Garmin/BMW Motorrad Navigator IV GPS for Motorcyclists BMW PND Based on Garmin Zumo 660

Garmin have acted to further cement their relationship with BMW Motorrad
in the development of the next generation of BMW Motorrad's Navigator in
the form of the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV GPS unit which is based on the
Garmin Zumo 660 and which, just like the Zumo 660, is aimed specifically
at motorcyclists.

Using the Garmin Zumo 660 as a basis, the newly announced BMW Motorrad
Navigator IV comes with a number of BMW specific features such as a
customised mount for motorcycles, vibration and waterproofing (IEC 529
IPX-7 standards), revised audio and Bluetooth features and , yes, it
even comes pre-loaded with a BMW Dealer Database (serving as undoubted
POIs for any discerning BMW owner).

The BMW Motorrad Navigator IV GPS for motorcyclists comes with a 4.3
touchscreen display that, naturally, is 'glove friendly' and, as well as
being preloaded with BMW dealerships comes with millions of additional
POIs (Points of Interest) taking in restaurants, gas stations, ATMs,
hotels et al whilst, in being Bluetooth enabled, it'll happily play ball
with Bluetooth touting helmets in order to offer turn-by-turn voice
prompted navigation. Additionally, its A2DP Bluetooth connectivity also
facilitates the remote listening to digital audio as well as hands free
calling from Bluetooth enabled cell phones.

Other notable highlights include 'a customizable fuel gauge that can be
modified to the motorcycle's maximum fuel range', lane guidance, a trip
log (allowing you to save and subsequently share your routes online)
and, of course, the device will happy play ball with online applications
such as Google Maps and MapQuest - allowing you to plan your journey in
advance using your PC.

Garmin Zumo 660

Garmin and BMW are known within their respective industries for
providing high-quality, high-end products with superior customer
satisfaction and support, said Roger Jollis, Garmin's director of OEM
and mobile marketing. By equipping BMW motorcycles with the BMW
Motorrad Navigator IV, riders can let the GPS device deliver spoken
turn-by-turn instructions while they focus on the road and enjoy a
worry-free ride.

The BMW Motorrad Navigator IV GPS for motorcyclists, according to
Garmin's press release, is set to become available from BMW Motorrad
outlets from the third quarter of the year in both North America and the
US though, as at the time of writing, no specific pricing details have
been released.