Motorcycle Phone Mounts: Complete Guide by Location and Model

Mounting a phone or GPS on a motorcycle is fundamentally different from mounting one in a car. You are dealing with vibration, weather exposure, and a riding position that changes everything about where a device needs to sit to be useful.

The right mount depends on your bike’s layout. A Harley-Davidson with wide handlebars and a clutch reservoir has completely different mounting options than a Kawasaki Ninja with clip-on bars and a hexagonal fork stem. Start with your mounting location, then find your model below.

Vibration: The Most Important Thing Most Riders Ignore

Modern smartphones contain optical image stabilization hardware that sustained motorcycle engine vibration can damage over time. Apple has officially acknowledged this risk for iPhones. A vibration dampener between mount and phone is not optional on high-vibration engines.

Read our complete guide to motorcycle vibration dampeners before choosing a mount for any V-twin or high-revving sport bike engine.

Handlebar Mounts
Most common option. Works on cruisers, touring bikes, and naked bikes with standard round handlebars.

Fork Stem Mounts
Best solution for sport bikes with clip-on bars. Requires a hollow stem. Kawasaki Ninja models need a hex-specific adapter.

Brake and Clutch Reservoir
Clean, factory-integrated look using existing reservoir bolt holes. Popular on Harley-Davidson and Honda Goldwing.

Mirror Stem Mounts
Best for scooters with enclosed handlebars. Works on Vespa, Kymco, Honda PCX, Yamaha NMAX and similar models.

Gas Tank Mounts
Magnetic attachment to metal tank surfaces. Not recommended as primary navigation mount due to sightline angle.

Motorcycle GPS Mounts
Garmin Zumo, AMPS mounts, 17mm ball systems and dedicated GPS setups for all bike types.

RAM Mounts
Modular ball-and-socket system with a lifetime warranty. Works across handlebar, fork stem, reservoir, and mirror locations.

Techmount
Compact all-in-one control mount and phone cradle system. Popular on Harley-Davidson and Honda Goldwing.

Quad Lock
Mechanical twist-lock system with handlebar, fork stem, reservoir, and mirror mount options for most bike types.

Kuryakyn
Chrome and black finish motorcycle mounts. Mirrors, clutch, and handlebar options for Harley-Davidson and metric cruisers.

Motorcycle GPS Mounts Guide
Complete overview of GPS mounting on motorcycles including AMPS, 17mm ball, and dedicated Garmin setups.

Garmin Zumo XT, XT2 and XT3
Dedicated motorcycle GPS mounts for the current Garmin Zumo lineup.

Garmin Zumo (Older Models)
Mount options for the Garmin Zumo 395, 595, and earlier models still in use.

How to Attach a GPS to a Motorcycle
Step-by-step guide covering every mounting method for dedicated GPS devices on any motorcycle.

Always Use a Tether

A phone that comes loose from a mount at highway speed is a serious hazard. Most RAM X-Grip kits include a tether. For any cradle-based mount on any motorcycle, loop a tether around the device before every ride. Read our guide to motorcycle phone tethers for options.