The 5 Best Motorcycle GPS Systems As Of April, 2018 (And 5 Other Models)

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All motorcycle GPS units have specific features that cater to motorcyclists, the ruggedness being the most common one, for obvious reasons -- protection from dust and water is usually standard. But other features include special bike routing or even music playback features.

Displayed in this list are GPS units that rival in bike-centric innovations, including UV ray resistance and traffic and weather radars designed specifically for bikers. For routing, there are features like Route Management, which lets you create, edit, and upload routes, and Trip Planners for a more personalized road trip, including a feature that favors curvy roads -- as seen in some Garmin zumo models. Some bike GPS systems also offer entertainment via built-in media players and compatibility with other devices, such as iPods and iPhones and we saw other interesting ideas, such as a special carrying case or a digital fuel gauge.

Some of the bike GPS models listed here can also be used in cars, but all the units shown here are above all bike GPS systems.

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TomTom Rider 40

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Considering its average rank of 78%, we determined that the TomTom Rider 40 is currently the best Motorcycle GPS 2018. We also believe that our 84 reviews sampled from our sources give us a high confidence level (more on confidence levels) that allows us to call it a "no-brainer best choice."

Included accessories: RAM Mount, Motorcycle Mount, USB cable
Special: 3 Months TomTom Speed Cameras

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Garmin Zumo 590LM

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Averaging a rating of 4 stars after 258 reviews, the Garmin Zumo 590LM is a motorcycle GPS (although some buyers also use it for their cars) touting a 5-inch 800 x 480 (WVGA) display with dual orientation support -- a facade that Garmin claims to be brilliant even in sunlight and glove-friendly. It also comes with an IPX7 casing, making it withstand constant fuel vapor and ultraviolet (UV) rays, which may not be a very rare facet in the world of outdoor GPS units, but is still highly welcome.

Ironically, most reviewers who gave the Zumo 590LM bad scores found its readability to be quite problematic, especially under direct sunlight, a complaint that would paint any 5-inch motorcycle GPS in a bad light (pun intended). Moreover, a couple of users complained that its maps took forever do download and often came either incomplete or outdated. Another buyer protested that the unit he received came with a defective mount, although this case should easily call up the Zumo 590LM's 1-year warranty.

Fortunately for this Garmin GPS unit, a good number of its reviewers loved its responsive screen and handy voice prompts feature. Typical GPS facets like traffic and weather warnings are also on board, with a view of speed limits joining in as well, the latter usually overlooked by many older units. Several others buyers even found its sunlight readability convenient, contrary to what a lot of unhappy buyers mention. A few more of its added-value features include a trip planner and a Where Am I function. It is also compatible with tire pressure sensing systems -- the required sensor is sold separately.

With all that said, the Garmin Zumo 590LM winds up as one of the top 5 motorcycle GPS units out there.

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