Quad Lock Motorcycle Mount Review: Every Product

The best Quad Lock motorcycle mount for most riders is the Quad Lock Handlebar Mount PRO (~$70-75), paired with the Quad Lock Vibration Dampener (~$25-29) so engine buzz doesn't cook your phone camera. Sportbike with clip-ons? Go with the Fork Stem Mount PRO instead. On a budget, the Handlebar Mount V2 (~$50-55) uses the exact same twist-lock in nylon instead of aluminum.

All right guys, so here's the thing. I rode for way too long checking Google Maps at red lights like a caveman, phone in one hand, glove hanging off my teeth, cars honking behind me. Not a good look, bro. Once your phone is on the bars, navigation is right there, music is right there, and the best motorcycle apps actually become useful instead of something you fish out of your jacket at a gas station.

And when riders talk phone mounts, one name comes up over and over: Quad Lock. Go to any bike night in the GTA and count the phones on handlebars. A LOT of them are sitting on that little blue lever. The problem? Quad Lock now sells a ridiculous amount of motorcycle stuff. Standard and PRO versions of everything, mounts for every bolt on your bike, three different ways to charge, and a vibration dampener that honestly should come in the box but doesn't. So I broke down every single product, what it does, who it's for, and whether you should cop it or skip it. Boom.

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How Does the Quad Lock System Actually Work?

Thirty-second version, guys, because this part is actually simple.

You put your phone in a Quad Lock case (or stick a universal adaptor on the back of your phone or case). The case has a little locking interface on the back. You set the phone on the mount head at an angle, twist it 90 degrees, and it clicks in. To take it off, push the blue lever and twist back. That's it. On, off, done.

Quad Lock calls it a dual-stage lock, and in plain English that means the phone is held by the twist AND by a spring-loaded lever, so it can't just rattle loose over a pothole. Mounting takes like two or three seconds and pulling it off takes about one. With gloves on. That's the whole pitch and honestly, it's that fast.

The other thing that makes it fire is that it's all one system. Every Quad Lock motorcycle mount works with every Quad Lock case. So if you have two bikes (no judgment, I get it, Tina doesn't), you can put a handlebar mount on one and a fork stem mount on the other and the same phone case locks into both. Add the dampener, the wireless charger or a different arm later and it all just clicks together like motorcycle Lego.

Which Quad Lock Handlebar Mount Should You Buy?

This is where 90% of you are gonna land, so let's start here.

Handlebar Mount PRO — Best Overall

Price: ~$70-75 | Material: CNC aluminum, black anodized | Fits: 22, 25, 28, 32 and 35mm bars | Water resistance: IP66

Guys, if you only read one section, make it this one. The PRO clamps around your handlebar with reducing spacers for different bar sizes, and the head rotates so you can dial in the viewing angle. It looks clean. Like, it looks like it came with the bike, which is more than I can say for half the stuff people zip-tie to their bars.

So why PRO over the regular V2? Two reasons. First, there's a little cable routing channel built into the arm, so if you add the wireless charging head later the USB cable tucks away instead of flapping around like a shoelace. Second, aluminum just handles years of rain, sun and Canadian salt better than nylon. webBikeWorld put one on a Harley Sportster, which is basically a paint shaker with a seat, and reported no noticeable movement after hundreds of kilometres. Install took them under five minutes.

What sucks about it: It's about $20-25 more than the V2, it doesn't tilt left or right unless you buy the separate Knuckle Adaptor (~$10), and if you're a sunny-Sunday-only rider it's honestly more mount than you need.

Handlebar Mount V2 — Best Budget

Price: ~$50-55 | Material: Glass-filled nylon | Fits: 22, 25, 28 and 32mm bars

Real talk, you are not getting a weaker mount here. You're getting a less pretty one. The locking mechanism is identical. It's the best-selling Quad Lock motorcycle mount on Amazon for a reason, bro.

