Durable and dependable, the Garmin zūmo 500 is built for motorcycles:
Comes with UK and Ireland Maps
Customise your ride with the rugged Garmin zūmo 500. Designed by bikers, zūmo’s motorcycle-friendly features make it easy to operate while in the saddle. From back roads to rallies, its preloaded maps and high-end navigation features give you the freedom to go where you want.
- Bluetooth wireless for in-helmet voice guidance and telephony
- Rugged, waterproof, fuel resistant design
- Glove friendly, sunlight readable touch screen display
- Preloaded safety camera alerts
- Garmin lock anti-theft feature
- MP3 player and optional travel guide
- Motorcycle mount included
- Automotive mount with integrated speaker
- Export and review routes in Google Earth
Navigate the Open Road
zūmo 500 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and a hefty points of interest (POIs) database, including hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply enter a destination, and zūmo takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names. In addition, zūmo accepts custom points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. The 500 also comes with a rechargeable, removable lithium-ion battery for trip planning or use on foot, and even accepts additional maps.
Talk and Listen Wirelessly
With zūmo 500's Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can talk on the phone safely without removing your gloves or helmet. Connect zūmo to your Bluetooth-enabled headset/helmet and mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls. You can even make phone calls to POIs through zūmo’s Bluetooth interface. In addition, zūmo transmits navigation voice prompts to your headset so you can listen wirelessly.
Plan Your Trips and Share Your Rides
The Garmin zūmo 500 makes it easy to plan your next trip and share routes with your riding buddies. Plan trips on your computer before you start. Search for food and fuel stops and local attractions. Then, transfer your route to zūmo and go.
At the end of the day, share your favorite places and rides with other zūmo riders, and review your travels in Google™ Earth Export with a free account from MotionBased.com. SD card expansion makes it easy for storage and route sharing. Download routes to share with your riding buddies — even load mp3 files to your unit to enjoy tunes on the road. In addition, JPEG picture viewer lets you share photos of your adventures with friends and family.