We take the Carpuride 702pro+TPMS CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment system and put it to the test on a range of motorcycles on and off-road over a three month period. Check it out...

The Carpuride W702 Pro + TPMS brings the convenience of wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to motorcycles, with a bright 7-inch waterproof display, dual Bluetooth, and real-time tyre monitoring, making long rides safer, easier, and more connected. Check out our review. 

We tested the Carpuride W702pro+TPMS across a few bikes including the GSX-8S, Guerrilla 450 and Tenere 700.

We don’t always want distractions on a bike. The point of riding is often to get away from it all, to feel that sense of freedom on the road or out in the bush with nothing but the machine and the landscape. But for plenty of riders, whether you are commuting to work, riding professionally, touring, or just short on time, having a reliable way to stay connected can be a huge benefit.

Navigation, music, phone calls and even messaging are much easier with an infotainment system, and CarPlay and Android Auto have become such common features in modern cars that it’s almost strange not to have the same conveniences on a motorcycle. For riders who want those benefits, but without giving up durability or safety, the Carpuride W702 Pro + TPMS is a compelling option.

The first job was to bench test the Carpuride W702 and get familiar with it before fitting it to a bike…

The timing was perfect when Carpuride reached out from their headquarters in Shenzhen, China, to see if we were interested in trying the system. I had been relying on my Shoei GT-Air3 with a SENA SRL3 paired to my iPhone for some time, which worked fine but had a limitation that was becoming more noticeable with age.

At 50, my eyesight isn’t what it used to be, and I often struggled to clearly read my iPhone screen when mounted on the bike. The Carpuride immediately solved that problem with its bright, glove-friendly 7-inch HD screen, and for me that alone made the system appealing before I even got it out on the road.

Unboxing the unit was the first pleasant surprise. The packaging is top quality, with plenty of padding to protect the screen and components, and the instructions are clear with well-drawn diagrams that make the setup process easy to follow.

Inside the box you get everything you need to install it in a range of ways: the screen itself, a U-shaped bracket, a 360º ball bracket mount, a square bracket option with rubber damping, a USB power cable, a fused permanent hardwire cable, and the fasteners and tools required. It’s an impressive kit, and for riders who aren’t keen on chasing extra mounting hardware or wiring accessories, having it all in the box is a big plus.

The first thing I did was test the screen at home. I connected the Carpuride to USB power via a phone charger and paired it to my iPhone just to get familiar before taking it to a bike. The screen powered on quickly, connected without any hiccups, and gave me the chance to see how it handled CarPlay navigation, music and messaging on the table before heading out. It’s worth noting that the USB outlet needs to be at least 4.5 volts and 2.5 amps, otherwise the screen will reset and cycle on and off. For hard wiring directly to a motorcycle battery or accessory circuit, 12 volts at 1 amp is recommended, which is what I eventually settled on.

My first installation was on our Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. Using the U-clamp and ball mount, I wired the power cable directly to the battery and had the Carpuride powered up and ready to go in no time. Connection to my iPhone was flawless, and I was able to pair my SENA intercom as well. One of the strengths of the Carpuride is its dual Bluetooth setup, which means you can connect the device to your phone and helmet simultaneously, or even to your pillion’s helmet as well.

That way, CarPlay runs from the iPhone to the Carpuride screen, while both rider and passenger still get comms and audio. The system even includes an intercom function of its own, although I found sticking with SENA’s intercom worked best for me. Either way, the Carpuride handled connections without complaint, and the combination of phone, screen and helmet audio just worked as it should.

I ran this setup for a few weeks on the Royal Enfield with no problems and was impressed with how seamlessly it all came together. The next step was to try the Carpuride in a more adventure-focused environment, so I mounted it to the nav bar of a Yamaha Tenere 700 using the square bracket and USB power lead.

The Carpuride W702 pro + TPMS is a fantastic companion for touring in Australia, Nick Ware used it on this Tenere trip.

On an outback tour through New South Wales we put the unit through proper use with navigation, music and calls running via an Android device this time. The screen remained clear and stable, even over rougher surfaces and through light rain showers, with no vibration issues and no water ingress. For something marketed as waterproof and vibration-resistant, it lived up to the claim.

From there it was back to the city and some touring. We mounted the Carpuride to a Suzuki GSX-8S for two weeks of daily commuting in mixed rain and sunshine, plus a few weekend runs into the mountains. Again it performed exactly as you would want. Navigation was easy to follow, music quality was good, phone calls were clear, and aside from one or two brief Bluetooth dropouts, which may have been phone-related, there were no issues at all, and the screen is glove friendly for thinner winter gloves and all sets of sports and touring leather gloves we tried.

The tyre pressure monitoring system deserves particular mention. The supplied sensors provided accurate real-time readings of both pressure and temperature, and when checked against a calibrated gauge they proved spot on. For long-distance or heavily loaded touring, or simply peace of mind on a daily basis, having TPMS built in is an excellent safety net.

The Carpuride isn’t just about navigation and comms either. It has a range of little extras that make it more versatile. There’s an EQ function for audio, and the ability to fit a TF card with music or video files. That means if you’re away camping or staying in a hotel, you can quickly detach the screen from the bike for security and also use it as a media player.

In that sense it doubles as a compact infotainment unit, not just a motorcycle accessory. The screen is bright and sharp enough that watching a movie in the tent or hotel room is perfectly viable, and the USB power option means you can run it almost anywhere, even in a car, no problems.

As far as after-sales support, our experience has been positive. Emails to support were answered quickly, though as media we might have had some priority. Still, knowing there’s a responsive team behind the product is reassuring, especially for something sourced directly from overseas. The unit is currently on special for $504 AUD, which positions it well in the market considering its feature set.

Compared to rivals, the Carpuride stands out with its larger screen, dual Bluetooth, integrated TPMS, compass and barometer functions, and genuine waterproof rating. It may not have built-in GPS, relying instead on your smartphone, but that also means you’re always using the latest apps and maps you’re comfortable with.

Across weeks of commuting, touring, adventure riding and day-to-day testing, the Carpuride W702 Pro + TPMS proved itself a solid and reliable companion. It enhances safety, makes navigation simple, improves communication, and reduces the need to fumble with a phone screen or risk running blind on messages or calls. For riders who want the convenience of modern infotainment without compromising on durability, it is an easy recommendation. We highly rate the Carpuride W702 Pro + TPMS.

You can buy the Carpuride W702 Pro + TPS directly from Carpuride here…

 

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