Tpoppa Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 I'm looking at the TomTom Rider 550. It has lifetime map updates, Wifi (no pc connection needed), and a setting to find twisty, hilly roads. Seems decent. I've never used anything TomTom before. Are there any better ones I should look at? Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) I think any of the newer name brand ones are about on the same level playing field. With that being said keep an eye out on sites like ADV rider. Sometime you can find them cheap. I picked up my Garmin zumo 590 for less than half price of a new one on there. A guy bought it and used it on one trip then sold it. I do like my Garmin because it has the smart link to my phone and bluetooth and also has a remote app for my garmin VIRB action cam. Edited July 31, 2019 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 I don't have any insight on the Tom Tom. I'm certain that it's good. I've had the Garmin Zumo 396 for a few months. It has the same features that you listed for the Tom Tom plus the smartlink to the phone features that Tim noted. It took SEVERAL rides till I learned how easy it can be to use. Stoopid people who have never used a GPS wrote their instructions. A huge feature for me is that the Garmins seem to be the ones used by folks that organize the group rides I prefer and that makes it easy to share their routes without needing to do any conversions. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) So, I bought the Tomtom Rider 550. The good The unit is nice. The user interface is intuitive. It looks nicer and more modern than Garmin's. The Mydrive app is also pretty nice. It's fast, almost as fast as a smart phone. The bad It's kinda heavy The mount is unnecessarily thick, and takes up too much real estate. I'm returning it to buy the Garmin Zumo 396 LMT-S because the Ninja has limited mounting options/space. This probably wouldn't be an issue on anything other than a sportbike. I like the actual unit better than the Garmin, but the lighter/thinner 396 is going to have to work. Edited August 7, 2019 by Tpoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: So, I bought the Tomtom Rider 550. The good The unit is nice. The user interface is intuitive. It looks nicer and more modern than Garmin's. The Mydrive app is also pretty nice. It's fast, almost as fast as a smart phone. The bad It's kinda heavy The mount is unnecessarily thick, and takes up too much real estate. I'm returning it to buy the Garmin Zumo 396 LMT-S because the Ninja has limited mounting options/space. This probably wouldn't be an issue on anything other than a sportbike. I like the actual unit better than the Garmin, but the lighter/thinner 396 is going to have to work. What ninja? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 minute ago, TimTheAzn said: What ninja? His new 400. Get with the program... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, 2talltim said: His new 400. Get with the program... Yes. The Ninja 400 is my version of a Grom...but with some actual speed and fun included .. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Tpoppa said: Yes. The Ninja 400 is my version of a Grom...but with some actual speed and fun included .. Cash me on a cart track with that 400 son! I ride an sv650, I already know what it feels like being gapped on a straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Cash me on a cart track with that 400 son! I ride an sv650, I already know what it feels like being gapped on a straight. It's a really fun bike. The handling is super sharp, with almost the same riding position as my VFR1200. Compared to the VFR1200, I can carry more corner speed on the 400, but the drive out of corners is...ummm...less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, Tpoppa said: the drive out of corners is...ummm...less. That's why you carry more entry and corner speed 🍺 What size tires are those? You have some decent options? Edited August 8, 2019 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Nothing like carrying 12k rpms through a corner. Poor little Ninja is going to rev to the moon until Tony decides to sell it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, Pauly said: Nothing like carrying 12k rpms through a corner. Poor little Ninja is going to rev to the moon until Tony decides to sell it. Think if UP owned that thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) 43 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: That's why you carry more entry and corner speed 🍺 What size tires are those? You have some decent options? The stock Dunlop gpr300s do well on the street. They're even decent on the track per the Ninja 400 track day when it was released. Edited August 8, 2019 by Tpoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 28 minutes ago, Pauly said: Nothing like carrying 12k rpms through a corner. Poor little Ninja is going to rev to the moon until Tony decides to sell it. I hope she likes it rough. We're about to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pauly Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: I hope she likes it rough. We're about to find out. Remember to pull her hair just as you dip into the corner so she learns her place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 19 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: Oh I'm well aware of how capable they are. Got passed by one ridden by a 13 y.o. last track weekend http://www.blakedavisracing.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 It's got 43 more horsepower than an actual horse 🐴 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 After owning both of these: Tomtom Rider 550 vs Gamrin Zumo 396 LMT-S Software (both on the device and the online route tool) - TomTom is just a better design. It's more intuitive, faster, and looks like it's 10 years ahead of Garmin. You can load GPX files from the route tool by Wifi, Gamin still needs to be attached to a PC with a cable. Hardware - Garmin is just a better design. It's slimmer, lighter, and the charging cradle takes up much less space. TomTom is faster, but other than that it looks like the designers have never actually used a motorcycle GPS. Neither is perfect, but I hated the TomTom charging cradle so going with the Garmin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Why aren't our super expensive phones capable of being the best GPS device we have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 You should seriously consider the GPS that comes with a Goldwing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 35 minutes ago, Pauly said: Why aren't our super expensive phones capable of being the best GPS device we have? I'm sure there are apps that serve that purpose. I personally don't like the possibility of being separated from my phone when I ride. I don't think my phone would hold up well to the vibration or weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 44 minutes ago, Tonik said: You should seriously consider the GPS that comes with a Goldwing. Considered something along those lines, but I prefer flogging little bikes. Plus they keep me out of trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 12 hours ago, Pauly said: Why aren't our super expensive phones capable of being the best GPS device we have? Most people don't use their phones as lap timers for example, so the phone manufacturers only put in gps modules good enough for navigation but not with a good enough update rate to be uber accurate. Higher update rate = more money Companies rather produce at a low cost and sell at a high cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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