Garmin® zūmo® 660, Designed by Bikers for Bikers

Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation, is proud to announce the zūmo 660 – a new motorcycle device that integrates the slim and sleek design of the nüvi® with specific features made exclusively for motorcyclists.

“The zūmo can change your entire experience of touring or everyday rides because it helps you find amazing places to explore,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales.

 “Whether you’re charting your own course or you plan your trip from your computer and download the route to your GPS beforehand, your ride will be more enjoyable and stress-free because you’ll have peace of mind knowing the zūmo will help you find your way home.”

Ideal for a weekday ride or weeklong trip, the zūmo 660 has features motorcyclists will appreciate like a 4.3” sunlight readable and customizable touchscreen display, glove-friendly design with left handed controls and oversized touchscreen buttons.

 
  
  
The rugged and waterproof (IEC 529 IPX-7 standards) device comes loaded with detailed, street-level maps of Europe that have millions of points of interest including petrol stations, hotels, restaurants, attractions and more.

The zūmo 660 speaks street names so riders will receive turn-by-turn, voice prompted directions, such as “turn right on Main Street,” via the built-in speaker or through a compatible Bluetooth helmet or headset. 

The zūmo 660 also comes equipped with advanced routing capabilities. Lane assist with junction view guides riders to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, and realistically displays road signs and junctions on the route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

 In some major cities, surrounding buildings are displayed in a 3D transparent view. The multiple routing feature allows riders to see a map preview of the proposed fastest route, shortest route and off road route prior to choosing to navigate it. This capability gives riders additional situational awareness before they begin their journey.

The zūmo 660 also has enhanced Bluetooth Wireless Technology (A2DP) that amplifies audio for a crisp sound, and makes it possible to receive and place phone calls as well as receive navigational cues wirelessly to Bluetooth enabled headsets or helmets.  The zūmo supports over 200 Bluetooth enabled phones so riders can retrieve and dial numbers using a supported phone’s contact list or from the phone’s call history log.  A user can also make calls from zūmo’s huge points of interest database.

Whilst riding, it is easy to access trip information directly from the zūmo’s trip information page including speed, heading, altitude, and a customizable fuel gauge that can be modified to the motorcycle’s maximum fuel range.

If a rider wants to leave the pavement for the trail, the zūmo accepts Garmin’s MapSource® Topo maps for off-road navigation. Sharing rides with others or keeping a detailed log of trips is also easy thanks to zūmo Connect, an online community of routes and riders.

 Zūmo owners can also plan routes online through Google or MapQuest and send the routes or points of interest to the zūmo before they begin their journey. In addition, riders can swap routes and waypoints with other zūmo owners via the unit’s microSD card slot.

Like other members of the zūmo family, the zūmo 660 has many security features.  The mount is designed to withstand the severe vibration environment commonly experienced in motorcycle riding.  The zūmo also includes Garmin Lock®, a unique theft prevention system that disables the zūmo from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location.  If the user does not know the PIN or secure location, the zūmo will be inoperative.

The zūmo 660 is available now at an RRP of £529.99. Additional information is available at www.garmin.co.uk.

About Garmin
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.  Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at www.garmin.co.uk/mediacentre. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.  All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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