means you do not have to remember to power it up or down, per the listing. - Sound by JBL with 45mm speakers, larger than the 40mm speakers listed on the Neo. Limits to know: - The listing does not state range, rider count or battery life. - If you ride with a group nearby, the crash detection premium may not be worth it over the Neo. ### 3. Sena 60S Motorcycle Communication Headset with Wave, Mesh, and Bluetooth Intercom, 2nd Generation Sound by Harman Kardon Range: 2 km with 2 users, up to 8 km with 6 or more; Riders: Not stated; Battery: Up to 24 hours talk time; Mesh/Bluetooth: WAVE, Mesh 3.0, Bluetooth intercom Sena's top headset with three intercom modes, including WAVE for riders far away, plus IPX7 waterproofing and up to 24 hours of talk time. It suits group riders and long days in the saddle. What the listing offers: - Three intercom modes are listed: WAVE, Mesh 3.0 and Bluetooth, the widest set in this guide. - Up to 24 hours of talk time is stated, the longest battery figure here. - IPX7 waterproofing is listed as submersible up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Limits to know: - The listing does not state a maximum number of mesh riders. - This is a single headset; a passenger or partner needs a second unit. ### 4. Sena Spider ST1 Motorcycle Mesh Communication System, Dual Pack Range: Up to 8 km / 5 mi; Riders: Group Mesh up to 24; Open Mesh near-limitless; Battery: Not stated; Mesh/Bluetooth: Mesh intercom; Bluetooth 5.2 to phone; Pack: Dual Two mesh headsets in one box, with a stated range up to 8 km, 9 Open Mesh channels and HD speakers. It suits couples and riding pairs who want mesh without buying two units separately. What the listing offers: - Two headsets come in the box for about $439, the best two-rider buy in this guide. - Group Mesh up to 24 and nine Open Mesh channels are listed. - Upgraded HD speakers and Bluetooth 5.2 phone connection are stated. Limits to know: - The listing describes mesh only, with no Bluetooth intercom to pair with other brands. - Battery life is not stated on the listing, so check the Sena spec sheet. ### 5. Sena 30K Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset Mesh Communication System, Black, Single Pack with HD Speakers Range: Mesh up to 8 km with 6+, Bluetooth up to 2 km; Riders: Group Mesh up to 24, Open Mesh near-unlimited; Battery: Not stated; Mesh/Bluetooth: Mesh 2.0, Bluetooth intercom A Sena headset with Open and Group Mesh, a Bluetooth intercom up to 2 km and HD speakers. It suits riders who want both mesh and Bluetooth for under $300. What the listing offers: - Group Mesh supports up to 24 riders and Open Mesh is listed as near-unlimited. - Both mesh and a 2 km Bluetooth intercom are listed, so it can talk to older units. - At about $283, it is a lower cost route into Sena mesh than the 60S. Limits to know: - Battery life is not given on the listing. - It uses Mesh 2.0, while the 60S lists the newer Mesh 3.0 and WAVE. ### 6. Cardo PACKTALK Edge Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System Headset Intercom - Single Pack Range: Not stated; Riders: Not stated; Battery: Not stated; Mesh/Bluetooth: Bluetooth (listing does not detail mesh); Pack: Single The Edge pairs a waterproof unit with Cardo's magnetic Air Mount and Natural Voice control. A sensible middle pick if you move the unit between helmets. What the listing offers: - Magnetic Air Mount snaps the unit on as you bring it close, per the listing. - Waterproof for rain, mud, dust and snow, according to the listing. - Natural Voice operation for hands-free control on the move. Limits to know: - This listing does not state range, rider count, battery or mesh generation. - Priced above the Neo, which states its range and rider count. ### 7. Cardo FREECOM 4X & SPIRIT HD BUNDLE Range: 1.2 km / 0.75 mi (Freecom 4X); Riders: Up to 4 (Freecom 4X); Battery: Not stated; Mesh/Bluetooth: Bluetooth intercom; Pack: Bundle: Freecom 4X and Spirit HD A two-headset bundle pairing a Freecom 4X, rated for 4 riders at 1.2 km, with a Spirit HD for a partner. It suits couples who ride together and do not need mesh. What the listing offers: - Two headsets come in one bundle for about $435, aimed at rider and passenger. - The Freecom 4X lists 4-rider Bluetooth intercom at 1.2 km with auto-reconnect. - JBL 40 mm speakers and Natural Voice operation are listed for the Freecom 4X. Limits to know: - It is Bluetooth only, so it does not join mesh groups. - The two units are different models, and the listing does not detail the Spirit HD specs. ### 8. Sena 50R 3-Button Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset w/Sound by Harman Kardon Integrated Mesh Intercom System Premium Microphone & Speakers Range: Not stated; Riders: Open Mesh, 9 channels; Battery: Not stated; Mesh/Bluetooth: Mesh intercom, Bluetooth 5 A three-button Sena mesh headset with Harman Kardon speakers, 9 Open Mesh channels and voice assistant access. It suits riders who prefer buttons to a jog dial. What the listing offers: - Speakers and microphone with Sound by Harman Kardon are listed. - Open Mesh lets users switch between 9 comm channels, per the listing. - Hey Google and Hey Siri voice assistant access are listed. Limits to know: - Range, rider count and battery life are not given on this listing. - At about $375 for one unit, it costs more than the 30K with fewer stated figures. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.