The Garmin Varia™ RTL516 is a rear light with integrated radar technology, which detects vehicles from a distance of up to 140 meters. If a vehicle comes near, the bike radar warns visually and acoustically via the connected Garmin device or your Smartphone.

The Varia™ RTL516 StVZO bicycle rear light with radar can also be connected to compatible Garmin products (Edge or Wearable). The device is attached to the seat post and provides visual and audible alarms to warn of vehicles approaching you from behind at a distance of up to 140 metres. You can also see the bright tail light from a very long distance during the day, so you can travel safely.

Features:

Drivers can see you from a distance of up to 1.6km
You see traffic coming on your Garmin device or smartphone
Tail light offers daylight visibility up to a mile away and is visible within a 220-degree range, so drivers can see you well before the radar sees the vehicle
Sleek vertical design easily mounts to most road-use bicycles, including racing, touring and commuter styles
Compatibility with Garmin Edge and Wearable products
Suitable for group ride-friendly

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: 3.9” x 0.8” x 1.6" (98.6 x 19.7 x 39.6 mm)
Weight: 2.5 oz (71.0 g)
Modes: Standard light mode
Lumens: 20
Battery life: up to 9 hours
ANT+®: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Water rating: IPX7
Viewing angle: 220°

No flashing mode: The lamp meets the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) and has no flashing mode.

FAQ

What Is the battery life of this device?
Up to 9 hours

Does the Varia™ RTL 516 Bike Rear Light have flashing mode?
No

What other devices is the Varia™ RTL 516 Bike Rear Light compatible with?
Edge® 1000, Edge® 1030
Edge® 810, Edge® 820 Edge® 830
Edge® 520, Edge® 520 Plus, Edge® 530
Edge® Explore 1000, Edge® Explore 820
Edge® 130
Edge® 25
fēnix® 5, fēnix® 5 Plus, fēnix® 5S, fēnix® 5 X, fēnix® 5X Plus, fēnix® 5 Chronos
Forerunner® 735XT, Forerunner® 935, Forerunner® 945
tactix® Charlie
Varia Vision™ In-sight Display
vívoactive® 3, vívoactive® HR
D2™ Delta, D2™ Delta PX, D2™ Delta S

Garmin Varia RTL516 Radar Tail Light