Best Motorcycle Phone Mounts (2026 Rider’s Guide)

Mounting a phone on a motorcycle is a different problem than mounting one in a car. The vibration alone will shake a cheap mount apart in a few hundred miles. Add wind, heat, rain, and the fact that you can’t reach over and grab the phone if it starts to slip — and the stakes for picking the right mount are considerably higher than they are for your daily commuter.The good news is that a handful of mounts have genuinely solved this problem, and the options are better now than they’ve ever been. Below are the four we recommend, covering every type of rider from daily commuter to long-distance tourer.

Quick Comparison: Best Motorcycle Mounts (2026)

Quad Lock Motorcycle Mount — Best Overall

The Quad Lock Motorcycle Mount has become the standard recommendation for serious riders, and for good reason. The system uses a patented dual-stage twist-lock that physically locks the phone into the mount — there’s no spring tension or friction holding it, just a mechanical connection that doesn’t let go. At highway speeds on rough pavement, that distinction matters.

The mount attaches to the handlebar and accommodates a wide range of bar diameters: 7/8″, 1″, 1-1/8″, and 1-1/4″. Installation takes about ten minutes with the included hex key. Once it’s on, the mount head rotates so you can set portrait or landscape orientation before locking it down.

The one trade-off worth knowing upfront: Quad Lock requires a compatible case or universal adapter on your phone. The mount won’t work without it. That’s an added expense, but it’s also why the system is as secure as it is. If you’re already in the market for a new case, it’s a non-issue.

RAM Mounts X-Grip — Most Versatile

The RAM X-Grip has been the workhorse motorcycle phone mount for years, and it remains one of the best recommendations for riders who don’t want to commit to a case system. The spring-loaded X-shaped cradle grips the phone from four sides and opens wide enough to fit most current phones with or without a case. The ball-and-socket arm gives you virtually unlimited adjustment — tilt, swivel, and height can all be dialed in independently.

RAM builds these from heavy-gauge materials and the mounts are used by law enforcement and military agencies worldwide. That’s not marketing language — it reflects genuine durability that translates well to motorcycle use. We’ve recommended the X-Grip across this site for years on specific motorcycle models, and it consistently holds up.

The one thing to know: because the phone sits in a cradle rather than a locked case interface, RAM includes a safety tether with current X-Grip models. Use it. On rough terrain or at highway speeds, the tether is your backup if the cradle ever loses grip — and on a motorcycle, there’s no retrieving a phone that bounces off the road at 65 mph.

In our 20 years of testing, we’ve found that the RAM X-Grip is great, but the rubber ‘tethers’ tend to dry-rot after a few seasons in the sun—replace them early. Fortunately, the tethers are inexpensive to pick up.

Roam Universal Motorcycle Mount — Best Budget Option

The Roam Universal Mount uses a silicone net cradle rather than a rigid clamp, which makes it genuinely easy to install — no tools, no fuss. The silicone stretches to hold phones of varying sizes and provides some incidental vibration absorption in the process. It clamps to standard 7/8″ and 1″ handlebars and gets the job done for everyday commuting and casual riding.

It’s worth being direct about where this mount fits and where it doesn’t. For city riding, short commutes, or anyone getting started with phone mounting before committing to a more expensive system, it’s a solid value. For highway touring, aggressive terrain, or high-vibration engines, the RAM X-Grip or Quad Lock are better suited. The silicone cradle doesn’t lock the phone in the way a clamp or case system does, and at sustained high speeds that gap becomes more relevant.

Peak Design Mobile Motorcycle Mount V2 — Premium Option

The Peak Design Mobile Motorcycle Mount V2 combines magnetic attachment with a mechanical locking lever, so the phone snaps into place magnetically and then locks down with a physical click. It’s a fast, satisfying system to use — and the build quality is noticeably premium. The mount is machined aluminum throughout, and some configurations support Peak Design’s wireless charging head for riders who want to keep the phone topped up on longer rides.

Like Quad Lock, Peak Design requires a compatible case or adapter. The ecosystem is well-developed and the cases are good — slim, protective, and designed to work across Peak Design’s full lineup of car, bike, and travel mounts. If you’re already a Peak Design user, adding the motorcycle mount makes a lot of sense. If you’re coming in fresh, decide first whether you want to commit to their case system or go caseless with the RAM X-Grip.

A Note on Handlebar Diameter

Before buying any of these mounts, check your handlebar diameter. Most standard motorcycles use 7/8″ (22mm) or 1″ (25mm) bars. If you ride a Harley-Davidson or a heavy cruiser, you are likely looking at 1-1/4″ (32mm) bars. In our experience, people often forget to account for the “taper” near the controls—always measure the specific spot where you intend to clamp the mount.

The Quad Lock and RAM mounts are excellent because they include spacers to accommodate these ranges, but it’s worth confirming your specs before your order arrives to avoid the frustration of a mount that “walks” or rotates under vibration.

Specific Bike & GPS Mounting Guides

Because every cockpit is different, we’ve developed specific fitment guides for some of the most popular (and challenging) setups we’ve encountered over the last two decades:

• Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail: Best handlebar and mirror setups.
• BMW R1200RT: Solving the dash-mount and brake reservoir layout.
• Garmin Zumo XT, XT2 & XT3: Dedicated GPS mounting hardware.