Best Motorcycle GPS
Motorcycle GPS systems are blessed innovations for motorcyclists. These sophisticated satellite controlled gadgets helps the motorcycle gypsy to be more aware of his or her surroundings and find a way out of an impending traffic jam without being prolonged. Before reviewing the best GPS systems for motorcycles, it is crucial to know how to decide the best motorcycle GPS for your bike.
Check the map details of the GPS system before purchasing it. Check whether the GPS map is easily understandable to you or not. Check the resolution (number of pixels per unit area of the display) specifications and the display type specifications. See whether a vertical display is more convenient to you or a horizontal one. The LED display should be clear and convenient. Always remember to purchase a model that features a high antenna voltage. Also, see whether the battery life of the GPS is long enough to withstand long journeys. In addition, always purchase a GPS whose LED has a built in visor to enable the display to be seen clearly even in direct sunlight. Finally, you must get yourself the motorcycle GPS that is water resistant.
A few of the best motorcycle GPS systems are discussed here.
Garmin Zumo 550: The Garmin Zumo 550 looks like a small TV installed on a motorcycle frame. The Zumo 550 is loaded with special features. This touch screen GPS unit has a sturdy and resistant outer shell and it provides text and voice guided directions to the motorcyclist. The maps are preloaded in the device (beware: recently changed road names will show their old names in zumo), there is an integrated Bluetooth for hands free calling and also an integrated MP3 player.
The Zumo kit consists of an AC charger, a power cable to be attached to the motorcycle’s battery, an USB cable for download purposes, a car charger and the tools needed to instal the GPS on the bike’s frame along with other accessories. The Zumo 550 kit also comes with a small screwdriver for the safety screw on the GPS. A city navigator DVD, an owner’s manual CD ROM and a quick set up guide for easy installation is also provided with the kit. The Zumo GPS price starts at around 700 dollars and can extend upto 1000 dollars, depending upon the bargain you make.
The Tom Tom rider: The water resistant Tom Tom rider also carries similar features as the Zumo 550. The Tom Tom rider comes as four separate pieces that can easily be assembled together. The installation of the rider on the motorcycle is also very easy as a detailed installation guide is provided. The touch-screen rider model also provides voice and text based messages to the rider. The built in Visor enables the Rider display to be clearly read in direct sunlight. A preloaded SD card with all the North American maps fits into a SD card extension at the bottom end of the device.
