Do you want a voice or screen telling you where to go when motorcycling is all about freedom? Absolutely; little detracts from safe riding faster than getting lost when you’re in a hurry ... which is why sat-nav is such a boon.
TomTom’s new Rider is easy to use. Features include Tyre Pro, allowing users to select the best — or most exciting — route for each journey, from fastest to most scenic. Now, riders can set the number of miles they want to ride and plan their route, creating interesting tours.
It includes motorcyclist-friendly Points of Interest, including hotels and fuel stations. You can upload routes captured online and it’s designed for all weathers; during my own tests it withstood rain and the screen was (mostly) visible in bright sun. Other benefits include free lifetime map updates and Map Share, with dynamic changes covering new speed limits and blocked roads.
It’s OK to use with gloves on as the large buttons contain three letters each. The downside is that long addresses take time to enter. TomTom Rider costs £349.99 including a rugged mounting kit. More at tomtom.com/tomtom-rider
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