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Garmin Zumo 660
Garmin Zumo 660 is a top of the line navigation system designed for motorcycle enthusiasts by their peers. Considerations for ease of use and the unique safety needs of motorcycle riders are evident in every aspect of the sleek design. Garmin went even farther by incorporating the latest technologies such as Bluetooth, MP3 and a micro SD card.
Zumo 660 features a 4.3" glove-friendly color touchscreen display. Additionally the non-glare display screen is sunlight-readable. The Navigation system has a durable, waterproof case that also resists damage from fuel sprays and UV rays.
Preloaded for use right out of the box, this unit has all of the features you would expect from Garmin with millions of points of interest such as hotels, restaurants, ATM's and much more. Zumo 660 features 3-D view and lane assist so you always see your turns ahead of time. Another brilliant feature is a digital fuel gauge, so you’ll know how many miles until empty.
The incorporated Bluetooth technology allows you to speak on the phone and still hear the voice prompts without having to stop or slow down. Simply pair Zumo 660 to your headset or Bluetooth-enabled helmet and you’re ready to go. The 660 also features a spoken street names function. No more distracted driving, as you try to look for obscure or missing street signs and watch the road for hazards or half-blind drivers.
Planning a long ride or a sightseeing trip? Zumo 660 comes loaded with a picture viewer, so you can take your friends or family on a trip with you. Another wonderful addition to this unit for long trips is the MP3 player. You can listen to all your favorite music or audiobooks with your Bluetooth compatible headset.
If you are like me, you customize your trip on a computer at home before hitting the road. Include stops at unusual sightseeing attractions and favorite out of the way restaurants, then upload this preplanned trip into the Zumo 660 by using the micro SD card feature. This feature allows you to share your favorite trips with friends. If you stumble upon a cool back road and you want to let others know about it or remember it for another trip yourself, you can save it in the unit and review at home.
The Zumo 660 comes with a carrying case, power cable, motorcycle mounts and a vehicle mount for use when you’re driving a car, or even walking.
Garmin Zumo has a few other models to choose from to suit your needs.
Garmin Zumo 665 has all the features of the zumo 660 plus an added feature of a GXM 40 XM antenna. This allows you to listen to 170 digital channels of radio. You can add XM NavWeather and access real-time weather data and enjoy radar graphics on your map screen. The Zumo 665 also offers an additional feature for those who commute in the city: XM Nav Traffic. It will alert you of any trouble spots in traffic and assist you in routing around them.
Garmin Zumo 550 is a biker friendly navigation system. It features a glove-friendly touchscreen with left-handed controls. This product allows you to add points of interest such as landmarks and red light cameras plus much more. With an optional subscription you can have XM Radio, weather and TMC traffic alerts. The 550 is also Bluetooth friendly.
Garmin Zumo 220 sports a 2.8" anti-glare glove-friendly, color touchscreen. It is loaded with everything needed to navigate the streets or highways complete with millions of points of interest. If you like to share your rides, the zumo 220 has micro SD card which makes it easy to share and add routes. At the end of the day, this compact unit slips easily into your pocket and with the additional vehicle mount it will also work in your car or truck.
Don't just take my word for it, this is what others say:
I recently returned from a full week on the road. I have put the zumo 660 to the test. Screen-5 stars, MP3 player-3 stars, Mapping software-4 stars, Motorcycle mount-5 stars.
I recently upgraded my old zumo 550 with a shiny, widescreen Zumo 660. The lane change advanced notice feature is especialy nice in heavy traffic in the downtown area. Another really nice bonus is the posted speed limit on my screen. This has saved my bacon a couple times as I get busy enjoying the ride and don't notice a speed limit change.
After reading many reviews on the zumo 660 in Overland Journal I made the wise decision to buy this unit. I have been very satisfied. I comes with all the neccessary hardware to mount on windshield, handlebars etc. It is fully programmable and being able to load my own pre-planned maps is a must. I will never go back to a non-programmable unit again.