What is a TomTom rider?

Built for wherever your ride takes you, the TomTom Rider motorcycle GPS navigation features a weather-proof, glove-friendly touchscreen that switches smoothly between portrait and landscape displays. Find routes with all the cornering and hills you can handle.

Which motorcycle GPS is best?

Our pick for the best motorcycle GPS is the TomTom Rider 550 Motorcycle GPS Navigation Device. This unit is simple to use, responsive, and has a bright screen. For a more affordable option, consider the Garmin inReach Mini with its 100 percent global satellite coverage and rugged durability.

Is TomTom Rider 550 waterproof?

It gives you access to Siri and Google Assistant features on your smartphone. The TomTom Rider 550 makes available to you for download, predesigned “curated” road trips of the best motorcycle journeys all over the world. It is waterproof (IPX7-rated) with a rugged casing, so you don’t have to carry baggies to cover it.

Is the TomTom Rider 550 any good?

Should I buy one? If you want the best motorcycle sat nav on the market right now, you’ve found in the TomTom Rider 550. It does come at quite a price, especially compared to free or cheaper smartphone apps. However, the Rider 550 is extremely robust, completely waterproof and has a superb display.

Can you get a sat nav for a motorbike?

There are fundamentally two kinds of motorcycle navigation options; a dedicated standalone motorcycle-specific sat nav, similar to the one you’d use in a car, or something based on a smartphone app, which many people also use in their car.

Is the TomTom Rider waterproof?

To stay one step ahead, TomTom’s new Rider 400 GPS incorporates smartphone-like functionality with features that motorcyclists will appreciate. The fully waterproof unit has a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen that allows swiping and pinch-to-zoom even when wearing gloves.

Can you use a car GPS on a motorcycle?

That’s quite a bit of money so the question is if you can use a car GPS on a motorcycle and the answer is usually yes. There are a lot of mounts available for motorcycle use. An inexpensive favorite is the Arkon Bike or Motorcycle Handlebar Mount for Garmin Nuvi and Drive GPS made for Garmin automotive GPS models.

What is the difference between TomTom 500 and 550?

The main difference between the two is the maps. The TomTom Rider 550 Premium provides access to Worldwide Maps whereas the TomTom Rider 500 only provides Lifetime European Maps; you pay extra to download Worldwide ones. You might be thinking, ‘I won’t take my bike outside Europe so there isn’t much point’.

Why are motorcycle sat NAVs so expensive?

But if you ride a lot, a motorcycle GPS is a worthwhile investment – they’re more expensive than car sat-navs because they’re shock-proof, waterproof, need a touch-screen that works with gloves, must have Bluetooth for connection to an intercom, and need to be resistant to UV rays and fuel vapour.

How long does TomTom 550 battery last?

Battery life is one such area with the Rider 550 having a battery life of 6 hours compared to 4 hours for the zūmo 396LMT-S. The Rider 550 also has a higher quality display and is more easily readable in direct sunlight.

Do you need a computer to use TomTom sat nav?

Get the latest maps, software and easily sync new routes for your TomTom Rider via built-in Wi-Fi®. No computer needed. Your motorcycle sat nav notifies you when new updates are available – simply connect to your preferred Wi-Fi®network and choose what to install.

How does TomTom rider work on a bike?

Your ticket to ride and seek, TomTom Rider is designed for maximum thrills. Search, create or import rider-tested routes, then jump on your bike and go. TomTom Rider’s rugged, IPX7-certified weatherproof design and capacitive touchscreen work even when you’re wearing gloves. Ride confidently knowing TomTom Rider is always up to date.

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