Reviews The popular minimalist sat-nav is back with a second generation model that will have wider appeal than the original

Customers share mixed experiences about the Moto 2's quality and functionality as a navigation device. Many appreciate its compact design, ease of use, and clear display, making it ideal for motorbikes. Some highlight improvements over its predecessor, like faster updates in dense areas and better charging options. However, criticisms include software limitations, reliance on a phone connection, subscription costs for certain features, and occasional device malfunctions. Overall, while some find it a worthwhile enhancement, others point out areas needing development.
I’ve been using the Beeline app on my mounted phone over the summer, and it has been working well. I really like the simplified display and the routing options that are specifically for riding rather than assuming you are in a car. However, I started touring, in wetter weather, and found the phone totally impractical. First, the battery runs out on the phone in under an hour and keeping the phone charged is not practical for long, high speed journeys. I have a usb lead on my bike, but it kept vibrating out and then I started getting “moisture in the usb socket” errors and it would not charge. The battery died midway through my journey leaving me with no phone and no satnav. Also, it’s impossible to control the touch screen in winter gloves. I had several issues, including the phone locking itself, where I had to pull over every time I needed to sort the phone out. With all these hardware problems I decided to get the Beeline Moto 2 and all these issues have been resolved. The display is great (better than the phone app). The battery life is about 4 hours and I have had no problems with the usb plug. Also, you can control it with gloves on with the physical buttons and it is compact so takes up much less space on the bars. My only negative is that you need to buy the premium subscription service to get live traffic info but I can live without that.
Easy to use, clear and accurate. I've not tried the add-on subscription yet as don't ride in the winter.
I bought this because I don t want to use my phone as a satnav anymore. Was super easy to install and set up. Gave it a go, took hardly any time to get used to it. Really like it super minimal and not distracting but got me to where I need to be. Great addition to my bike. Great service from SBS as usual
Really easy to use looks good and superb battery life ?
Compact design and ideal for retro and naked machines.
It does take awhile to get used to BUT has a fit when dealing with complicated Junctions. Was given advice by fellow user and got used to it; Like the way it either beeps at you and follows up with flashes from LED when you need to make a decision where to go. The display is very clear. Hopefully the mapping will improve further through updates in future. Downside the battery life is rather optimistic claims on the box 12-14 hours. 8-10 hours i reckon on my use. which is enough. Easily chargeable thorough usb C cable. has been a recent update too. On the whole it does the job. good for basic navigation and entry. but if you need more info then either use tom tom or garmin type device? Sport Bike shop were very efficient with my order too :-)
this product dose everything you need nothing you don't it needs nothing but your phone you can move it from bike to bike or like me I even in my car now,
love it and wish I'd got one sooner
Small, powerful and does the job well.
Gives enough info for directions at junctions, roundabouts either in town or out on the twisties.
No need for massive mount, loads of wires or a headset.
Superb piece of kit and miles (or kilometers) better than the original.
A must buy.
Brilliant bit of kit even if only used as spare for emergency, very good price
I like the intuitive feel of it, its easy to understand and follow. I like that there's no audio, its small and looks well on the handlebars. I've owned the version 1 before and used it across Europe with ease. the fun road function is a great feature. There are no bells and whistles and the app supporting it can be slow and clunky at times. The version one latest 3000 miles before the screen stopped working. I was refunded in full no no harm done but I'm hopeful this unit is more robust
I would not have bought this product without SportBikeShop because I had to check I could read a small sat nav at handlebar distance without glasses! In store try buy made it possible!
Bought this after having a beeline 1 for a few years and this item is a significant improvement over the first model, simple to set up with your phones bluetooth and offers pretty comprehensive features ,i am a blood biker and paired with what3 words this is a godsend for routing me to places i;m not familiar with...also has miles remaining to destination ,ETA, odometer and speedo.....highly recommended.
Love this sat nav for as it's simplistic as I do not need a fancy expensive sat nav, just need to get to A to B. The only issue I have had with this satnav was the geometry not lining up in the direction I was going in, however this was soon sorted after going on the beeline faq.
Easy to use, clear and concise directions.
The handle bar mount received with the Beeline II was is inadequate, when I try to install the Beeline II it just twists the mounting on the elastic bands.
Wish the sound at junctions would kick in earlier and not at the roundabout eg.other wish it s great
Good route planning / navigation with readable directions and audible alerts. Scoffs quite a lot of phone battery though so on long trips (over 5 hours) depending on your mobile battery condition, you may need your phone being charged (even on low power mode - 5 year old iPhone SE with 80% battery capacity). Beeline app a bit limited in terms of selecting route parameters (highways, tolls, fun or fast but no ability to search for petrol stations or supermarkets that was obvious to me) and your phone will need a data pack if abroad to access the app correctly. Took it on a trip to France and it was excellent, easy to remove / install, isn’t as obtrusive as a Tom Tom or similar and doesn’t clutter the bike.
Easy to set up, basic directions but works well and gets you to where you want to go. For me it is small and indiscreet when fitted to bike. Thumbs up
Very easy to set up and use, clear screen even on a bright sunny day. Brought it so that i did not have to find somewhere to fit a bulky phone but that gave me the features i wanted to see. Not sure how long the silicone bands that attach the mount to the handle bars will last but time will tell.
Overall happy with purchase
Black anodised bar clamp mount for mounting the Moto II onto standard handlebars
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