Cardo Systems and Honda have teamed up. Available exclusively in Europe, the new Honda Packtalk Edge is the result of a new licensing agreement between the two brands.
A Cardo Packtalk Edge, but with a Honda logo, that is the new Honda Packtalk Edge in a nutshell. As far as specifications are concerned, there is therefore no difference between the Cardo and the Honda variant.
Packtalk Edge mounts effortlessly to any helmet using a new magnetic Air Mount, and second-generation Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) connectivity allows up to 15 riders to connect and hop on, off and on seamlessly over a distance of up to eight kilometers.
Other benefits, according to Cardo, are unparalleled deep broadband sound quality, an easier and faster grouping process in DMC mode, faster pairing in Bluetooth mode and Live Intercom Bluetooth support.
Packtalk Edge has improved sound thanks to redesigned JBL speakers and three new sound profiles, and has an improved noise-cancelling microphone. It also includes the most advanced Bluetooth 5.2 chip on the market for universal connectivity.
The improved Natural Voice Operation engine also means riders can keep their eyes on the road, keep their hands on the handlebars and activate their device simply by saying “Hey, Cardo”.
Other features include 13 hours of battery life, USB-C and fast charging as standard – a 20 minute quick charge gives users two hours of riding time and 1.5-2 hours provides a full charge.
Over-the-air software updates via the Cardo Connect app mean no cables or Wi-Fi adapters are required to ensure the Packtalk Edge device is loaded with the latest firmware. Of course, the communication unit can be connected to the TFT, provided your Honda has a TFT display, of course.
Shachar Harari, VP of Business Development at Cardo Systems, says:
“We are very pleased to be working with Honda Motor Europe on this exciting project, creating an officially licensed Honda product with our Packtalk Edge as a solid foundation. We know how passionate Honda riders are, so through a device from the Honda brand, they can extend this loyalty to their communication device as well.”
The new Honda Packtalk Edge has a suggested retail price of €389.95 and will be available from Honda and Cardo retailers in early August or can be ordered directly from www.cardosystems.com.
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.