Fast, accurate route planning, Tough, durable construction, Motorbike specific UI & features
No HD Traffic support, No external speakers, No spoken directions when paired with a smartphone, Expensive for the feature set
The TomTom Rider v4 is a capable bike sat nav, but it has a number of faults. The company's traditional strengths are all here to be admired: excellent build quality, good route mapping and a regularly updated map full of POIs. But the trouble is less wha...
Published: 2014-07-17, Author: Fred , review by: about.com
Abstract: When it comes to GPS navigation, motorcycles have special requirements, including ruggedization, waterproofness, resistance to fuel splashes, display visibility in outdoor lighting, and more. That's a demanding set of specifications. The latest TomTom Rid...
Abstract: Tomtom, the leaders of in-car Satellite Navigation, have at last released a GPS system for motorbike riders, their Tom Tom Rider. Is it any good? I have to say that it is, but at a price. As standard, the Rider comes with everything you need to get ...
The TomTom Rider provides text- and voice-guided directions to motorcyclists and comes with an easy-to-install mounting kit. All maps are preloaded on an included SD card, and the unit has integrated Bluetooth for hands-free calling.
The TomTom Riders POI database is outdated and occasionally gave us wrong street names or no street at all for some side streets. Also, the included Bluetooth headset has poor sound quality and we wish the screen were slightly bigger.
Despite some performance glitches, the TomTom Rider is a solid navigation system for motorcyclists, with good Bluetooth integration, but we recommend swapping out the included Bluetooth headset for a higher-quality one.
Abstract: This week weve unleashed the Stig to test the TomTom Rider, SatNav just for motorbikes. Will he like it, or perhaps even form a loving bond as only the I.T. Stig can with technical equipment.
Abstract: Review by Darren Griffin Introduction In the world of motorcycling there hasnt been much choice where GPS solutions were concerned. You either cobbled together a solution based on a handheld GPS or PocketPC solution to protect from the elements or y...
Abstract: Finally! At the official announcement last March they promised us a sunny RIDER-summer, but shortly thereafter it became clear that we would have to be a bit more patient than that... But now finally its here! Naturally were very curious to finally g...
Poor audio quality, Hard to use with gloves The Final Word While Tom Tom does get credit for trying with the Rider, there are some key flaws with this GPS solution that have to be overcome.
While Tom Tom does get credit for trying with the Rider, there are some key flaws with this GPS solution that have to be overcome.
The TomTom Rider is a very capable accessory for the dedicated motorcycle rider who routinely sets out on long journeys with complicated routes.The hardware and included mounting arm are well designed and fully capable of handling the most demanding condi...
Abstract: Glücklicherweise mussten wir nicht auf Sonne und 35 Grad in Deutschland warten, um einen ersten Blick auf den neuen Rider werfen zu können: Tomtom lud freundlicherweise zu einem Trip nach Italien – auf leckeren Suzuki-Reisesportlern mit vormontierten Ride...
