Entering the Digital Age of Roadbook Navigation with F2R
For over four decades, Rally Raid has relied on traditional paper roadbooks, a method deeply rooted in the sport’s history. While paper roadbooks have been the foundation of navigation, the rapid advancement of technology has paved the way for a new era—one that enhances the experience without compromising the essence of the sport.
At F2R, we embraced this transformation, and 2024 marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of roadbook navigation. Our goal was clear: to develop a digital device that could endure the extreme conditions of rally racing while preserving the core principles of navigation. Now, after years of dedicated development and real-world testing, this vision has become a reality.
Our approach to digital navigation has never been about making the sport easier or altering its fundamental challenges. Instead, we have focused on:
✅ Enhancing rider safety with modern technology.
✅ Improving usability for seamless and intuitive navigation.
✅ Streamlining roadbook corrections to optimize efficiency.
✅ Fostering fairness and equal opportunities within rally competitions.
The transition to digital is no longer just a concept—it is happening now. F2R stands at the forefront of this revolution, ensuring that roadbook navigation remains authentic, challenging, and precise while leveraging the power of digital advancements.
Introducing the F2R Y1000
For the past three years, we have been fully dedicated to the development, testing, and refinement of the F2R Y1000—a rugged, purpose-built digital navigation device engineered to withstand the harshest rally conditions across the globe.
- ✔ Extreme temperatures
- ✔ High-impact scenarios
- ✔ Intense vibrations
- ✔ Direct sunlight exposure
Every aspect of the F2R Gamma 1000—from its hardware and firmware to its navigation software—has been meticulously developed in-house by our dedicated team. Since February 2024, we have rigorously tested multiple prototypes, making continuous refinements to create the ultimate navigation tool.
Now, the F2R Y1000 is no longer just a project—it’s ready to ride. Available for purchase, this device marks the beginning of a new era in rally navigation, built to support riders, enhance precision, and push the boundaries of adventure.
With unwavering dedication, our mission remains clear: to craft the most advanced navigation tool for adventure and rally motorcycles.
Rider Feedback
He probado la Y1000 durante el Addax Rally 2024 en Marruecos. Me ha parecido excelente por su usabilidad, brillo, robustez y sencillez de instalación. Muy bien!
Iván Merichal - (Dakar rider)
Mooi product, niet vergelijkbaar met andere toestellen wegens eigen productie. Handige opties zoals waterdichte stroomvoorziening directe draaiknop voor belichting. aan uit knop die makkelijk te bereiken zijn. Prijs is naar de duurdere kant maar is normaal aangezien de eigen ontwikkeling.
Clint De Cramer - (amateur rider)
had the luck to be testing Y1000 for Greece Rally 2024. after 7 racing days and a lot of stones and hard enduro trails, I can say this is the most complete electronic roadbook of the market. amazing luminous screen, smooth transition, easy to install and utilise it. it came in a secure case along with it's components and clear instructions on how to adjust all. this is the future of roadbook navigation and as a hard paper lover the feeling after racing with Y1000 is like using paper. I can easily say that after testing 5 different tablets claiming the same, but none comes to close to the results of Y1000.
Braaaap Goat - (amateur rider)
Had the chance to use the device under different weather conditions and without any issues even under heavy rain and lots of water. Luminosity and no reflection with good reading of the notes on rally mode was very positive. Fortunately didn’t had any crash with it but it seems to be very robust as well! 5 ⭐
Daniel Jordão - (SSV Co-Driver)
It’s not just a tablet, it’s a proper device for rally. Prepared for tough conditions and good visibility. Easy platform to load the roadbooks. This is a ‘must to have’ for the rally lovers.
Jordi Viladoms (ex Dakar Rider)
O Y1000 é espetacular, começando pela luminosidade, a qualidade de todo o material, a facilidade de ser utilizado, tudo!! Não ha comparação com outros tablets convencionais, isto sim é um Aparelho de Roadbook digital!! Parabens F2R
Duarte Santos - (SSV co-driver)
This Y1000 is not another tablet, is a complete product designed to give the same paper look&feel into the digital world of rally. Awesome screen, robust materials, really good design and once you start using it, even if you are (like me) a classic paper roadbook lover, there is no chance you want to use paper again after using Y1000. I was using it for the Hellas Rally and Rodibook this 2024! This is truely something very special and awesome 😉
Isaac Feliu - (ex-Dakar rider)
I tested the device on a three day roadbook event. It worked perfect. The screen is super bright, even with tinted googles and full mid day sun in Portugal I could turn down the brightness. The GPS tripmeter is very accurate. The riders interface is logical. The smart functions very useful. It is not a normal off the shelf tablet, it is a digital road book device. Take my money!
Mikael Berglund - (ex-Dakar rider)
A experiência foi muito boa ,funciona bem com a água e lama que apanhamos pelo caminho ..sem dúvida uma mais valia para qualquer piloto ,fácil de mexer ..é o futuro .Bom trabalho F2R.
Tomás Neves - (SSV co-driver)
amazing product which provides you a perfect digital rally dashboard! super robust, very bright and well designed! perfect product!
Remi - (amateur rider)
I've used the device over a three-day rally race and the Y1000 was simply amazing. It was my first experience with a digital roadbook, but it did not make me regret the paper roadbook. F2R built a sturdy device with a super bright screen and intuitive user experience. In typical F2R style, the Y1000 works smoothly allowing the rider to focus on the actual racing rather than having to fidget between settings, commands and buttons. The new era has begun!
