Garmin Zumo XT2 Motorcycle Sat Nav

This was bought as a replacement for a faulty Tomtom. The operating system is completely different, but still reasonably intuitive. The Zumo fires up quickly and has a bright clear display. One main difference between this and the Tomtom is that it wil display time of arrival and miles to the destination, but not at the same time - you need to toggle between the two.

I really like the Garmin SatNav and I don’t see the need for the updated XT3. It’s bright. Easy to use. It has a lot of features (perhaps too many!) but I’ve never had any issues with it. The electrical wires are thin though, so if you are wiring it yourself you will need a proper crimper and not the standard cheap ones that most of the shops carry.

I have had mirroring devices around the £200 + mark but not a patch on the XT2. You certainly get what you pay for. Solid well made, dedicated gps, no problem when there is no phone signal, charges straight off the bike (BMW 1250gs) using a 3DAM adaptor, no messing around with keeping your phone charged or carrying a battery pack. (mirroring devices eat phone batteries). The power of the XT2 is unbelievable, like a mini computer. I ride 99.9 % on road in the UK and Europe, planning routes/tracks using OsmAnd, it is easy then to transfer them to the Tread app and onto the XT2 where you can leave them as track or it will convert them into a turn by turn route. The processor is very quick also the re-routing. My main gps for the past 11 years has been a TomTom Rider 400 which has served me well but the XT2 is light years ahead. Off to France and Spain in June all routes loaded so let's see how it performs over about 3500 miles.

The first one I received was an out of the box failure, the store quickly got another one and swapped it out. Use with the Tread app for additional info such as live traffic and weather. I’m also using the handlebar controller which means you have to purchase a separate cable . On the 2019 Goldwing DCT I did not want a handlebar mount so used a mount from Traxxion.

Havent used it in anger yet. But looks the perfect satnav for my requirements

I had my eye on this Garmin XT2 for a while so when Sportsbikeshop reduced the price I had to get it , and I wasn’t disappointed!

It's easy to use has clear maps and icons. Mounts nice and securely. Can still see in bright sunshine. Like that it has WI-FI so can update maps etc directly to the unit no need for a computer. All in all very good and useful.

Does shat it says on the box

I tried to not buy the XT2, telling myself the XT I already have is just fine, but now we're up and running with the XT2, it's definitely worth the upgrade, if you can spare and justify the cost. Having the nicer screen and more up to date system and USB-C charging are all a bonus.

Ive tried a couple of different satnav for the bike and this one is awesome.touch screen is very responsive and it connected to my cardo with ease.havnt yet lost signal while on routes.comes with good sturdy mounts and plenty cable to hard wire.

I tried the link-to-phone kit using Android Play but never fully convinced so took a deep breath and ordered the XT2 Pleased I did. Nive and easy menus, hooked up to helmet and phone and delivers plenty. Recommended

I really like Garmin sat navs. This will be my 3rd. The screen on the XT2 is great. It's bright and is a good size. I have had no issues with the interface (so far). I've not used all of the features, and there are a lot of them so my review is necessarily limited. The installation was easy (but you will need a heat shrink wrap electrical connector sleeve if you are going to connect it to the battery). It has a lot of safety warning features -- alerts if you go over the speed limit -- but it also allows for connection to your phone with included text message alerts. But you can decide what alerts you want.I have had some software issues "external" to its primary function. Using a Mac computer it won't connect to Garmin Express. Registration also seemed to take a few attempts. Not sure what's going on with Garmin. And it won't read MP3 files I've put on to the external micro SD. I've been in contact with Garmin but so far they don't have a solution. Minus these software issues, which don't really impact the GPS side, it's a great device.

I've wanted a new gps for a while, so when the price dropped it became my Christmas present. Quality seems good hopefully will last as long as my zumo 660 (16 years) it seems initially quite complex when the tread app is running and lots more features I won't use.
I was surprised on ordering I was charged a delivery fee of £5 from SBS

1st one did not work but did get a new one in days of sending it back and its great item