Sat Nav for use on a motorcycle

[chris V]

Does anyone have any experience of any sat nav units for use on a motorcycle.

It would have to be water resistant (at least) and fast at (re)calculating routes so I guess that means Garmin. 'Safety Camera' locations would also be useful.

I have used Tom Tom 300 & 910 and must say that I wouldn't part with my own money for either of them & therefore would be very reluctant to go for the tom tom rider.

Also, any help with dealers would also be appreciated.

Chris V.

[KeithO]

Are far as I'm aware, the Rider is currently the only satnav designed specifically for use on motorcycles. What is it you dislike about the Tomtom models?

[chris V]

Speed to re-calculate after missing a turning. Telling me to turn R or L while on a motorway with no junctions or roads passing under or over the motorway. Advising me that a camera is located approx 150 metres ahead when I can already see it closer to 15 metres ahead - or even just passed it. This was in a car by the way. I have used two different 300's & one 900.

[Neville Street]

My TT One (which I understand is basically very similar to the Rider) is quick to recalculate, has never told me to turn off a motorway, etc. With regard to the camera's I have had some cases where the distances were out or the camera appeared on the One to be in a field adjacent to the road, but remember camera sites are often provided by users so may not always be accurate. I think the Rider looks excellent for regular bikers. NS

[ZiggyStardust]

I’ve seen a lot of good things about the rider as well. It doesn’t use the same maps as the Go units that you mentioned although I have never had any problems with my maps or any of the issues that you mentioned when I’ve used the 700. KeithO- I've also heard that the rider is the only unit for motorcycles.

[10ht]

I have just bought a motorcycle after many years. The bike has all the fittings for a sat nav in place. It was fitted with a Garmin. They make at least 2 models that I know of which are for motorcycles. One has just been launched and the other I believe is the 2610. The latest model is equiped with bluetooth as does the Tom Tom rider but would set you back at least £800.

Dave

[richard plumb]

Aren't the only differences for the Rider the fact that its waterproof and comes with a bluetooth headset?

Most all-in-ones have an audio out (my Nuvi 310 does), so after doing a route you could put that in a pocket and put headphones in (or one ear of them) and hear the directions just like the tom tom.

[gtione]

Hey

I bought a Garmin C320 and a Ram mount. It works like a charm and the mounting options are endless. Although the unit is not strictly water proof my mounting allows me to position it under my screen. If it rains heavy I just put some cling wrap around it. The whole set up cost me 230 pounds and I am delighted. The volume is good enough to hear all commands at speeds up to 70 mph. As for camera support it is really good and I always get more than enough notice. Hope this helps

[volvofl10]

a mate of mine said he uses a Garmin StreetPilot III Deluxe on his bike , alledgedly its designed for bikes , as he bought it from an online motorbike store.
just been looking on amaz*n and theres a few garmin handlebar holders for specific models, so i guess Garmin have thought of the motorbike market.
i'm trying to find how easy it is to add camera POI's for him to this model though , doe's anyone know ?
i guess its as easy as TomTom mobile and you just add the POI to the 128mb card ( in the correct folder of coarse)

[RekalinSimms]

I saw a TomTom RIDER the other day, and was pretty impressed. It is better looking than I had envisioned and apparently is pretty easy to use. At least, that's what I was told by the guy using it.