Zoombak is launching another package for its convenient little Zoombak GPS locator device for all those in need of a convenient, easy-to-use, real-time solution to locate and recover their missing bikes. The new universal carrying case is designed to let you mount the device to just about anything else you'd care to track. Here’s the press release: Zoombak LLC (www.zoombak.com) announced its plans to debut its Zoombak Universal GPS locator at RetailVision 2008, the leading (...)

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TomTom, the world's largest navigation solutions provider, today announces the launch of the new TomTom's all-in-one navigation solution: TomTom RIDER 2nd Edition. Like all TomTom navigation devices, The RIDER 2nd Edition combines portability, a sleek design and an easy-to-use touchscreen interface with TomTom's award-winning software. "As the first navigation solution made specifically for motorcycles, TomTom RIDER is designed to deliver the best features to riders of (...)

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Come to think of it, most GPS manufacturers offer a GPS mounting accessory to satisfy your menu for some serious off-roading. But choosing such an accessory includes several factors: Buttons: make sure that they are far enough from other ones so as not to confuse it when pressing on the specified button. Sunlight: you could favor black and white readouts for motorcycle GPSs because it’s easier to read in direct sunlight. Power: you must start worrying about the powering of the (...)

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Garmin International Inc announced the debut of zūmo, designed from the ground-up to exceed the demands of motorcyclists of every stripe. The Garmin zūmo debut coincided with National Ride to Work Day and the unit will be unveiled this week at motorcycling's premier racing event, the MotoGP U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California. With a glove-friendly design featuring left-handed controls and oversized touchscreen buttons on a high-bright display, Bluetooth (...)

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TomTom, Europe’s leading satellite navigation provider, today announced their worldwide partnership with motorbike specialists Moto Guzzi to provide TomTom RIDER on the Norge 1200 GTL motorcycle in Europe, North America and Australia. TomTom RIDER, TomTom’s navigation device designed specifically for two wheels, will come as standard on the new Norge 1200 GTL. It will also be offered as an accessory option on the Norge 1200 T, TL and GT. Moto Guzzi has created a special (...)

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TomTom RIDER is a portable all-in-all navigation solution designed for motorbikes and scooters. With updated software, the new TomTom RIDER enables easy navigation throughout all of Western Europe, pre-installed on a SD card. New for 2006 is an optional mounting kit that enables users to instantly transform the TomTom RIDER into an in-car navigation solution. Just fit the kit to the windscreen of the car, plug in, switch on and drive. The TomTom RIDER will automatically change its settings (...)

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The StreetPilot 2820 integrates wireless technology with a microphone and speaker that lets you make hands-free calls on a compatible Bluetooth phone. Motorcyclists can connect a Bluetooth-enabled headset or helmet* simultaneously with a Bluetooth phone to the StreetPilot 2820 to talk hands-free on the road or receive wireless navigation audio prompts to their destination. In addition, easily look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone’s call history (...)

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Garmin International announced that Buell Motorcycle will begin offering a new Garmin-built GPS navigation system as an accessory specifically designed for its 2006 Ulysses XB12X model. Named the Buell Quest Portable Navigation System, the system provides premium road navigation capabilities – including automatic routing and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions to addresses or points of interest like lodging, restaurants, and Buell dealers and service centers. Riders will enjoy the (...)

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