
Which motorcycle ETC should I choose?
Hmm… I’ve never even thought about that.
Well, I need to install one on my Zephyr 550 too.
I really need to think carefully about ETC.
Various terms keep coming up like the 2030 problem, “new security,” “new spurious,” and ETC2.0
and it’s confusing.
Let’s carefully consider and examine all the options.
“Mitsuba Sankowa and Japan Radio ” – only these 2 companies
You can only choose from these 2 companies.
At this point, there’s no need to worry. So let me show you the current models…
Japan Radio has only the ETC2.0 on-board unit JRM-21
Mitsuba Sankowa has
ETC2.0 on-board unit MSC-BE700S
ETC on-board unit MSC-BE61 / MSC-BE61W / MSC-BE51 (old standard)
Must-have features
“New security” and “new spurious”
compatibility is essential.
That said, it’s actually harder to find models that don’t support “new spurious.”
Most models support “new spurious,” so don’t worry.
What you need to pay attention to is “new security.”

All Mitsuba models except the MSC-BE51 are fine.
Japan Radio ETC2.0 on-board unit JRM-21
Mitsuba Sankowa
ETC2.0 on-board unit MSC-BE700S
ETC on-board unit MSC-BE61 / MSC-BE61W
These 4 models are no problem!
If it were me, I’d choose between these 2
“Japan Radio JRM-21”
“Mitsuba Sankowa MSC-BE700S”
These 2 models support “new security” and “new spurious” and are ETC2.0.
They clear the 2030 problem, so you’re safe for now.
With ETC2.0, you can also use the Kensetsudo Expressway at a discount.
Just because it’s ETC2.0 doesn’t mean the unit is larger. However, it is a bit pricier.
The unit price will be about 4,000-6,000 yen higher,
but that’s not a huge amount.
If you can choose, go with ETC2.0. There’s a good chance more benefits will come in the future.
If you don’t need ETC2.0, then it’s between these 2
MSC-BE61/MSC-BE61W
These 2 models support “new security” and “new spurious” so
there’s no problem going forward past 2030, and you can purchase them at a slightly lower price.
With these 2 models, the only thing you need to decide is
“antenna integrated indicator” or “antenna and indicator separate”
that’s it.
In my opinion, separate looks cleaner.
