Royal Enfield MotoWave X2 Review: A Stylish Mid-Range Helmet Companion

When it comes to helmet communication devices, the market is flooded with dirt-cheap Bluetooth kits on one side and seriously expensive intercom systems on the other. Sitting somewhere neatly in the middle is the Royal Enfield MotoWave X2, priced at ₹3,990. And honestly, that positioning makes perfect sense. It carries the Royal Enfield badge, after all, making it lean more toward lifestyle appeal than barebones practicality.

At almost ₹4K, the MotoWave X2 isn’t exactly cheap, especially when generic Bluetooth helmet kits are available for half the price. But Royal Enfield is banking on a more premium proposition here. You get Dhwani by Blu audio tuning, a discreet design that integrates well with helmets, some degree of noise filtering tech, and an overall experience that feels more polished than the bargain-bin alternatives.

I used it with Royal Enfield’s Royal Enfield Speed X Helmet, and over the course of a few rides, the MotoWave X2 revealed itself to be a product that prioritises convenience and design more than outright audio excellence.

Design & Setup

If you’re someone who gets irrationally excited about packaging design, the MotoWave X2 will immediately win you over. The flat box features a collage of three Royal Enfield motorcycles aligned in such a clever way that they visually form one unified motorcycle silhouette. What’s even better is that the packaging cutouts are designed with intent. One of the speaker drivers aligns perfectly with the front wheel of a Himalayan, the main triangular unit sits where the triangular side panel of the Classic 650 would be, and the microphone lines up with the exhaust of an Interceptor 650. It’s one of those tiny details that absolutely did not need to exist, but you’re glad someone cared enough to make it happen.

The setup itself is fairly straightforward. Since I’ve installed similar systems before, I deliberately handed the job to a friend who had never done one. He managed to finish the installation within about 15 minutes. That said, he did have to rely on a setup video because the included manual simply isn’t detailed enough for first-timers. Once installed inside the Speed X helmet, the MotoWave X2 looks properly integrated rather than tacked on. The compact external module blends into the helmet’s design nicely and avoids the bulky “aftermarket accessory” look many cheaper units suffer from.

Another thing worth appreciating is the waterproofing. The Type-C charging port has excellent sealing, and once the mic is positioned properly, it lines up naturally with your mouth without needing constant adjustment.

Sound Quality

Normally, sound quality isn’t something you deeply analyse in a helmet accessory review. But because Royal Enfield is heavily promoting the Dhwani by Blu audio experience, it deserves closer attention. And the truth is, the improvement over regular Bluetooth helmet devices is fairly minor. Phone calls are handled well enough. Voices come through clearly, and the noise filtering does a decent job in traffic. But when it comes to music, the MotoWave X2 struggles to deliver an enjoyable experience. The audio lacks richness and starts sounding tinny fairly quickly, especially once road and wind noise enter the equation.

Even if you aren’t an audiophile, you’ll notice the limitations. Podcasts suffer similarly. Between traffic noise and the somewhat flat speaker tuning, long listening sessions become less immersive than you’d hope. This isn’t terrible audio by helmet communication standards — most affordable systems sound mediocre anyway — but the Dhwani branding may raise expectations higher than what the hardware actually delivers.

Functionality

Where the MotoWave X2 redeems itself is in usability. Its tiny design translates into excellent day-to-day practicality. Charging happens through a conveniently placed Type-C port at the top, and operating the unit quickly becomes second nature. A long press on the Royal Enfield logo puts the device into pairing mode. The same button then handles call pickup, music play/pause, and other essential controls. Meanwhile, the two small nubs surrounding the logo are used for volume adjustment. Importantly, those controls are easy to locate even while riding with gloves on, which is something many compact communication devices fail to get right.

The MotoWave X2 also comes with a microphone that does its job fairly well. There is a slight echo during calls, especially while riding, but your voice still comes through clearly enough to the person on the other side. Combined with the decent noise filtering, phone conversations remain surprisingly usable even in traffic. The discreet form factor also means you rarely feel like you’ve attached a gadget to your helmet. It simply blends into the riding experience.