The 7 Best Motorcycle GPS Systems As Of July, 2019 (And 2 Other Models)
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.
The List:
Garmin zumo 665LM
Included accessories: motorcycle mount, automotive suction cup mount, GXM 40 antenna, carrying case, dust cover, USB cable
Garmin Zumo 390LM
Included accessories: USB cable, automotive mount, automotive power cable Special: Trip Planner via Base Camp, Curvy Roads
Garmin zumo 396 LMT-S
Display size is 4.3 (4.25") inches Included accessories: Motorcycle power cable, Automotive power cable
Garmin zumo 660LM
Included accessories: automotive suction mount, carrying case, USB cable, dashboard disk
Special: Where Am I? feature
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 Moreover, a couple of users complained that its maps took forever do download and often came either incomplete or outdated.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 7 motorcycle GPS units out there.
Garmin Zumo 590LM
Included accessories: Motorcycle mount and hardware, Automotive power cable, USB cable, Automotive suction cup mount Special: Where Am I feature, Trip Planner
Garmin Zumo 595LM
Display size is 5 inches Included accessories: USB cable, Automotive suction cup mount and power cable (for occasional car use)
Garmin Zumo 395LM
TomTom Rider 550
Display size is 4.3 inchesMore Motorcycle GPS systems, sorted by the latest model first:
TomTom Rider
Included accessories: Charging bike dock, RAM mounting kit (which, according to the manufacturer, fits nearly all bikes), USB cable Special: Winding Routes, Tyre Pro Route Planning, Charging bike dock
