TomTom Rider
Complete with all the advanced features of TomTom’s award-winning line of TomTom GO, the new TomTom RIDER boasts detailed street level maps for the entire U.S. and provides real-time access to traffic and weather information via wireless Bluetooth technology to help riders get to their destination.
Completely plug and go, the smart and easy to use TomTom RIDER is designed to be the perfect partner for anyone looking to explore and tour the open road or the urban jungle on their motorcycle or scooter. It comes with a Integrated GPS receiver based on SiRF Star III (with 20 Channel All-in-view tracking) in a tough weather-proof case, fixes easily to any motorbike or scooter and is easily transferable from one bike to another.
TomTom RIDER features a simple, easy-to-use touch screen that has been designed to work even with gloves, as well as an anti-glare screen and integrated sun-visor that ensures the best view of the screen possible. It’s completely portable so that you can put it in your bag and take it with you when you’re not on your motorcycle or scooter. TomTom RIDER also provides up to 5 hours of constant driving, powered by its built in Lithium-ion battery.
Additionally, TomTom RIDER’s design matches the sleek look and feel of the best motorcycles and scooters in the world.
“Motorcyclists are among the fastest-growing segments and are some of the most adventurous customers for our category. Developing the first portable navigation system designed specifically for this audience is yet another example of TomTom’s cutting-edge innovation and market leadership,” said Jocelyn Vigreux, President of TomTom USA. “Automobile drivers already enjoy the extensive navigational capabilities of our portable TomTom GO and PDA-based Navigator products. The new TomTom RIDER is a natural progression for us in our award-winning line of portable, personal navigation devices.”
TomTom RIDER includes full-featured, detailed maps pre-installed on a weather protected memory card. RIDER provides turn-by-turn spoken instructions in over 30 languages. A comfortable headset that fits in a helmet works wirelessly via Bluetooth to make sure TomTom RIDER’s vocal instructions are as clear as possible. Riders can seamlessly navigate door-to-door to any location in the United States.
Riders can choose their preferred route type, for example avoiding highways, as well as the shortest, fastest, most scenic routes and more to get the most out of the motorcycle driving experience. TomTom RIDER users can also access TomTom PLUS information services (see separate press release) through a suitable GPRS Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. TomTom PLUS is a bundle of services that provides real-time information on traffic congestions and weather conditions, and offers extra downloads such as detailed city maps, additional voices, points of interest and much more.
TOMTOM RIDER Features
EASY
- Just plug in, switch on & RIDE
- Simple touch screen operation: Drive mode tailored for use with gloves on
- Clear and accurate: turn-by-turn spoken instructions
- Crystal-clear 3D and 2D graphics
- Compact and portable design
- Door-to-door planning in your region
- View route: review and test the calculated route before you actually start driving
- Dynamic status bar: improve readability by customizing status bar
- Tip feature: discover everything RIDER has to offer through useful onscreen tips
- Extensive guided tour: pick up the features even quicker and get the maximum out of your TomTom RIDER
SMART
- Water resistant and rugged
- Fits both bikes and scooters: with a mounting kit of four pieces to adapt to your 2wheels.
- In helmet spoken instructions: bluetoothTM headset included
- Bike speed linked volume: volume of voice instructions will increase/decrease depending on speed of your bike
- Anti-glare screen: always an optimal view, even in direct sunlight
- A choice of routes: quickest, shortest or avoiding toll roads
- Itinerary planning: plan your trip by defining multiple waypoints and destinations
- Integrated GPS antenna
- You can use RIDER also in a car: Just fit the optional car mounting kit on the windscreen of the car, switch on and you’re on your way.
- RIDER recognizes if you are in a car or on a motorcycle: There’s no need to adjust RIDER for use in the car – it automatically switches from glove-friendly to in-car mode for driving, and it allows you to make and take calls any time on the move too.
- Multi lingual: speaks more than 30 languages in over 50 voices
- User interface: now including 18 languages
- Thousands of points of interest available
- Call a POI: directly call a point of interest through the RIDER
- Make it your own: save personal favorite addresses for quick route planning
- Compass mode available: displays compass on screen to have even more orientation while driving
- Get free scenic routes offered by TomTom PLUS
CONNECTED
- Ready for TomTom PLUS services: get scenic routes for free and try out traffic service for free for a month
- USB 2.0 for faster data transfers
- Hands-free calling via BluetoothTM connection with a compatible* mobile phone
(For safety reasons it blocks outgoing calls while the bike is moving, but if you choose to accept an incoming call it is automatically routed to your helmet. When the bike isn’t moving or you have stopped for a break you can make and receive calls normally)
