Best handle bar mount GPS for bike/motorcycle -7” screen or larger

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I posted a thread about this last year and it is un-findable. By me anyway.

My last two bikes had nav, and a 7” screen. I could manipulate it with thumb joysticks on the bars, but I won’t be able to replicate this on the bike I have ordered.

I’d like at least to be able to see where I am located. Visual routing is a plus. Not interested in audible turn by turn instructions. I just want to see it.

I know, not everyone wants to know where they are. I just like seeing where my next turn is on a map when I’m going someplace new.

Suggestions welcome.

@Scsmith42 recommended an iPad as I recall, and being an apple user, this is definitely on the list. I’ll have hard bags to stowe it as necessary, so this is certainly an option.

 

[fieldgrade]

Someone posted a thread about this last year and it is un-findable. By me anyway.

@Scsmith42 recommended an iPad as I recall, and being an apple user, this is definitely on the list. I’ll have hard bags to stowe it as necessary, so this is certainly an option.

Found the thread. As you were.

GPS for the bike?

Anybody have experience with the Garmin Zumo XT? Seems to have everything that I want in a GPS, yet pricey.

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[Sp00ks]

I posted a thread about this last year and it is un-findable. By me anyway.

My last two bikes had nav, and a 7” screen. I could manipulate it with thumb joysticks on the bars, but I won’t be able to replicate this on the bike I have ordered.

I’d like at least to be able to see where I am located. Visual routing is a plus. Not interested in audible turn by turn instructions. I just want to see it.

I know, not everyone wants to know where they are. I just like seeing where my next turn is on a map when I’m going someplace new.

Suggestions welcome.

@Scsmith42 recommended an iPad as I recall, and being an apple user, this is definitely on the list. I’ll have hard bags to stowe it as necessary, so this is certainly an option.

Before you buy anything, remind me and I'll show you what I have figured out for easy of use and security.

I have it on the FJR, haven't figured out if I want it on the RoadPig yet.

 

[fieldgrade]

Before you buy anything, remind me and I'll show you what I have figured out for easy of use and security.

I have it on the FJR, haven't figured out if I want it on the RoadPig yet.

Do tell. I’m all ears, or we can talk off line.

Edit: I should mention, I won’t have a bike to put it on for about six weeks.

 

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And found the other thread from 2022. Time flies.

Best aftermarket nav for a bike?

I had a factory optional upgrade GTS radio on the street pig that I recently sold. It had an easy to read 6.5” touch screen. It was difficult to load preplanned routes and I’m not buying another one like it. What are my choices? Garmin Zumo? The XT is a 5.5” screen. I’ve got old eyes and don’t...

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