Garmin today announced the debut of Zumo, the new navigation system produced from the ground-up for motorcyclists.
Designed by bikers, zūmo’s motorcycle-friendly features make it easy to operate while in the saddle. With a glove-friendly design featuring left-handed controls and oversized touchscreen buttons on a high-bright display, Bluetooth "hands-free-to-helmet" wireless technology capability, and a rugged, dependable locking mount, zumo is at home on virtually any motorcycle or scooter.
Featured with 3.5-inch (diagonal) high-bright, sunlight readable touchscreen display encased in a waterproof housing, Garmin Zumo is equipped with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, which acquires and maintains a GPS signal even in heavy foliage or "urban canyons" created by city skyscrapers.
Zumo is secured to the motorcycle with a locking mount that has waterproof power and data cable connections and is able to withstand the severe vibration environment commonly experienced in motorcycle riding. A rechargeable user-removable lithium-ion battery (three hour typical use) is integrated into zumo for trip planning or use on foot.
The Bluetooth connectivity also gives motorcyclists the ability to receive and place phone calls as well as receive turn-by-turn voice prompts wirelessly to Bluetooth enabled headsets or helmets
Zumo allows users to record even the longest of rides and lets motorcyclists relive a tour on their home computer through the 3-D Google Earth interface. Riders can also plan upcoming trips on their computer, and swap routes and waypoints with other zumo owners via the unit’s SD card slot.
On board trip computer shows informations like speed, heading, and a customizable fuel gauge that allows users to define their motorcycle’s maximum fuel range.
Also riders can personalize zumo to match their particular bike’s color scheme and attitude with custom caps.
[Source: Garmin]