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BMW Motorrad Zumo by Garmin

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bmw_zumo.jpgThe BMW Motorrad zūmo is a rugged navigator customized exclusively for BMW motorcycles. Designed by bikers, the BMW 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.

Navigate the Open Road

The BMW zūmo 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 motels, 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, the BMW zūmo includes a BMW dealer database and accepts custom points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras. The zūmo also comes with a rechargeable, removable lithium-ion battery a for trip planning or use on foot, and even accepts additional maps.

Enjoy Bike-Friendly Design

Durable and dependable features of the BMW zūmo include:

  • Glove-friendly touchscreen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operate
  • High brightness, sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display makes it easy to view your screen
  • Motorcycle console for trip information, including fuel gauge to warn you when it's time to fill up
  • Included motorcycle mount for riding
  • BMW custom caps for added style
  • Vibration-tested, waterproof and built with fuel-resistant plastics to withstand the elements. Plus, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind of a 3 year warranty.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups

The BMW zūmo receives TMC traffic alerts (in select cities) when used with the included GTM 12 traffic receiver. Simply press a button on the screen, and zūmo recalculates your route to avoid traffic tie-ups.

Talk and Listen Wirelessly

With the BMW zūmo’s Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can talk on the phone safely without removing your gloves or helmet. Connect your zūmo to a Bluetooth-enabled headset/helmet and cell 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 BMW zūmo 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. 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.


Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 July 2008 18:56 )  

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