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Garmin zūmo XT2 Motorcycle Navigator
Standalone XT2 unit. Avoid protection-plan bundles and "Renewed" listings.
MSRP$599.99
Manufacturer price at Garmin · retailers may differThe previous Garmin flagship — still sold, still fully supported, and usually the cheaper way into a proper motorcycle GPS.
Researched Pick — best value dedicated GPS, now that street prices sit well below the XT3.
Bright 6-inch screen you can read in sunlight, adventure routing, and offline maps for when the phone signal dies in the mountains.
Why consider it
- Best for Riders who want dedicated-GPS reliability without paying flagship money
- Same core capability as the newer flagship
- Widely discounted now it has been superseded
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Where to buy — 1 retailer compared
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Key features
- 6-inch glove-usable touchscreen
- Offline maps with no phone required
- Adventurous routing and round-trip planning
- Group ride tracking
- Helmet comms pairing
Pros
- Same core capability as the newer flagship
- Widely discounted now it has been superseded
- Proven, well-supported platform
Cons
- No lean-angle or track features
- Superseded by the XT3, so future feature updates are less likely
- Manufacturer list price is unchanged despite being the older model
Key specs
- Maps
- Preloaded offline maps + satellite imagery
- Screen
- 6" sunlight-readable touchscreen
- Pairing
- Bluetooth to helmet comms and phone
- Durability
- IPX7 rated, vibration-rated mount
- Rider features
- Adventurous routing, group ride tracking
Garmin zūmo XT2 Motorcycle Navigator
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What the reviewers say
Published reviews from around the web
“I’m not much of a fan of audio directions, mainly because I don’t like the interruption when listening to music, however Garmin’s navigation assistant is exemplary as a co-driver when called upon.”
“The XT2 does have some significant advantages over using your cellphone GPS, the largest of which is a bright six-inch screen that can be seen clearly in direct sunlight. I keep wondering when phone makers will catch up.”
The Zümo XT2 offers excellent screen visibility and durability, though its interface and mounting hardware have signific
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Watch the reviews
Video reviews from creators
Woodzman Adventures
My Honest First Impression Of Garmin zumo XT2 Motorcycle GPS | #garmin #zumoxt2 #motorcycle
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Tim Rodie Rides Motorbikes
The new King of bike sat-navs? Garmin Zumo XT2 review, pros and cons
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4K Motoring
The ULTIMATE Motorcycle Navigation Solution? The Garmin Zumo XT2
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Woodzman Adventures
The Best Motorcycle GPS Navigation | Garmin Zumo XT2 & R1 Radar
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Road Dirt TV
Garmin Zümo XT2 Motorcycle GPS- Is This Really Necessary?
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tshansen
Most Reviews Don't SHOW you this - Garmin Zumo XT2
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