XM radio: Available for motorcycles

Not only satellite navigation devices are coming more and more into the market. Now motorcyclist can listen to XM radio while cruising.

Road Tech is introducing the AL20 XM Radio. This is their first portable XM unit designed for motorcycles, specifically 1996 and later model Harleys. This is as weatherproof as weatherproof can get. It has a big, bright waterproof LCD, large backlit buttons, and is designed to be mounted on the handlebars for convenience of the rider.

The unit also includes a automobile mounting kit so the AL20 can be swapped between your Harley and your Geo Metro, easy as pie. Everything about this unit sounds fine and dandy, until you get to the price tag. The Road Tech AL20 carries a very hefty $250 price tag.

But how do you listen? There is mentioned a mounting kit for cars, but using it on a motorbike wearing a helm will that be fun? I miss a bluetooth connection to my helmet equipped with sound capabilites here.

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Source: Gizmodo

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