Garmin Zumo XT2 Motorcycle Sat Navigator

After fiddling around for a couple of years using iPhone nav apps on my moto, I made the jump to a dedicated navigation device with the Zumo XT. I've been a Garmin user for years with eTrex, Montana and InReach handheld devices all performing well. Our work trucks have had Zumos for a year or so and they work brilliantly. Most of my riding is backroads and gravel track adventure-touring, so the detailed preloaded topo maps are great for this. Battery life and mobile data concerns of the phone based apps are now obsolete and my phone goes into flight mode safely in a pocket until I need it. The supplied ball mount is okay to get started but I imagine most riders will choose a dedicated mount for their needs and bike from another supplier. It's easy to learn how to ... MoreAfter fiddling around for a couple of years using iPhone nav apps on my moto, I made the jump to a dedicated navigation device with the Zumo XT. I've been a Garmin user for years with eTrex, Montana and InReach handheld devices all performing well. Our work trucks have had Zumos for a year or so and they work brilliantly. Most of my riding is backroads and gravel track adventure-touring, so the detailed preloaded topo maps are great for this. Battery life and mobile data concerns of the phone based apps are now obsolete and my phone goes into flight mode safely in a pocket until I need it. The supplied ball mount is okay to get started but I imagine most riders will choose a dedicated mount for their needs and bike from another supplier. It's easy to learn how to create your own routes/tracks directly on the device and then edit them during or after a ride (not while actually riding of course). I managed to map out a couple of my favorite loops pretty quickly to get used to it. The ETA times and ambient temp is a great asset but I'm not really using the fuel useage function as my bike has a fuel gauge and trip meters. The level of track detail is great, viewable right down to some of the single tracks and mountainbike trails in my area. I'm more confident in trying new tracks and roads now, as I can see where they should lead to/link up. There has only been one that was blocked by a tree down, which I certainly can't blame Garmin for! I would highly recommend the XT for adventurous riders.

Whoa! This is an awesome bit of kit. My last GPS was a Zumo 660 and this is waaay better.Some improvements to the useability but the biggest change is the superb visibility and glove friendly action.Garmin, you did well. Now to make basecamp better- it's so clunky and needs a complete rebuild.

Great GPS. I previously used a TomTom Rider, but I think Garmin have the edge, now. Large, clear display, touchscreen works with gloves. Audio is loud and clear through the helmet comms. I've had it on the bike for a couple of weeks, and I've only yet explored a fraction of its capabilities. The unit came with a decent mount, but I ended up buying a mount which enabled it to be centrally mounted on the handlebars. I'm very happy with it.