Get the V2 over the PRO if you don't plan on wireless charging (no cable channel), if you're watching your budget, or if you ride off-road where the mount is gonna get scuffed up anyway and nobody's looking at how shiny it is. Lighter too, which dirt bike guys love.

Handlebar Mount PRO Chrome — For Cruisers

Price: ~$90-95 | Material: Chrome-plated CNC aluminum | Fits: Same bar sizes as the black PRO

Same mount, different drip. If you ride a Harley, an Indian or any cruiser with chrome on everything, the black PRO looks kind of out of place, and this one matches. Quad Lock also makes a Large version for fat touring bars (roughly 38-50mm), so measure before you cop. Is $90+ a lot for a phone mount? Bro. Yes. It's a lot. But if you spent thousands making the bike look right, I get it.

Handlebar Clamp Bolt Mount — Cleanest Install

Price: ~$45-50 (standard), a PRO aluminum version also exists | Fits: M8 handlebar clamp bolts

This one's sneaky. Instead of clamping around the bar, it swaps out a bolt on your handlebar clamp, so there's zero visual bulk. If you're the type of rider who hates clutter in the cockpit, this is the move. Just double-check your bike actually uses M8 clamp bolts before ordering, because "I'm sure it fits" is how you end up with a mount sitting in a drawer for two years.

What's the Best Quad Lock Mount for a Sportbike?

Fork Stem Mount PRO — Best for Sportbikes

Price: ~$135-140 for the kit (the mount alone runs ~$80 direct from Quad Lock) | Fits: Fork stem tubes 12.7-25.4mm

Okay sportbike people, this one's for you, and it's personal for me. The 1000 has clip-ons. My CBR with the 6Foot4Honda livery has clip-ons. There is literally nowhere on clip-ons to clamp a handlebar mount without it looking scuffed and sitting at a weird angle. The fork stem mount solves it by going into the hole in the top of your triple tree, where a wedge nut expands and holds it tight. Your phone ends up dead centre between the bars, right above the dash. Clean. So clean.

If you'd rather save a bit, the Fork Stem Mount V2 Kit (~$115-120) is the same idea in glass-filled nylon, also bundled with the dampener and a MAG universal adaptor. Works identically.

What sucks about it: It only works if your stem tube is open and accessible (some bikes have a cap or nut in the way), the install takes a little more fiddling than a bar clamp, and on bikes with a tall windscreen the phone can sit low enough that the screen blocks part of the view. Check your stem before you order.

Which Quad Lock Mounts Work When Your Bars Are Already Full?

Adventure guys, I see you with the GPS, heated grip controller, USB port and a little fog light switch all fighting for space. These are for you.

Mirror Mount V2 — Most Versatile

Price: ~$95-100 for the kit (the mount alone is ~$40 direct) | Fits: Tubes 10-16mm

This is the Swiss Army knife of the lineup. Mirror stem, a crossbar, a skinny bit of crash bars on an adventure bike, a scooter's under-mirror post. If it's a round tube between 10 and 16mm, this thing grabs it. On its own it's the cheapest mount Quad Lock sells, so if you just need a second spot for your phone on a bike that already has a GPS on the bars, this is your guy.

Mirror Stem Mount — Thread-On

Price: ~$45-50 | Fits: M8 and M10 mirror threads

Different from the Mirror Mount V2, don't mix them up. This one goes onto the mirror bolt itself, between the mirror and the bike. If your mirror stem doesn't have a good straight section to clamp onto, this thread-on version is usually the better answer. Popular on scooters and mopeds too.

Brake/Clutch Mount — Best for Tight Cockpits

Price: ~$60-65 | Material: CNC aluminum, black anodized | Fits: Standard 2-bolt brake and clutch perch clamps

If your bars are packed, this uses the bolts that already hold your brake or clutch lever on. No new clamp at all. The head sits close to the centre of the bike and spins 180 degrees, so you can put your phone pretty much where you want it.

