A good travel assistant!

Category: Review on TomTom RIDER 2nd Edition GPS

Posted by: 23-Jul

Strengths: Waterproof, user-configurable screen, extended battery life.

Weaknesses: None

New from TomTom is the RIDER 2! It is a user-friendly navigator that is developed specially for bikers and motorcyclists. The TomTom RIDER 2nd edition looks comparatively same as the original TomTom RIDER. It incorporates a unique design and comes with the whole lot advanced functions to GPS enable your ride. It has a rugged body than a typical auto GPS and is made waterproof to meet the IPX7 standards. So even if you happen to drop the RIDER 2 into the water for a short period of time there should not be much problem.

The TomTom RIDER 2 navigator supports advanced planning at the comfort of your home, thanks to its itinerary planning feature that allows you to program the route with your PC or on the RIDER itself. This navigator is also known for a host of avoidance and route customisation features. Its biker-friendly touchscreen is equipped with fewer icons that facilitate the user to use the touch screen even with their gloves on.

Another distinguishing physical feature about the TomTom RIDER 2 is the mount. This GPS comes with a RAM mount, which makes it easy to mount on just any bike. TomTom has included the Cardo scala-rider wireless Bluetooth headset, so you can get voice instructions directly inside your helmet. The motorcycle specific addition to the RIDER 2 is the Bluetooth headset battery, which offers talk time of 7 hours. An internal lithium-ion battery powers the TomTom RIDER 2 with up to five hours of charge.

All in all, the TomTom RIDER 2 is a sturdy and bike-friendly GPS device that should serve motorcyclists well.