Cardo Systems Scala Rider Q2 Review

I recently purchased the Cardo Systems Scala Rider Q2 system to communicate with my riding buddy when out on motorcycle rides. It's often frustrating not having the ability to communicate to another motorcyclist during a ride. One rider might be running low on gas, or need to make an emergency pit stop. More often than not - it's just nice to remind the guy behind or in front of you to turn off their blinker!!

The Scala Q2 has turned out to be an amazing set. The Bluetooth multi-rider team set allows one biker to speak to another without wires. The set comes with a built in FM radio, and can connect to a Bluetooth phone. It can also connect to an MP3 player - although only through hardwire.

The set allowed my buddy and I to carry on a near normal conversation at up to about 75 mph. I must insert a caveat here - my buddy was wearing a modular helmet that lets more air in than a normal full face helmet. That probably hindered conversations at greater speeds. What impressed me the most was that the conversation was flawless. I didn't have to ask him to repeat himself, and because the set supports full-duplex audio - we were able to talk simultaneously.

The unit itself was very lightweight - and fits very nicely on the side of the helmet. The controls are simple and easy to use with gloves while the bike is moving. I did have a little trouble situating the speakers - but that was easily fixed.

I never really got the FM radio to work at all - but I didn't expect it to work well out in the Hill Country. I'll try the MP3 player sometime - but I don't really like listening to music while I ride so that function is not very important to me. According to the manufacturer, the set automatically mutes music when a phone conversation or mic-to-mic conversation begins.

I've had friends tell me that they have answered phone calls while riding and the other party could not tell they were on a motorcycle.

The Scala Q2 certainly has lived up to its hype.

And - we just happen to have them at High Definition Powersports!!