Brake Reservoir Mount V2

Price: ~$60-65 | Fits: Reservoir lid hole spacing 38-70mm

This one uses the screws on your front brake reservoir cap. RideApart tested it and reported "security even during the roughest rides and terrains." Works great on sport and naked bikes where the reservoir sits up top and easy to reach. Torque those screws properly though, guys. That's your brake fluid. Don't play with it.

1-Inch Ball Adaptor — Bridge to RAM Mount

Price: ~$30 direct from Quad Lock | Fits: Any 1-inch ball socket arm (RAM and similar)

No card for this one because I couldn't find a live Amazon listing for the adaptor on its own (it only shows up inside phone-specific kits right now). But here's the deal: if you already spent money on RAM arms and you like how they adjust, this little adaptor gives you the Quad Lock twist-lock on top. RAM's adjustability, Quad Lock's speed. It also plays nice next to an Insta360 camera mount if you're running a phone and an action camera at the same time.

Can a Motorcycle Phone Mount Really Kill Your Phone Camera?

Guys. Guys guys guys. This is the most important section on this page, so please don't scroll past it.

Apple has an official support page warning that motorcycle vibration can damage iPhone cameras. Modern phones have optical image stabilization (OIS), which is tiny moving parts that keep your photos sharp. The high-frequency buzz from a motorcycle engine is exactly the kind of vibration that wrecks those parts. The result? Blurry photos, shaky video, a camera that clicks and never focuses right again.

And this isn't some theory. Riders on ADVRider, Triumph Rat and XSR700 forums have posted about dead cameras, some of them even WITH a dampener installed. One Triumph Speed Twin owner said their iPhone 11 camera died in six weeks with the Quad Lock dampener on. Another rider said they were on their fifth camera replacement. FIFTH. Bro. That's criminal.

So my rule is simple. The dampener is not optional. Run it.

Price: ~$25-29 | Fits: All Quad Lock motorcycle mounts | Install: Snaps in between the mount and the head

The dampener uses two chassis pieces separated by silicone grommets, so the phone kind of floats instead of being bolted straight to the vibration. Quad Lock says it cuts 90%+ of the harmful frequencies. Bike EXIF measured about 45% in their own test, which is lower, but still a massive drop. webBikeWorld ran it on that same Sportster and said the whole experience got "far more enjoyable." Every single review site I've read lands in the same spot: it works and it matters.

Is it annoying that a $70 mount doesn't include the $25 part that protects your $1,500 phone? Hella annoying. But the math is not complicated, bro.

What sucks about it: It adds a little bulk, the phone has a tiny bit of float to it (that's literally the point, but some people don't love it at first), and it is not a 100% guarantee on really vibey engines.

Which Quad Lock Case Should You Get, MAG or Original?

Quad Lock sells two styles of case, and a stick-on option for everything else.

MAG Case (~$40-45): The newer one and the one I'd get. About 16% thinner than the Original, magnets built in so it works with MagSafe, and the locking ring sits flush instead of sticking out. Works with every Quad Lock mount.

Original Case (~$30-40): The classic with the raised lock bump on the back. Still works perfectly, it's just thicker and there's no MagSafe.

Price: ~$30-34 | Fits: Any phone or case with a smooth, flat, hard back

Quad Lock makes MAG cases for recent iPhones, Samsung Galaxy S-series and some A-series models, and Google Pixels. If your phone isn't on the list, the MAG Universal Adaptor sticks onto a smooth hard back and gets you in the game. It does add thickness and it can mess with wireless charging, so if they make a case for your exact phone, get the case.

How Do You Charge Your Phone on a Quad Lock Mount?

Navigation and music for a few hours absolutely destroy a phone battery, especially when it's cold. Canadian riders know. You start the ride at 80% and by the time you get to Timmy's you're at 30 and the screen is dimming. Quad Lock gives you three ways to fix it.

