The INNOVV K6 Motorcycle Dash Cam Review
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- Опубліковано 16 лис 2023
- If you are in the market for a dash cam recorder for your motorcycle, the INNOVV K6, the newest dash cam from INNOVV, has some great features at a great price. www.MCrider.com/K6
Here is my review of the INNOVV K6, we will look at some features, explore the app and look at some footage from the camera in this review.
In this day and age a dash cam for your motorcycle makes a lot of sense. Helmet mounted cameras are good but they are not always on and always recording...a dash cam is. See if this is the right camera for you.
Check out the INNOVV K6 here for further details and to purchase.
www.MCrider.com/K6
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Front and rear cameras saved my bacon in a crash where the witnesses and other driver flat out lied. Video doesn't lie. I now run front and rear cameras on all my vehicles. Warning: if you drive like an idiot, it shows that too.
Yeah same here except my camera only set me back $125 and worked the first time I installed it.
Turn speed off
@@My347LX Huh?
@@moralthreat2745 I believe they are implying that if a driver speeds, they are to be included in the driving ‘like an idiot’ club, and should hide their misdeed by turning off any features that may expose them; that is, IF they are given the option, in the dash cam features, to remove speed sensor readings from their footage.
@@moralthreat2745 he is on about the speed indicator on the camera in the corner of the videos
The editing was excellent. Always appreciate the quality of your videos.
I had a Kenwood motor sports system on my Road King when I was rear ended at a complete stop, totaling my bike. The camera performed superbly but it was grossly expensive. One great thing was the crash detection feature, which instantly saved the crash video in a dedicated folder. I’m considering this Innov system for my new bike.
Back in March 2024 I purchased a "Drift Innovations - Ghost XL Snow" camera. I mounted the camera to my helmet but it's only front facing or wherever I turn my head to. About a month later, I was "Rear-ended" on my motorcycle by a Chrysler van. That little camera caught me checking my mirrors before coming to a stop behind cars at a traffic light. Then it caught the screeching of her brakes for about 1 second than BAM... I'm on the ground. My bike is totaled, but I fared better than I could have. I only got 2 cracked ribs, a badly sprained shoulder (which still hurts after 10 weeks) and 2 large hematoma's, one on each leg. But I thank GOD that I'm alive and not permanently damaged or disabled.
Since then, I use that camera every time I go out on my bike. And I'm looking into buying 2 new camera's, both with front and rear view, and install one on my bike and the other on my car! Cameras are a GREAT IDEA, especially the way some assholes are actually able to get a "State Issued Driver's License" and drive around like "they are the only person on the road and only they matter!" Those are the assholes that run over bikers on motorcycles.
I have had Innovv's on my past 2 bikes and just ordered one off you link to support your channel for my new 2024 Road Glide. Love all your videos!!!! Thank you!
What do you think of it?
Thanks Kevin, good review, I've fitted a ydi budget dashcam on my F800 , wired to come on with the ignition switch, front and rear cameras give great videos, I can download clips through the app or which is much quicker pop the SD card out and view directly on my laptop, also have a little button with 3 choices, take a still picture, protect a file and turn the microphone on or off, I fit a dashcam to every vehicle I own, keep up the good work.
Thanks for the review MCR. I've been looking for a MC dash cam that's waterproof, easy to install (one wire) and operate. That way I can easily change it between bikes when needed.
Thanks again and keep up the good work : )
The lack of a dvr box is a downside too. Someone could just come along while you're are parked and pop the memory card out. At least with the dvr box under your seat or similar the card is safe from theft
True, but chances are low that someone is specifically looking to steal a dashcam, on a motorcycle no less.
It's also a nice feature if a rock flies up and smashes the lens on your front camera. You can just move the back camera to the front and still have that view until you get a new front camera.
The reason the DVR box is on the camera itself. Is the same reason gopro use it like this. It's also the reason why the rear is at 1080p. The dvr being far away from the camera would be it woulnd't be able to keep up with the 4k / 2k footage on a cable.
