TomTom Rider Car

The TomTom Rider Car is an essential companion for any avid motorcyclist but can also be used in any car. Waterproof and rugged the TomTom Rider 2 can handle the toughest weather, fits almost any bike and can be easily adapted for in car use. The Tom Tom Rider also comes with Bluetooth headset for handsfree calling and remote voice activation.

Features and Benefits:

* Designed with bikers in mind
* Rugged and waterproof
* RAM mounting hardware for almost any bike
* Cardo scala-rider wireless headset
* High quality voice instructions inside helmet.
* User-friendly award-winning software
* Quick destination selection
* Just plug it in, switch it on and ride!
* Navigation anywhere in Western Europe
* Crystal-clear 3D graphics
* Smooth-scrolling map display
* Safe & secure
* Simplified drive-mode instructions on a glove-friendly touchscreen
* Securely docked on the world's leading motorcycle mount.

The TomTom Rider the sat nav designed especially for those on 2 wheels. TomTom re-designed their GO device for use on a motorbike and the RIDER was born. Utilising a similar form factor to the original GO range they added the latest SiRFStarIII GPS Chipset as well as a water resistant case and a Bluetooth Headset.

The TomTom Rider comes complete with hands free mobile connection. This enables a compatible Bluetooth handset to be paired with the TomTom Rider. When an incoming call is received the sound is diverted to the Bluetooth helmet headset and the callers name and telephone number appear on the Tom Tom Rider display. I don't make calls when riding but it is great to be able to take them and as an ex and Traffic Police Officer I'm used to using communications on a motorbike but I would caution that safety is the first priority and you should not use this feature if it is going to distract you from your primary task of observation.

But what's it like? I've been riding motorcycles since I was 16 which having just celebrated my 40th birthday is now quite some time ago. I've owned and used a StreetPilot in my BMW KT1100 days and so was looking forward to the opportunity to evaluate the TomTom Rider GPS in a real world scenario. By day I'm an IT consultant and use my motorbike whenever possible to visit clients, in so doing I rack up about 15,000 bike miles a year. A GPS solution is a boon to me and as many of my clients are based in London being able to navigate around the metropolis like a cabbie would be great!

What You Get In The TomTom Rider Box

TomTom Rider uk :

* USB cable
* Bluetooth Headset
* Product code card
* User manual
* TomTom HOME software
* Warranty leaflet
* TomTom PLUS leaflet
* Accessory
* TomTom Rider V2 satellite navigation unit
* Motorcycle mount
* Motorcycle power cable