12V-24V Hardwired Wireless Charging Head — Best Charging Option

Price: ~$75-79 | Power: Qi wireless, up to 15W | Water resistance: IP67

This is the premium charging setup. It replaces your regular mount head, you lock the phone in, and it charges. No cables to plug in, nothing to forget. It's wired to your battery through an ignition-switched circuit (positive through ignition, negative to ground, inline fuse included), so it won't drain your battery when the bike's parked. Let me tell you, I have been through HELL with batteries, so anything that can't kill my battery overnight gets a thumbs up from me.

IP67 also means it's rated for being dunked, which matters when you get caught in a storm on the 401 with no overpass in sight. Touring riders, this one's for you. Just know it needs basic wiring. I'm not a mechanical type of guy, so if you're like me, have a buddy or a shop do it in ten minutes.

USB Weatherproof Wireless Charging Head

The other wireless option is the USB version, which runs off a USB power source on your bike (5V/2A minimum) instead of being hardwired. It's IP66 rated and does the same twist, lock and charge thing. ADVRider tested it and reported a Samsung S10+ going from 65% to 100% in under an hour while running Google Maps and other apps. That's real-world useful. I couldn't find a live Amazon listing for the motorcycle USB head on its own at the time of writing, so check Quad Lock directly for this one.

Motorcycle USB Charger

Not wireless. This one gives you a USB port right at your mount so you can plug in a cable, or feed power to the USB wireless head. Quick Charge 2.0, surge and polarity protection, and zero current draw when the bike is off (it won't kill your battery). It comes with an SAE cable and battery ring terminals. Same story as above, no standalone Amazon listing I could verify right now, so grab it from Quad Lock.

Oh, and while we're talking about stuff on your bars, by the way guys, if you're running your phone for GPS, get the directions in your ear instead of staring at the screen. A Cardo Spirit is the cheapest way into a real headset, and full disclosure I partner with Cardo, so code 6FOOT4 saves you a little and helps keep this site alive. More options in my Bluetooth headset guide. But anyways, back to Quad Lock.

Which Quad Lock Accessories Are Actually Worth It?

Two quick notes. The Poncho is sneaky good if you ride in the wet a lot, and my rain gear guide covers keeping the rest of you dry. And the anti-theft screws matter more than people think, because a Quad Lock PRO is a nice little grab-and-go for someone with an Allen key. If you're worried about the whole bike, not just the mount, my anti-theft locks guide is the next stop.

How Do All the Quad Lock Mounts Compare?

How Does Quad Lock Compare to RAM, SP Connect and Peak Design?

Every big review site runs this comparison, so here's how Quad Lock stacks up against the other names you'll see.

Go RAM X-Grip if you're on a tight budget, you swap phones a lot (no special case needed), or you need that infinite ball-joint adjustability. Trade-off: slower to mount, bulkier, and zero vibration protection.

Go Peak Design if you want the fanciest setup and don't mind paying for it. Dampening comes built in, the magnetic snap-on is the fastest daily experience out there, and it was first to get Qi2 certification.

Go SP Connect if you want a twist-lock that sits lower and tighter to the bars. Their dampener claims less reduction (about 60% vs Quad Lock's 90%), though.

Want the full head-to-head with budget brands too? My best motorcycle phone mounts guide puts Quad Lock against the cheap stuff.

What's Good and What Sucks About Quad Lock?

Let me tell you, I like this system, but I'm not gonna pretend it's perfect.

What's fire:

• The twist-lock is legit secure. Riders have posted about going down and the phone staying locked on the mount.
• Mount and dismount in two or three seconds, even in thick winter gloves.
• The accessory ecosystem is massive: charging, dampener, arms, ponchos, adaptors.
• Every mount fits every case, so you buy the case once and swap between bikes.
• The PRO aluminum mounts look and feel premium.

What sucks:

• You need a Quad Lock case or adaptor. Switch phones, buy another case.
• The dampener is sold separately. It should be in the box. Period.
• Camera damage can still happen on high-vibration engines, even with the dampener.
• A full setup (mount, case, dampener, charger) gets past $175 fast.