Great video! I have a dashcam in my truck, but hadn't considered adding one to my bike. Definitely will check it out.
This a very timely video, as I am looking at a dash cam for my TriGlide.
I have the K3 and it works well
I just mounted the K7 on my Honda NT1100. Brilliant!
Wow- did not know ya had the Rocket tucked away- Great update- MC
Thanks for your informative/great review MC, you made up my mind, I'm off to Amazon to purchase K6 Thanks from Bonnie Scotland.
Good video and info. Thank you for all you do for the biker community. I'm very interested in what camera you went with in your truck.
Thank you for the video.
I recently installed a MiVue M760D on my BMW R1250RS and am very happy with the results. The video is very clear and the GPS and G force monitor is quite good.
Any pics of the install? I have a 2015 R1200RT
@@LarryCarlin I don’t see how I can send photos here. There are some videos on UA-cam though. It’s pretty easy.
How much
Looks like a great product.
I do see many using K6 on cruisers/touring bikes. I am just debating on getting one. On my new Goldwing, it will be a job to do. You can't fish these wires from front to rear. At the moment, I have Akaso V50X mounted to the front and I use it daily. Great video quality and stability is excellent. I erase it after I am back home. The K6 would be good to install, if I will need to remove the top shelter on the Wing.
Thank you for an objective review. This product is usable (better than nothing) but not ready to be relied upon for the function rider would buy it for.
That not being able to read license plates is a bit of a deal breaker I think. That’s a really big deal.
I appreciate and enjoy your comprehensive review. I’m thinking of getting one but the helmet-mounted version - the Innovv H5. I prefer this set up because of the ease of installation and simple operation. I just need a video recorder for the unforeseen events (I don’t really care about the audio. Long battery usage and the option for direct usb connection for continuous filming. The price is about right for me. Finally - I like the first-person point of view filming.
More power to you and I wish you more success.
A nice to be free to forget about having to charge and if its switched on or fumbling as your driving and then getting rear ended.
Wow. Been years since I send this channel. 👍🏾
great vid! appreciate the honest feedback and review. do you know if gps info is available such as coordinates and speed?
Any way it not called increase it called segment video files, And I totally agree with you about the 60 fps and also would like to see image stabilization
Thanks for the review! Does it fit an external mic? For a motocycle application the included mic it´s disapointing.
Is the k5 better then this k6? I like the higher res & gps. I also like the button. It seems like this k6 isn't an upgrade over the k5. It seems to be a more budget friendly option would this be correct?
Great bike
Didn’t hear anything mentioned about water resistance of both cameras. Other than that - great review.
Unless you ride deep underwater it is protected...sorry i didn't mention it. ;)
www.MCrider.com/K6
Many thanks for this review.
Would have love to see what it looks like at night.
The technology exists today for such a product to do real-time license plate reading and overlay on the recorded video. This sort of edge device AI is making its way into action cameras now. There’s no reason a company like INNOV couldn’t start doing this right now for dashcam systems.
Frame rate is linked to shutter speed for nice cameras shooting movies wanting to get a smooth natural looking video because it can adjust light with its adjustable aperture. But requires filters in bright light an added light in darkness. But as I understand it, a fixed aperture camera like in dash cameras, adjusts shutter speed to adjust for light levels. Especially one meant to work both in bright sun an in darkness. So shutter speed is not directly linked to frame rate. They are not trying to make smooth video, they are balancing brightness with blur. 60 fps would have more images but shutter speed is likely the same causing the same motion blur in a camera like this. 60fps would just look smoother to us. But just looking at that video, it looks to me like a compression or upscaling issue not a blur issue. The tag on the car matching your speed in bright sun should have been much clearer if it was a shutter speed issue. But I just dabble in cameras so I may be wrong.
How does it record at night? Can the camera still pick up the other cars license plate numbers, in case of an accident.
