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Adaptiv TPX Radar Detector Console

Radar Detector Review

Like a lot of riders, I pay more attention to the road and to what other people are doing than how fast I’m going.  This can obviously lead to some trouble should the authorities catch you scooting around with no regard to the posted speed.  My tendency towards the upper end of the speedometer is what led me to test the Adaptiv TPX Radar Detector.

I’ve been using the Adaptiv detector for about a month now – this includes the busy streets of Dallas as well as the highways getting out of town.  I feel comfortable saying the TPX helped me avoid two definite tickets.  Now, I use all sorts of methods to watch out for speed traps (never running full speed over a hill, watching brake lights, etc.), but for those times when you’re not quite as diligent a radar detector wakes you up!

When considering items like this for my bike, I want something easy to mount, easy to hook-up, and easy to use. Adaptiv addressed all three of my concerns. The unit will mount to just about any kind of universal accessory – for example Ram Mount or Techmount.  The controls are simple and buttons large for ease of use even with gloves.

As far as motorcycle radar detectors go, this “made for the outdoors” radar detector is a bargain-priced unit, though performance-wise, it is seems every bit as capable as the more expensive units.

They tell me this system detects all radar and laser bands used by law enforcement agencies by providing 360 degree protection for both radar and laser.  Think I’ll just trust them on that one.  Adaptiv expands its usefulness by offering a TPX Wireless Headset accessory for audio alerts as well as an Automotive Mount Kit so you can use the TPX unit in a car.

A few dealers are including a Free Visual Alert unit with each TPX Radar Detector sold. In my opinion this is a “must have” accessory so this offer saves you $40 up front.  It’s a nice addition because the bright LED lamp array works as a fail safe warning during those times when the rider can't hear the audio alert. You can’t miss the light and it easily mounts on handlebars or on top of instruments or fairings.

As expensive as tickets are, the prevention of one ticket will come very close to paying for one of Adaptiv’s TPX Radar Detectors.  If you’re anything like me, you’d much rather spend money on a gadget for your bike than pay for a ticket.  To sum it up, it’s a great radar detector for the money.