Which Quad Lock Setup Is Right for Your Bike?

Easiest route for most people? A kit. The Quad Lock Handlebar Mount PRO Kit (~$125-130) bundles the PRO mount, the dampener and a MAG Universal Adaptor, so it works with any phone. If you're on an iPhone 17 Pro Max, there's a Handlebar Kit with the dampener and a MAG case made for that exact phone. Kits exist for a bunch of phones, so match the kit to your exact model before you check out.

Quick tangent, guys. My stripped black and red Honda with the chrome slip-on is sitting in the driveway as I write this, and every time I walk past it I think about how the cleanest bikes are the ones where the add-ons look like they belong. That's the whole reason I keep pointing people to the PRO, the clamp bolt mount and the fork stem mount. Your phone mount is the thing you look at more than any other part of your bike. Make it look right. Tina would tell you I care way too much about this. She'd probably be right. But anyways.

Should You Buy a Quad Lock Used?

Honestly? The mounts, yes. Quad Lock mounts are basically indestructible metal and nylon, so a used Quad Lock motorcycle mount on eBay is a sneaky way to save 30-40%. Check the photos for cracked arms or stripped bolts and make sure the blue lever still springs back.

The case and the dampener, I'd buy new. A case has to fit your exact phone, and the dampener's silicone grommets wear out over time, which is the whole part doing the work. Saving $10 on a worn-out dampener to risk a $1,500 phone is not the play.

Final Thoughts

Quad Lock earned its spot. The twist-lock is fast, the PRO mounts are built like tank parts, and you can start simple and add charging, rain covers or different arms later without throwing anything out. Every major motorcycle publication recommends it, and most installs take under five minutes.

If you remember one thing from this whole page: do not skip the vibration dampener. It's like $25. Your phone costs over a thousand. The math is not hard, bro.

The only real knocks are the special case and the dampener being sold separately. Peak Design fixes both but costs more. For most riders, Quad Lock's quality for the price and the size of the ecosystem make it the one to cop. And if you want to know where your bike is when it's parked, pair your setup with one of the best motorcycle GPS trackers. For the rest of your kit, my complete motorcycle gear buying guide has you covered.

All right guys, that's it for this one. Mount up, put that dampener on, and I'll see you in the next one. Let's go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Quad Lock mount damage your phone camera?

A Quad Lock mount by itself does not damage your phone, but motorcycle vibration can, and the mount passes that vibration straight to the phone. Apple's own support page warns that high-frequency vibration from motorcycle engines can damage the optical image stabilization and autofocus systems in iPhone cameras, and the same physics applies to other phones with stabilized cameras. That is why the Quad Lock Vibration Dampener matters so much. It sits between the mount and the head and absorbs most of the harmful buzz, and Quad Lock claims it removes over 90% of the frequencies that cause damage. Independent testing has measured less than that, but still a big reduction. Even with a dampener, riders on big twins and singles have reported camera failures, so the dampener lowers the risk rather than removing it. If you ride a very vibey bike, a cheap backup phone for navigation is the safest option.

Is Quad Lock better than RAM Mount for motorcycles?

For most daily riders, Quad Lock is the better choice because it is much faster to use and looks cleaner on the bike. Quad Lock mounts and releases in about two or three seconds with one hand, while a RAM X-Grip cradle takes ten to fifteen seconds and needs both hands to stretch the arms and rubber band around the phone. Quad Lock also offers a dedicated vibration dampener, which the RAM X-Grip does not. RAM wins in a few areas, though. It is cheaper, it holds almost any phone without a special case, and the ball-joint arms give you nearly unlimited adjustment for awkward mounting spots. Many adventure and off-road riders love RAM for that flexibility. If you already own RAM arms, Quad Lock's 1-inch Ball Adaptor lets you keep them and add the twist-lock on top, which gives you the strengths of both systems.