The Rocket 3 install was structurally fine, but not aesthetically. This camera system makes the most sense to me but I would be inventive and creative on mounting so my bike doesn't look like a kid wearing a Beany Copter hat. I would be interested in a auto version of this also.
One question, do I need to do all the settings only through the phone? the dashcam doesn't have a mini-display and buttons ? Thank you.
I think the clarity is a function of resolution rather than frame frequency.
Good vid, thank you. Question: does it start/stop recording based on movement, or when the ignition switch is on? For example, if stopped at a red light, does it keep recording?
It is based on the ignition switch.
www.MCrider.com/K6
That's new, I heard of the K5 ok, so I'll check this Out. Thanks!
Thank you for the honest review, I purchased this cam. Unfortunately, there was one issue I could not live with. Yes, it is overall high quaility, but, the phone must be continuously connected. I do not want to mount a phone on my handlebars, and check/stare at it. I tried to put it in the top box, but the signal gets lost, and cam stops. Bought on Amazon and returned, my experience.
The phone does not need to be connected to record. Only to view the footage in real time.
@@MCrider Oh dear, maybe I have made a mistake. I thought it was not working. I certainly got the impression the phone was controling the cam.
I always install a dashcam set on my motorcycles, but this is one that I would not be interested in. Why? Several reasons.
First, if you want to take a photo you have to get out your phone, unlock it, scroll to the App and launch it. Click around to the controls and then click your phone to take the photo. Way to much fiddeling around with your phone and not something you should be doing while the motorcycle is in motion. My dashcam has a dedicated button on the handlebars that I can click anytime to take a photo, without having to fiddle around.
Lack of image stabilization makes this camera good for very basic video and useful for insurance claims but not something I would use to film a ride. On a bumpy road that image is going to be all over the place and give anyone watching it a headache. Sure a basic dash cam image is useful but do not think that this will give you great UA-cam videos.
I ride adventure bikes and usually install my front camera just under the headlight, above the wheel, so with this camera getting at the MicroSD card would be a pain in the butt. Also as the recording light is on the camera I would not be able to see if it is actually recording.
No GPS mapping tied to video. A good dash cam should have it's own dedicated GPS sensor to log filming location, and not have to rely on your phones GPS.
I keep my phone in a waterproof pocket of my tank bag. I have no interest in owning a camera that requires my phone to start/stop filming or to access any of its functions WHILE RIDING. You should never be messing with your phone while your motorcycle is in motion. Ever! MCrider has done videos on distracted riding and how dangerous it can be so I am surprised that he endorses a camera system thsat forces you to use your phone while riding.
This is a dash cam that was designed for use with a bicycle, and then given a beefed up harness for a motorcycle. There are far better dash cams out there that were designed specifically for motorcycles. You can even get Motorcycle dash cams that include Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.
me too, i: "install my front camera just under the headlight, above the wheel, so with this camera getting at the MicroSD card would be a pain in the butt." i'm reading these comments, looking for an answer to the SD access question. i believe it's a deal-breaker for those of us who don't or can't mount the unit on the handlebars. thanks for the timely review!
how long will a 256G card record?
Watching from Querétaro in the central mountains of Mexico
Hi just a quick question ,i recently bought a generic motorcycle dashcam ,now the thing is as the display shows left as right and right as left ,is there any settings with which I can set it up ,i . Guessing as some countries India has a right hand drive .but the cam I got is from out India probably designed for their traffic rules.
I picked one of these up and finally mounted it to my Tuono V4. It is acceptable but the WIND NOISE is terrible....how do we fix that? I may just pick up a 360 camera instead. Any idea where the mic is so I can put deadcat/windmuff on it? Thanks for all you do!! @MCrider
Rocket 3 GT here in Dallas... I need a camera, thanks!
At 30 FPS you can have a 1/30th second shutter, at 60 FPS 1/60th. Low light performance will suffer given a similar sensor.
