The Carpe Iter Caretta 7 Inch is not a tablet! Caretta is a specially designed, Android-powered motorcycle navigation kit with full Google Play Store support. The only truly detachable solution of its kind!

Why Caretta?

Caretta is a completely new generation of navigation device. The robustness of a device built specifically for motorcycles, combined with the freedom of Android. Use any navigation app from the Google Play Store – just like on your phone – but in a housing made for adventure.

After your ride? Detach it and use it as an Android device for social media, email, movies, music, or games, or to simply watch a movie in your tent.

Caretta offers unparalleled value for money. This is not an industrial tablet adapted for motorcycles – this is hardware designed from the ground up for motorcycling.

Design-Specific Features

• Ultra-durable construction: Fiberglass-reinforced nylon chassis & cradle.
• 7” Ultra-Bright Display: 1920×1200 resolution, 2,200 nits – perfectly readable in direct sunlight.
• Pre-installed screen protector: Tempered glass layer with anti-reflective and anti-smudge coating.
• All-weather touchscreen: Functions accurately with motorcycle gloves and in rain.
• Smart Power Management: For direct 12V input with built-in voltage stabilization.
• Extreme heat resistance: Operates from –20°C to 75°C. Battery bypass protects Li-ion in heat.
• High-end GPS/GNSS: Dual-band (L1+L5) 10Hz, sub-1m accuracy, 5 satellite constellations.
• External antenna option: Connection for active dual-band antenna.
• Full motorcycle integration:
  • OBD II direct connection (no Bluetooth dongle needed).
  • BMW Wonderwheel support (GS models fully, others in test).
• Vibration-damped cradle system: "Free-float" silicone damping.
• IP69 waterproofing: Fully sealed ports and connectors.
• Status LED: Configurable basic status display.
• NGH software: Includes worldwide offline maps.

General Specifications

• Operating System: Android 14, guaranteed updates to 16 & 18.
• CPU/GPU: Qualcomm 8-core Kryo + Adreno 610.
• Memory: 8GB RAM / 128GB storage (expandable to 512GB via microSD).
• Connectivity:
  • 4G LTE (EMEA) – incl. B20 and B28.
  • Dual SIM (eSIM + nano SIM).
  • Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac).
  • Bluetooth 5.1.
• Sensors: Ambient light, accelerometer, compass, gyro.
• Ports: USB-C (IP68, USB 3.1, OTG).
• Camera & audio: Front camera, waterproof microphone & speaker (IP68).
• Battery: 5200 mAh, compatible with standard & QC fast chargers.

Mechanical Specifications

• Weight: Caretta 630 g, Cradle 390 g
• Caretta Dimensions: 194×129×22–33 mm
• Cradle Dimensions: 203×165×50–56 mm

LTE Compatibility

Caretta is designed for EMEA regions (Europe, Middle East, Africa). Outside this region, LTE may function but is not guaranteed. Outside the EU, specific regulations may apply per country. Within the EU, full compatibility is guaranteed.

Cradle – The Smartest Motorcycle Mount

This is no ordinary holder. The Caretta cradle is packed with electronics that offer new possibilities for motorcycle navigation.

Key Features

• Ultra-durable construction: Fiberglass-reinforced nylon.
• Smart power management: Direct 12V, voltage stabilization, reverse polarity & overvoltage protection, auto-sleep mode.
• Safety logic: Connector pins are only live with Caretta in the cradle.
• Quick-release blade connectors: Robust, fast docking without external M8 connectors.
• Hardwired integration:
  • Connections for controllers and accessories.
  • OBD connection (no Bluetooth dongle needed).
  • BMW Navigator compatibility via Carpe Iter BMW adapter cable.
• Advanced vibration isolation: "Free-float" silicone damping.
• Smart retention: Slide-and-click mechanism, lockable, with manual override for mud/debris.
• Easy installation: For accessible mounting holes at the front.

Included in the kit

• Caretta
• Dedicated charging and data cradle
• AMPS mounting base for 12 mm GPS bracket (landscape & portrait)
• Universal power cable with 6 mm battery lugs and fuse box
• Option: LIN connection for BMW
• Option: ODB connection KTM/Husqvarna
• Option: ODB connection Yamaha 6-pin

Mounting for BMW Riders: For BMW riders; the Carpe Iter Caretta connects to the white plug of the navigator holder (original BMW). This plug supplies power to the Tablet and provides wonderwheel control. Plug and play with one single connector.

Advice:
For BMW R1300GS and GSA riders, the BMW Lin or BMW 50CM is fine; for all other BMW riders, the BMW Lin 100CM is better.