Which Quad Lock mount should I get for my motorcycle?

The right Quad Lock mount depends on what your bars look like. For most bikes with a regular tubular handlebar, the Handlebar Mount PRO is the best choice because it fits 22 to 35mm bars, is machined from aluminum, and has a cable channel for adding wireless charging later. The Handlebar Mount V2 is the cheaper version in glass-filled nylon with the same lock. Sportbikes with clip-ons should get the Fork Stem Mount, which slides into the hollow steering stem in the top triple clamp. Cruisers with chrome usually look best with the Handlebar PRO Chrome, and touring bikes with fat bars may need the Large version. If your bars are already crowded, look at the Mirror Mount V2, Mirror Stem Mount, Brake/Clutch Mount or Brake Reservoir Mount. Always measure your bar diameter, stem tube or bolt size before ordering.

Do I need the Quad Lock vibration dampener?

Yes, you should treat the Quad Lock Vibration Dampener as a required part of any motorcycle setup, not an optional extra. Motorcycle engines create high-frequency vibration that travels through the bars and mount into your phone, and Apple has published a support article warning that this kind of vibration can permanently damage iPhone camera stabilization and autofocus. The dampener costs around $25 to $29 and snaps in between any Quad Lock motorcycle mount and its head. Silicone grommets let the phone float slightly so most of that buzz never reaches it. Quad Lock claims over 90% reduction, and independent tests have shown smaller but still meaningful drops. Considering a modern phone costs well over a thousand dollars, the dampener is cheap insurance. Many riders and reviewers argue it should be included with every motorcycle mount, and it is included in Quad Lock's motorcycle kits.

Is Quad Lock waterproof for motorcycle riding?

Quad Lock motorcycle mounts themselves are metal or nylon and handle rain without any issues, and the electronic pieces carry their own water ratings. The USB weatherproof wireless charging head is rated IP66, which means it handles heavy rain and spray, and the 12V-24V hardwired wireless charging head is rated IP67, which means it can survive brief submersion. Your phone is a different story. Most modern phones have their own water resistance ratings, but those ratings are tested in still water, not with rain hitting the screen at highway speed for hours, and the charging port can be the weak point. If you ride in the rain a lot, Quad Lock sells a Poncho weather cover for around $15 that wraps the phone while keeping the touchscreen usable. Also keep in mind that heat builds up under a cover in direct sun, so take it off on hot dry days.

Do Quad Lock mounts fit every phone?

Quad Lock mounts fit almost every phone, but you need either a Quad Lock case or an adaptor to connect the phone to the mount. Quad Lock makes model-specific cases, including the slimmer MAG cases, for recent iPhones, Samsung Galaxy S-series phones and some A-series models, and Google Pixel phones. Those cases are the best option because they fit perfectly and keep the phone as thin as possible. If Quad Lock does not make a case for your phone, the MAG Universal Adaptor is a thin adhesive plate that sticks onto the back of nearly any phone or case with a smooth, flat and hard surface. It works with every Quad Lock mount, but it adds some thickness and can interfere with wireless charging. Because cases are phone-specific, buying a new phone usually means buying a new case, while your mounts and dampener keep working as they are.

Can you install a Quad Lock mount yourself?

Yes, most Quad Lock motorcycle mounts are easy to install yourself with the Allen keys included in the box, and most installs take five to fifteen minutes. Handlebar mounts clamp around the bar with spacers for different diameters. Fork stem mounts slide into the steering stem and lock with an expanding wedge, so you need an open stem tube. Mirror, clutch, brake reservoir and clamp bolt mounts reuse bolts that are already on your bike, so check the bolt size and thread before ordering, and tighten everything to sensible torque without stripping anything. The vibration dampener simply snaps between the mount and the head. The only part that may need more skill is the 12V-24V hardwired charging head, which has to be wired to an ignition-switched power source with the included inline fuse. If you are not comfortable with motorcycle wiring, a shop can usually do it quickly.