Those cams are kind of big and clunky. I like the little bullet cams you get with the ones with a separate box, I usually can find a place to put them where you can't even see them. The box under the seat isn't a big deal, you have to take the seat off anyway to get power and run the wires, putting the box under there is an extra 2 minutes.
I use a VSYSTO, I've had it on 3 different bikes now and like it. I had a different cam before but the mounts for the cams were terrible and they vibrated badly.
Close to $300 is pretty expensive. For motorcycles or cars I've never spent more than $200 and they've all had similar video quality, heck the one in my truck is 60 FPS and was also < $200.
I had an Innovv K5 installed, and it failed the one time it mattered most, so I'm not convinced of their quality control.
It was my luck I crashed on track and not in traffic where I may have needed the evidence from the dash cam. That, after all, is the reason I installed it. No footage to be found from the critical 20-30 seconds leading up to and during the crash. Went several unproductive rounds with customer service, at the end of which they shrugged it off saying cable connections being loose can cause this. Well, I'd made sure they were tight -- and if this is a problem, how is the camera expected to function in a crash? That's the very event you install a dash cam for, and when it happens everything on the bike will be subjected to forces in all kinds of directions. If the cable connections (or anything else on the system) can't handle that, you can't rely on it.
I went with VIOFO instead for my replacement bike. Fingers crossed it'll do it's job when it counts.
I do like the VIOFO but on a motorbike the camera needs to be protected from weather I don't think it'll do well outside of a car.
Either I missed it or you didn’t mention whether there is a GPS function to record your speed. That is a must have for me.
Thank you for your interest in the K6. In order to reduce its size, the K6 does not currently have a GPS module. If you require a GPS module, we recommend considering the K3 or K5 models as they may be a better choice for your needs.
Thanks for this review. Hey Innovv: The form factor is nice but the overall video quality isn't quite there IMO. I'd pay slightly more if it had 60 fps and good stabilization.
Hi Jon, thank you for your kind comment. The K6 front camera can not be set to 60fps yet, and stabilization we will consider how to add it to the K6 in the future. Your comment help us a lot, thanks again. Have a great day!
@@INNOVVDashCam I appreciate the reply and will continue to watch your product development. Looking forward to adding a camera system to my R1200GS.
I would like to see it at night. I know my GoPro is horrible in low light and nighttime without lighting. I would hope a dashcam would be able to overcome those shortcomings.
I had just bought a K6 camera and had an issue with it turning on and off whilst riding. Innovv in China were really helpful and passed me on to the UK importer to get a replacement. Unfortunately I have had nothing but hassle trying to get a replacement from the importer and have had to quote distance selling laws to them to enable a refund. I'm extremely disappointed as it seemed a good system apart from the glitch I was having
How did it do at nighttime rides? Would have liked to seem a road video at night
Any dash cam that is using the starvis 2
How bad is the frame shake on a Harley?
Please do a review of the Kenwood dual camera system, as well. It's on sale, for $200. The megapixels are pretty low, but the resolution is 1080 p. I like the mounting brackets of it better, for where I want to put cameras. I'm not sure about the video quality, though.
Does the Innovv have a feature to record from the application, when the bike is off? That would be good, in the case that someone tries to steal your bike, and you get an alert, if you have an alarm system.
Thank you for your comment. The K3 and K5 models have parking monitoring capabilities, but they do not have theft prevention features. Nonetheless, your idea is valuable to us, and we will take note of it. We will explore the possibility of developing a dashcam with an anti-theft system in the future.
Hi all. I did like the software interface. Can anyone recommend a camera like this with a DVR that is 60 frames per second, hardwires to the bike. Possibly one that gives 360° and birds eye viewing.
Ever heard of Insta360? Not a DVR, but it records in 360 degrees and battery lasts for about 1.25 hours.
