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BMW Motorrad Navigator IV

Jul 3, 2009 garmin, gps navigation, on bikes 41 Comments

Garmin just today announced that together with BMW Motorrad they have developed the new BMW Motorrad Navigator IV. This is a new GPS navigation system for motorcycles that is based on Garmin’s zūmo 660. The new BMW Motorrad Navigator IV takes Garmin’s navigation technology and adds BMW specific features such as customized mount, preloaded BMW dealer database, unique audio and Bluetooth handling capabilities.

Take for example the custom hardware which is a four-button motorcycle mount with quick-key functions for extra control and usability. The mount and GPS device are vibration-tested, waterproof (IPX-7), and designed to withstand fuel sprays and UV rays.

The rest of the specs should be pretty similar to zumo 660, such as the 4.3″ glove friendly touch screen, millions of POIs, and turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions to the final destination. In addition BMW Motorrad Navigator IV’s A2DP Bluetooth wireless technology makes it possible for riders to pair their phone to a Bluetooth enabled helmet or handset so that they can safely talk on the phone or listen to MP3’s without having to remove their gloves or helmet.

BMW Motorrad Navigator IV is expected to be available third quarter of this year from authorized BMW Motorrad retailers in North America and Europe. No word on pricing just yet.

GPS maps for snowmobiles

Feb 3, 2009 fitness, gps navigation Leave a comment

We just came across this and thought it would be useful – if you live somewhere with snow and have a snowmobile. A recently launched site – SledGPS.com – now offers comprehensive maps of trails for snowmobiling.

There are 6 packages offered and each of them cost $50. Or you can buy them all for $125. The regions are Great Lakes, Mountain West, North East, Pacific West, and Upper Midwest.

Your maps will arrive on a memory card and will be compatible with all Garmin nuvi’s, Colorado, Oregon, Zumo, and PSmap 60Cx/60CSx, GPSmap 76Cx/76CSx, eTrex Vista Cx/HCx, eTrex Legend Cx/HCx, eTrex Venture Cx, Rino 520HCx/530HCx, Edge 605/705.

They’re located in sunny Arizona :)

garmin zumo 660

Jan 7, 2009 CES 2009, garmin, gps navigation, on bikes 6 Comments

Garmin has a new GPS navigation system for bikers. Just announced today at CES 2009 Garmin Zumo 660 has a 4.3″ anti-glare touch screen, glove friendly left handed interface, and is waterproof.

It comes preloaded with maps of United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and include over 6 million POIs.

Other features include the lane assist capability which is relatively new for Garmin devices, blutooth connectivity so you can pair it up with compatible helmets, and the ability to plan your trips online and send them to your device. It also accepts Garmin’s MapSource U.S. Topo maps for off-road navigation.

It will be available first quarter of this year for $800.

garmin numaps

Oct 15, 2008 garmin, gps navigation 3 Comments

Garmin numaps program will be going live today. Basically it guarantees you will be getting the newest maps, available by download, for free if a map update occurs within sixty days of purchase of a Garmin nuvi or zumo. If you purchased your zumo or nuvi after August 17 of this year you are eligible for the program. To qualify for the update you will need to register your device within sixty days of the first use of your device. Registration can be done at http://my.garmin.com.

garmin road tech zumo first shot

Aug 6, 2008 garmin, gps navigation, on bikes 1 Comment

We have the first shot of the Harley Davidson branded Garmin Zumo, aka Garmin Road Tech Zumo that we mentioned yesterday. As you can see it has the exact form factor as zumo 450 and zumo 550. The only difference is the darker color and the Harley Davidson logo near the top. There’s also the “road tech zumo” text in the front in Harley orange… Read More …

garmin road tech zumo

Aug 5, 2008 garmin, gps navigation, on bikes 4 Comments

This is a special garmin zumo customized for Harley Davidson. The preloaded map contains all the listings of Harley Davidson stores in the country and there’s also the new feature on harley-davidson.com where it allows all those ‘born to be wild’ types to plan their road trip in advances. You can also share your routes using the SD card slot.

Road Tech zūmo’s glove-friendly design with left-handed controls and oversized touchscreen buttons. The waterproof (IEC 529 IPX-7 standards) device comes ready to go right out of the box…

With optional XM subscriptions and an XM antenna, you can check the weather, move ahead of traffic and listen to the radio when you travel with Road Tech zūmo in the U.S. As an alternative, zūmo can receive optional TMC traffic alerts (in select cities) when used with a compatible traffic receiver.

Other must have feature for motorcyclists is the ability to hear directions and make phone calls with your helmet on. Thanks to the added bluetooth function you can make calls using Zumo’s interface and listen to turn-by-turn directions too.

We’re not sure how much the road tech zumo will cost but currently zumo 550 goes for $687 and zumo 450 for $530.

garmin garage

Jun 15, 2008 garmin, gps navigation 1 Comment

Garmin added 3 new vehicles to their garage. If you like to customize the little icon that pinpoints your location on your Garmin, Garmin Garage is your spot.

The new vehicles will work on your nuvi, zumo, or StreetPilot.

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XRoad RM-A4000 makes another appearance

Nov 16, 2007 gps navigation, on bikes Leave a comment

XRoad RM-A4000 which we talked about here at Navigadget before made another appearance in Korea just the other day under the Tibo name. Like we mentioned before this GPS navigation device for bikes is a nice alternative to TomTom Rider and Garmin Zumo who are pretty much in control of the whole market right now.

XRoad RM-A4000 features a nice joystick to make it easy to control with your gloves and a big bluetooth button to enable you to pair with your helmet or other bluetooth device.

It is expected to cost about $600… via

RM-A4000 from XRoad gives riders a new option

Oct 11, 2007 gps navigation, on bikes 2 Comments

The market for GPS navigation systems designed for riders is quite limited. The best ones out there are the Garmin Zumo and the TomTom Rider. Today we present a new brand – XRoad – entering the arena with their new model RM-A4000. There’s nothing too special about the circuitry or the software inside the RM-A4000; you get your usual 3.5″ screen, 64MB memory, SD card slot, and support for multimedia files.

The difference is in the exterior design, such as the visor-like cover to minimize the reflection, and the special joystick button to control the menus which make RM-A4000 quite unique. There’s also big button to activate bluetooth so you can pair up with your helmet – and possibly your cell phone.

There’s word that it would be available next month for about $600 – but not sure which country… via

Garmin cuts prices of Nuvi and Zumo in the UK

Aug 23, 2007 garmin, gps navigation Leave a comment

Garmin announced today that it is cutting the price of two of its in-car satellite navigation systems, the nüvi 200 and 250 by more than 12 per cent. It is also reducing the price of the zūmo, its dual navigation system for motorbikers and motorists. Garmin, with the new price cuts, is hoping to catchup with the prices offered by their European rival Mio which offers similar devices at a much lower price range.

The nüvi 200 price will be cut from £170 to £150 and the nüvi 250 will now cost £180, reduced from £200. The nüvi 200 comes with full UK and Ireland mapping while the 250 includes Europe as well.

For prices of other nuvi models you can check out nuvi buying guide which now needs an update due to the change in prices.