Cycling · Radar · Garmin
Garmin Varia RTL516
A StVZO-compliant (German-market) rear radar and tail light for cyclists, detecting vehicles up to 140 m away and pairing with Garmin devices or smartphones via ANT+ and Bluetooth.
Released 2020Quick facts · not yet fully researched

Quick specs
- Weight
- 71 g (without mount)
- Battery Life
- Up to 9 hours
- Connectivity
- ANT+ and Bluetooth
- Water Resistance
- IPX7 (1 m for 30 min)
- Tail Light Output
- 5 lumens (StVZO solid-only mode)
- Radar Detection Range
- Up to 140 m
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