Garmin Zumo 550 Review
Posted by admin on March 10th, 2009 filed in Garmin Motorcycle GPSGarmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle Gps - Review
For bike lovers everywhere, there is nothing like the feel of the wind in your hair and the open road before you. Long motorcycle trips are euphoric to those who shun the confines of an automobile to brave the elements. But what if you don’t know what road you are on?
When you are navigating a motorcycle, you can’t stop every five minutes to look at a map nor can you take your hands off the handles. But many motorcycle riders don’t think about a GPS unit out of concern they will be distracting. Garmin has a GPS motorcycle unit that will get you where you are going safely and accurately. The ZUMO 550 has a preloaded CityNavigator, street maps and a points of interest data base. When you program your trips, you can also program in restaurants, attractions and even set you fuel gauge so you will know when it is time to fill up again.
At only 4.8" W x 3.9" H x 1.6" D and weighing only 10.6 ounces, this GPS unit will not weigh your bike down. This motorcycle GPS system comes with a mount that allows you to place it anywhere on your bike. If you are worried about someone stealing yo ur GPS unit off your bike, the Zumo 550 comes with Garmin’s anti-theft lock.
You don’t have to worry about being able to see the display screen as you are motoring. The screen for the Zumo 550 comes in bright colors and is resistant to the sun’s glare. The unit is immune to the vibrations of your bike and iswater proof.
Like many other products from Garmin, the Zumo 550 is compatible with Bluetooth technology, allowing you to make hands-free calls on your cell phone. You can transfer your phone b
ook onto this motorcycle GPS system. You can use one-touch dialing for the numbers you call most. The touch-screen is glove-friendly.
You can purchase many additional features for your ZUMO 550, depending on your personal preferences. These features include subscriptions to XM radio where you can check the weather, traffic and listen to your favorite tunes. Other traffic alerts are also available in select cities. If you are headed into that jammed highway, this motorcycle GPS unit will give you an alternate route to avoid any traffic jam.
The Zumo 550 GPS unit comes with a rechargeable battery that can last about three hours. Garmin offers custom caps in a variety of colors that reflect your personal style whether it is Honda or Harley Davidson, low rider or street bike. Priced at around $1,000 the ZUMO 550 is a great buy for motorcycle enthusiasts who want to keep their hands on the handles and the wheels on the road safely.
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By: Catherine Tower
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March 13th, 2009 at 10:59 am
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April 3rd, 2009 at 9:21 am
The Garmin Zumo 550 looks great. I bought the 500 though as it was alot cheaper and I didn’t need all the extra features of the 550. Read all about it on my blog. http://www.bikerthomas.com