VIOFO MT1 vs Vantrue Falcon F1: Which Motorcycle Dash Cam Wins?
If you are shopping for a motorcycle dash cam in Australia, two names keep coming up, and for good reason. The VIOFO MT1 vs Vantrue Falcon F1 is the head-to-head we get asked about most, because both are purpose-built, waterproof, 2-channel cameras made to live on a bike rather than car cameras bodged onto one. They are more alike than different, so this comparison is really about which of two very good cameras is right for you.
We sell, test & support both on Australian bikes, so here is the honest breakdown: the specs, the video, the features, the trade-offs, and a clear recommendation at the end.
VIOFO MT1 vs Vantrue Falcon F1 at a glance
| Feature | VIOFO MT1 | Vantrue Falcon F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Front camera | 1080p Full HD | 4K |
| Rear camera | 1080p Full HD | 1080p Full HD |
| Sensor | Dual Sony STARVIS | Sony STARVIS front (IMX415) |
| Field of view | 170 degrees | 160 degrees front |
| Waterproof rating | IP66 | IP67 |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in | Dual-band 2.4 and 5GHz |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Handlebar remote | Yes | Yes |
| Memory card | 32GB included | Supports up to 512GB |
| Price | The more affordable of the two | A little dearer |
Video quality: where the F1 pulls ahead
This is the biggest real difference between them. The Vantrue Falcon F1 records 4K at the front, roughly four times the detail of standard 1080p Full HD, while the VIOFO MT1 records 1080p at both ends. If reading a distant number plate matters most to you, the F1's extra front detail gives you the better chance of it.
That said, do not write off the MT1. Both cameras use Sony STARVIS sensors, the low-light chip family that turns light into a clean picture, and reviewers consistently describe the MT1's 1080p footage as razor-sharp day and night, well beyond what the number suggests. For everyday proof of what happened around you, the MT1 is genuinely excellent. The F1 wins on outright front detail, the MT1 punches well above its resolution.
Weatherproofing and build
Both are built to ride in Australian weather, which is the whole point. The MT1 carries an IP66 rating and the F1 an IP67 rating. In plain terms, both are sealed against dust and handle heavy rain and road spray without complaint. The F1's IP67 is a small step higher on paper, but both are properly weatherproof for real-world riding, so this is not a reason to pick one over the other for most riders.
The MT1 has a slightly wider 170-degree field of view against the F1's 160-degree front, so it captures a touch more of the traffic beside you. It is a minor edge, but a real one in lane-splitting city traffic.
Features and everyday use
Here the two are neck and neck. Both are screenless and run from a wired handlebar remote, both have built-in GPS that stamps your speed, location and route onto every clip, both have a G-sensor that locks a clip automatically when it senses a jolt, and both connect to a phone app for reviewing and downloading footage.
The F1 edges ahead on Wi-Fi, with dual-band 2.4 and 5GHz for faster transfers to your phone, and it supports large cards up to 512GB to match its bigger 4K files. The MT1 keeps it simple and includes a 32GB card in the box to get you riding straight away, though most riders upgrade it.
The honest trade-offs
Neither camera is perfect, so here is the straight talk from owners and from the riders who buy them from us. On the MT1, the microphone sits on the remote button, so at idle it can struggle to catch a roadside conversation unless voices are raised. On the F1, the app can be fiddly to connect at first, and the cables are long, which is great for reach but means a tidy install takes patience to hide the runs. Both are minor in the scheme of a camera that records every ride, and a clean install sorts most of it, which our motorcycle dash cam setup guide covers.
What they share
It is worth saying plainly: both are among the best motorcycle dash cams you can buy in Australia. Both give you waterproof 2-channel front and rear coverage, Sony STARVIS low-light performance, GPS logging, a handlebar remote, phone-app review, and automatic recording of every ride. Whichever you choose, you are getting real, court-ready proof on a bike, which is the thing that actually matters.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Vantrue Falcon F1 if you want the most detail up front and the best shot at reading distant plates, faster dual-band Wi-Fi, and support for big memory cards, and you are happy to pay a little more. Read our full Vantrue Falcon F1 review for the detail.
Choose the VIOFO MT1 if you want proven, sharp dual 1080p protection and cracking value, with a card included so you can ride today. Read our full VIOFO MT1 review for the detail.
Either way, pair it with a genuine high-endurance card, because constant vibration and heat on a bike are hard on cheap cards. You can see both alongside everything else we carry in our motorbike dash cam range.
The verdict
There is no bad pick here. The Falcon F1 is the choice for outright front detail and future-proof storage, the MT1 is the smarter-value pick that still delivers genuinely sharp footage. Match the camera to what you care about most, fit it properly, and run a good card.
Both are genuine Australian stock, ship from Melbourne, and are backed by local support and warranty. This comparison was last updated in July 2026. Still torn? Give Michael or Harrison a yell. We spec, supply and test both on Australian roads and we will give you a straight answer, no worries.
Commercial disclosure: The Dash Cam Guys sells both the VIOFO MT1 and the Vantrue Falcon F1, so read this as a comparison of two cameras in our own range rather than an independent test of the motorcycle camera market. No brand paid for, sponsored or supplied anything for this review. We buy the cameras we review out of our own stock, the same stock we sell. Specifications, including the resolutions, the sensors and the IP66 and IP67 ratings, are VIOFO's and Vantrue's own published figures and are manufacturer claims unless we say otherwise. Descriptions of how reviewers rate the footage are published opinion, not measurements. We have not run a controlled side-by-side test of the two cameras. If a specification, a feature or a price on this page is wrong or has gone out of date, tell us and we will correct it.