I bought the K3, with microphone, front & rear. It works fine except the software/app is useless. It synchronized once properly and since then has just failed completely. I contact Innov and didn't get a satisfactory answer.... 'uninstall the app and reinstall, blah blah' ... the equivalent of asking if I had turned it off and on again. They know the app is useless, other users have reported it ad naseum, and yet it continues.
Their motion compensation system is pretty poor. I don’t use these cameras at all as they just don’t really cut it. 360 action camera plugged into constant power is a much better system for clarity and detail.
Do they have a single camera option? That contraption would be tough to set up on my BV 400.
No single camera that I am aware of, install is not too difficult.
www.MCrider.com/K6
Thank you for your interest in K6. The K6 can function without a rear lens, but it's not as aesthetically pleasing. The wires used to connect the rear lens will be useless.
How does it know to put a video in "accidents" - does it have a G force sensor or do you push a button (or both)? Can you make it take a photo while riding without the app? Most motorcycle dash cams can do that via a mounted button. The still photo often can do better with reading plate numbers if you can push the button while the car is close.
Thanks for your interest. The K6 uses the gravity sensor to put video into the incident folder, or you can record a one-minute video by manually pressing a button on the front camera.
@@INNOVVDashCamhow do I reach the front camera if it's mounted near the front fender or headlight?
Is it possible to integrate it in an electric motorcycle? 72v 50 - 100Ah?
I’m surprised you didn’t have a nighttime recording.
What software do you use to produce the video (ie with picture-in-picture)?
Final Cut Pro
Top man - thanks!
Is the camera now more at risk of theft ? I would have thought mowing that everything is built in to the front camera, someone could easily remove it as well as the rear camera, then just need some cables to reconnect elsewhere.
If I click the link and let it redirect to the Amazon app, will you still get credit for your affiliate link? Great review. Would have been nice to see where the SD card goes into the camera as that plays a role. I don’t want this on my handlebars where it’s an eye sore, I want it hidden away where you’ll only see it if you’re looking for it. How difficult is it to get the card in and out?
Actually never mind, it says right on the app that you earn commission so that’s good. Two week shipping seems unbelievably long for Amazon though.
Ship time is because it is such a new product.
it is CLEARER than almost dashcams on CARS lol & it is just only 30fps & much easier to install. it is absolutely better
The reviews for the cameras are great. The app reviews are horrible. Which makes me now think twice on these. Any comments on the app ?
30fps or 60fps has nothing to do with the clarity of an individual frame. 60fps is just taking twice as MANY pictures, but they are of the same clarity. You probably just need more resolution. But if the frame is blurry due to movement, then you need a faster shutter speed. But going from 30fps to 60 fps at the same resolution and shutter speed will only get you twice as many pictures of exactly the same quality.
Effectively this isn't true because the video encoding processor can only handle so much information, so to achieve 60FPS it forces a lower resolution. So 30FPS has more clarity per image vs 60FPS.
@tombaily29 Okay, that makes sense. But either way, going to 60fps won't make the license plate clearer. The camera just needs more processing power SO THAT it can process more resolution. It also may need a better lense/camera chip. I understand companies need to keep costs down so they get buyers, but I have always been disappointed in buying security cameras, only to discover that a license plate cannot be read when really needed. I accept there is a tradeoff with everything.
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Portland Oregon loves the review
Not good. I have a GoPro, but I want a camera that automatically turns on and starts recording when it is powered up, otherwise I might as well just keep using the GoPro. This camera does not automatically turn on when powered up. I have to "push a button" to start it, just like I do with the GoPro. Not good.
Unless I'm missing something?
The K6 automatically records.
@@MCrider Then what's the button for? And why does the manual say:
Turn On / Recording Hold the button for 3 seconds
Turn Off Hold the button for 3 seconds
Thank you for your comment. In fact, Kevin has a new K6 model, and we have not yet updated the manual to reflect the changes. We apologise for any confusion this may cause and will update the manual as soon as possible.@@LMAUtah
The K6 is great if it works. Mine did not and the company support was garbage.
