TomTom Introduces New Navigation Device for Motorcycles

Dennis Chung
by Dennis Chung

TomTom is introducing a new version of its Rider navigation device for motorcyclists.

The new TomTom Rider features a 4.3-inch screen with variable color options to allow for better visibility in changing lighting conditions. The touch screen is waterproof and can be operated even with gloves. Bluetooth technology allows the Rider to send directions to headsets or share routes with other riders.

The Rider comes with a universal vibration-proof mount from RAM that should attach to most motorcycles. The TomTom Rider also comes with a charging dock that connects to a motorcycle’s power supply, and the device can power on or off along with the ignition.

The device can find optimum routes for the shortest travel times, and for those looking for a more exciting ride, the TomTom Rider can also select routes that offer more curves.

“With TomTom Rider, bikers can not only choose where to go, but more importantly how they want to get there,” said Corinne Vigreux, Managing Director of TomTom Consumer. “We listened to feedback from motorcycle communities to create a device that was customized for the way they want to ride. We found that the overwhelming majority of bikers use their motorcycle for recreational purposes and many actively seek out routes that offer fantastic scenic touring experiences. TomTom Rider gives bikers the ability to find and ride the best scenic routes in the world.”

The TomTom Rider retails for $299 which includes at least four free map updates per year for the life of the device.

[Source: TomTom]

Dennis Chung
Dennis Chung

Dennis has been a part of the Motorcycle.com team since 2008, and through his tenure, has developed a firm grasp of industry trends, and a solid sense of what's to come. A bloodhound when it comes to tracking information on new motorcycles, if there's a new model on the horizon, you'll probably hear about it from him first.

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