Mattia Manazzale - (amateur rider)
Y1000 got a lot of effort and development, rugget device with smart and practic features created for rallying. What I liked the most is the simplicity of installation into the bracket (and the bracket is small), device doesn’t need the protection all around as a common tablets, so in the end the final shape is slim. Congratulations f2r team!
Stefan Roza - (amateur rider)
Schon der frühe Prototyp hat uns in unserer Testphase voll überzeugt. Dieses Gerät wurde, wie kein anderes zuvor, von Rally-Fahrern für Rally-Fahrer entwickelt. Es verfügt über ein robustes Gehäuse, kombiniert mit 4 mm dickem Glas und einem unglaublich hellen, bei jedem Sonnenstand leicht ablesbaren Display. Insgesamt kann man sagen, dass es ein solches Gerät bisher noch nicht auf dem Markt gegeben hat. Srdan von thats-rally.de
thats-rally.de
Got the opportunity to test the Y1000 both in Portugal (at an R3-event) and in Sweden at a local roadbook-gathering. Best thing is the screen and the analog controls for brightness/lock. Truly perfect readibility on the screen. From full sun in Portugal, to cold and dark in Sweden. Controls works great. Not much to complain about!
Stefan Nordström - (amateur rider)
Without a doubt, it's evolution towards the future! The Y1000 has a larger screen, is very easy to install, and the touch functionality works well, even with gloves, and as expected from this company, it’s very intuitive. I had the pleasure of navigating at night, and by adjusting the light intensity properly, we felt confident. The transition from conventional road books to digital ones is a reality, and yes, it makes everything easier... For those who haven’t tried it yet, I think they will change their minds once they navigate or even follow a GPS track with the new Y1000 from F2R. Thank you for everything. All the best for the whole team.
Pedro Barradas - (amateur rider)
The Y1000 is a perfect universal device for rally training and adventure riding. The hardware is robust and works well. The Android OS allows the user to train with roadbooks as well as use any other android app including mapping and navigation apps. Highly recommended!
Matthew Glade - (amateur rider)
I had the chance to try the Y1000 in several occasions, that included sunny days along the portuguese coast and rally events during heavy rain. In both occasions, the device was great. Visibility was great in all conditions, super rugged (I manage to convert my bike into a submarine for some time and nothing happened to the device ) and the touchscreen/buttons are gloves friendly. What a product.
Artur Alves - (amateur rider)
I've tried the tablet several times and I'm a big fan of the F2R work. It's like navigating with the ERTF. It is an essential tool for any pilot and browser.
Goncalo Reis (SSV co-driver)
A real gamechanger in the world of digital roadbooks. Not a common tablet adapted for rally purposes but a bullet proof device, specifically designed for rallies and with top-notch visibility
Ludovico - (amateur rider)
Esta Tablet la use en el Rally Porto Alegre (Portugal) este año. Os puedo asegurar que aguanto el agua perfectamente. Tiene muchas posibilidades, para ponerte los parámetros a tu gustó. Esta preparada para hacer buenos entrenos y carreras. Se nota que está diseñada por un equipo que conoce bien lo que necesita un piloto de motos o copiloto de coches/camiones. Está a la altura de la que usamos en el Dakar en nuestro camión. y es muy rápido y fácil de instalar.
Jordi Esteve (piloto camiones Dakar)
F2R digital device was an amazing surprise, very user friendly. All features worked perfectly. I made 400 km with it, and the time worked properly and even at midday with the sun at its pick you can navigate with it. The device itself was robust, the touch screen worked perfectly. A must to have if you like to navigate and do some rally’s
Martim Martins - (amateur rider)
I've always been reluctant of riding with digital roadbooks and I consider myself more of a paper guy (in roadbook riding). Not only the brightness has been poor (on almost all models) but also the reliability of the devices available until now was not up the task of a rally stage. It all changed with the Y1000. The robustness of the device and its amazing screen brightness at any hour of the day are game changers. This really is the future!
Mário Pelicano - (amateur rider)
Visibility like no other. Always present (one might tend to forget that visibility was an issue in the past, as the problem is simply gone). Very robust! Ergonomics made for motorcycles riders! Thru out the device (inc. software) is visible that this was made: from riders, to riders (of all levels)!
Henrique Almeida - (amateur rider)
adorei o dispositivo, estive oportunidade de experimentar na baja TT de Lagos, Reguengos e no Portalegre, unico problema que tivemos foi no comando que deixou de funcionar, mas conseguimos resolver o problema e em prova não deu problemas
Carlos Paulino - (SSV co-driver)
I ran the f2r for a seven day rally and it worked flawless, absolutely super purpose built rally navigation system. The screen was not at all affected by sunlight, vibration and is very robust with a large heat sink on the red of the screen. I likes the way it worked with f2r multi function buttons. The setup and to make changes is very intuitive and easy. Touch screen works perfect with gloves and has just the correct level of sensitivity not to cause false selections etc. no more paper for me for future rallies this unit is excellent and far superior device to anything else available on the market
Sean O Leary - (amateur rider)
Just the product I need to train for the Dakar. The reflection is good, the light is good and the roadbook configuration is perfect for navigation
Javi vega - (Dakar rider)