Can it be run from a power bank?
We've all been caught up looking at youtube motorcyle crashes.... a camera doesn't stop accidents. Riders stop accidents. Drivers won't! At least with a camera, we can say , " Sorry" or I've got a camera! Choose wisely.
The biggest con in all Innov systems is the lack of cloud recording, and nobody has pointed that out.
I assume most UA-camrs are getting them for free. A person who actually pays for their bikes and cams, would for sure need such a feature, especially if you know the hardware allows that. It is just a matter of upgrading the software to make it do that.
Why is it every time someone does a review and posts a link to Amazon, it’s always unavailable. Every time…😞
Shows in stock for me.
Thank you for your interest. The K6 is now available in stock on Amazon.
If that footage is unedited, then the camera's doing a lot of software smoothing and compression, which is no good when it comes to detail preservation. That's unfortunate.
So why do these cameras have no means to encrypt and password protect your video data?
Moreover, why is nobody asking about that?
Howdy sir!
Hi
Disappointed. I wanted to see you mount it on your own Indian. I haven’t purchased one yet because I have a Roadmaster and can’t figure out a good way to mount front and rear cameras from any manufacturer.
Nighttime video would have been nice. How long is the battery life?
Hi.The K6 is connected to the motorcycle battery or usb, and the battery life depends on the motorcycle or the charging bank. Have a good day!
2K and 1080p are the same resolution.
With half the view showing the sky the image can be affected by the electronic shuttering, plus you are recording footage not required at all, mush better to lower the camera to view only areas required.. same applies to any doorbell or CCTV camera... most peole fail on correct views.
S O L D
Do the cameras connect to the phone via a server or do they emit a WiFi signal that the phone picks up directly? In other words, can I see the cameras if there is no cell phone signal?
OK guys, I bought this in Nov. I worked for a month and a half to interpret the "instructions" to get this working RIGHT on a bench before installing. I failed. After numerous inquires to the manufacturer, I finally got a response. An absolutely absurd and useless response...from China. My advice is to save yourself lots of time and trouble and buy something else. I sent the camera system with worse than useless instructions back. I really wanted to make it work, gut feeling is it could real easy if the instructions actually tell you HOW to do what they say to do. THEY DON"T. Save yourself some angst and pass on this.
Can it be voice activated
No, power on - record : power off - stop recording
www.MCrider.com/K6
nope…won’t wire to ignition to start recording
lol you don’t need to, just find a hot wire when the keys on. All you need is a volt meter it’s super simple. Just got to find something hot while the keys on and solder onto it!
@@pappaclutch3266 for that amount of money we shouldn’t have to rig it…..other dashcams come with ignition setup
@@indianbill3123 jeez man half the stuff you add to a mc you have to rig it like that. Just get used to it. Volt meter and relay and away you go!
Checking in from Cincinnati
-- "Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock." --
Well, this is the best proof from the website that it's a good product :))
It is in stock for me.
Thank you for your interest. The K6 is now available in stock on Amazon.
Are we turning the throttle the wrong way? Shouldn’t we rock the throttle forward to go forward?
I have the k5 and it's crap and will not record for more than a few seconds at a time in between large amount of time of not recording. I have changed all setting and wire routing recommended by the company. Please save your money everyone.
This is my second camera from INNOVV, no problems for me. Sorry yours is not working though.
@@MCrider I'm glad to see someone has had some success with it.
Been running innov K2 for the last 5 years and it's been working perfectly fine.
I'd suggest changing your SD-card with one which has the classification UHS-3 v30
@@BraapBanana_ I will have to check which I am using. All I know on the front is it is 512gb. What make the one you suggest different? I don't know much about SD cards
There are better options for a LOT less money!
What are they?
sorry but you are talking non sense. you can have even 120 FPS in such small camera - see your (i)phone.
Cheaper and better to just run a go pro
Can you set a go pro to overloop in 3 minute increments ?