COMPARISON

MoTeC vs AiM

The two pro-end logger ecosystems. Both serious. Both pricey. Different cultures.

MoTeC

MoTeC L1 / L180

£2500

Professional motorsport data logger with CAN bus, multi-channel analogue input, and the i2 Pro analysis suite.

AiM

AiM EVO5 / Solo 2 DL

£499

Motorsport-grade GPS lap timer + data logger with the Race Studio analysis suite.

Where each one wins

Channels & expansion

Winner: MoTeC L1 / L180

MoTeC's L1/L180 expand to dozens of analogue + CAN channels. AiM EVO5 covers most of this but with fewer expansion options.

Software (analysis)

Winner: MoTeC L1 / L180

MoTeC i2 Pro is the industry standard for motorsport data analysis. AiM Race Studio is competent but dated.

Hardware price

Winner: AiM EVO5 / Solo 2 DL

AiM gear sits at a fraction of MoTeC pricing. AiM Solo 2 DL is the most accessible pro logger on the market.

Plug-and-play for bikes

Winner: AiM EVO5 / Solo 2 DL

AiM ships with motorcycle-specific harnesses for most modern bikes. MoTeC typically wants a custom install.

Community & resources

Winner: MoTeC L1 / L180

Every pro race team's data engineer learned MoTeC. There's no shortage of training, plugins, and channel maths.

Web sharing

Winner: Tie

Neither has a real web platform. Both expect you to email the analyst a project file.

Verdict

MoTeC is the right call if you're running a race programme, employing an engineer, and care about every CAN channel. AiM is the right call if you're a club racer or fast track day rider who wants pro-grade kit without re-mortgaging the bike. Most riders are in the AiM bracket — and most still want a modern web dashboard on top.

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