Garmin Zumo 550 Satellite Navigation System for Motorbikes

zūmo 550
Customise your ride.

• Pre-loaded European street maps.
• Pre-installed Cyclops safety camera info
  Accurate & comprehensive safety camera database from Cyclops. You can download safety camera updates daily to have the most current information available. You will be alerted when approaching traffic cameras, helping you to keep within the speed limit and avoid accident blackspots.
  
• Garmin Lock™ theft prevention
  Disables the Garmin until a PIN is entered or taken to a predetermined location.
• Points of interest database
  Preloaded hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs, cafes, pubs and more with ability to add customized POIs such as school zones and safety cameras. You can then set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.
• Super-bright sunlight readable glove friendly screen
• Handsfree calling via Bluetooth
  Nüvi integrates Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, so you can pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone. Then talk hands-free through the 660 while staying focused on the road ahead.
• Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards
• Motorcycle mount with RAM mounting hardware
• Additional car mounts supplied
• Plan, export, save, review and share routes
  MapSource City Navigator DVD included. Links to Google Earth and motionbased.com to give 3D mapping and route analysis. SD cardslot makes sharing routes with other zumo riders even easier. Route planning multi waypoints with a visible tracklog and automatic optimal route calculation options. Option to add off-road TOPO Great Britain Mapping.
• Travel Kit with Currency Converter and Picture Viewer
  Make the most of your nüvi with picture viewer and currency and measurement converters.
• Re-chargeable li-ion battery - up to 5 hours life.
• Turn-by-turn guidance with voice prompts.

The Garmin zumo 550 brings the power of a GPS navigator, wireless communicator, multimedia entertainer and tour guide all into one device. Made just for motorcycles and designed by bikers, zumo's motorcycle-friendly features make it easy to operate while on the road. From back roads to rallies, preloaded maps and high-end navigation features give you the freedom to go where you want.

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Product details

• High-sensitivity GPS receiver (Sirf Star III) plus MCX-type connector for optional external antenna connection
• Preprogrammed internal memory – preloaded with City Navigator Europe NT data V.9
• Preloaded with Cyclops advanced safety camera data (free trial period)
• Glove-friendly touchscreen with left-handed controls, oversized icons and menus
• Bright, sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display for easy viewing
• Vibration-tested, rugged, waterproof design (IPX7) built with fuel-resistant plastics to withstand the elements
• Locking motorcycle mount to securely attach the unit to the bike
• Standard four-hole AMPS pattern for maximum mounting flexibility (also includes automotive mount with built-in speaker for in vehicle use)
• Bluetooth wireless technology for sending voice-guided audio prompts to compatible helmets and for hands-free calling with compatible phones
• Features drag-and-drop MP3 player
• SD card expansion slot enables storage of additional map data, MP3s, route and trip log sharing
• Motorcycle console for trip information, including fuel gauge to warn you when it's time to fill up
• Included motorcycle and automotive mount (with integrated speaker) for riding or driving
• Custom caps available in black or silver to reflect your style

Product details

• Product Dimensions: 4.8"W x 3.9"H x 1.6"D (12.2 x 9.9 x 4.1 cm)
• Boxed-product Weight: 1.2 Kg

Designed for Two Wheels
zumo is made for extreme durability. Vibration-tested, waterproof and built with fuel-resistant plastics, it’s designed to withstand the elements. It's also intuitive, with a glove-friendly touchscreen with left-handed controls that make it easy to operate. There's a bright, sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display for easy viewing, as well as a unique motorcycle console for trip information, including a fuel gauge to warn you when its time to fill up. The display measures 3.5 inches diagonally and features 320 x 240 pixel resolution.

The zumo comes with a motorcycle mount with universal hardware so you can mount it anywhere. An automobile mount is also included, and it features an integrated speaker. Garmin also provides custom caps, which are available in silver and black to reflect your style.

Navigate the open road
zūmo 550 comes ready to go out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, petrol stations, cash points and more. Simply enter a destination and zūmo takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names and places. 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.

Zumo’s rechargeable, removable lithium-ion battery offers up to three hours of use for trip planning or use on foot. It even accepts electronic maps, making it the ultimate off-road navigator.

Add traffic, weather and radio
zūmo can receive optional Traffic Messaging Channel alerts through a compatible traffic receiver. Simply press a button on the screen and zūmo recalculates your route to avoid traffic jams or congestion.

Talk and listen wirelessly
With zūmo 550'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 on the move. You can even make phone calls to POIs such as restaurants or hotels 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
zūmo 550 makes it easy to plan your next trip and share routes with your riding buddies. Plan trips on your computer before you start, with the City Navigator Europe mapping on CD ROM. 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 favourite 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 and even load MP3 files to your unit to enjoy tunes on the road. A JPEG picture viewer lets you share photos of your adventures with friends and family.

The zūmo comes with a motorcycle mount. Its universal mounting hardware means it can be fixed anywhere

An internal battery lets you roam on foot with the device

The unique motorcycle console offers valuable trip information, including a fuel gauge to warn you when it’s time to fill up

The zūmo 550 has a glove-friendly touchscreen with an intuitive interface as well as left-handed controls that make it easy to operate

In the box

• zūmo 550
• Preloaded City Navigator® NT for Europe
• MapSource® City Navigator Europe NT DVD
• Motorcycle mount with mounting hardware
• Vehicle suction cup mount with integrated speaker
• Dashboard disk
• Carrying case
• AC charger
• Vehicle power cable
• Motorcycle power cable
• USB cable
• Security screwdriver
• Custom caps (silver and black)
• Garmin stickers
• Quick reference guide