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Pros

  • Easy to read (14)
  • Easy setup (13)
  • Easy menus (12)
  • Simple controls (12)
  • Acquires satellites quickly (11)
  • Compact (11)
  • Reliable (10)
  • Large screen (3)
  • Waterproof (3)
  • Good battery life (2)
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Cons

  • Failed to power on once (1)
  • Mapping software updates (1)
  • More expensive (1)
  • Only xm ready (1)
  • Re routing on dirt roads (1)
  • The graphics aren't great (1)
  • Wouldn't power up (1)

Best Uses

  • Finding specific address (11)
  • Planning trips (10)
  • Rural navigation (10)
  • Urban navigation (8)
  • Faster routes (7)
  • Motorcycle (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Adventure (1)
  • Auto (1)
  • Car portable (1)
 
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zūmo 550

Package Includes:

  • zūmo 550
  • Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (full coverage)
  • MapSource® City Navigator NT DVD (full-unlock)
  • Motorcycle mount with RAM mounting hardware
  • Automotive suction cup mount with integrated speaker
  • Dashboard disk
  • Carrying case
  • AC charger
  • Vehicle power cable
  • Motorcycle power cable
  • USB interface cable
  • Security screwdriver
  • Custom caps (silver and black)
  • Garmin stickers
  • Owner's manual on disk
  • Quick reference guide


Customize your ride with zūmo™ 550 the rugged motorcycle navigator that's born to ride. Designed by bikers, zūmos motorcycle-friendly features make it easy to operate while in the saddle. From back roads to rallies, its preloaded maps and high-end navigation features give you the freedom to go where you want.

Operate Easily on Two Wheels
Durable and intuitive, zūmo is built specifically for motorcycles:
  • Glove-friendly touch screen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operate
  • High bright sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display makes it easy to view your screen
  • Motorcycle console for trip information, including fuel gauge to warn you when its time to fill up
  • Motorcycle mount with universal mounting hardware so you can mount it anywhere
  • Included motorcycle mount and automotive mount (with integrated speaker) for riding or driving
  • Custom caps, available in a variety of colors, to reflect your style
  • Vibration-tested, waterproof and built with fuel-resistant plastics to withstand the elements

Navigate the Open Road

zūmo 550 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and a hefty points of interest (POIs) database, including motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply enter a destination, and zūmo takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names. In addition, zūmo accepts customized points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras and includes proximity alerts to warn of upcoming POIs. It is also compatible with Garmin's Tour Guide™ a free utility that allows you to build and upload a database of POIs that are encoded with photos and MP3 files.

A rechargeable, removable lithium-ion battery (three hour typical use) is integrated into zūmo for trip planning or use on foot. In addition, zūmo even accepts electronic maps making it the ultimate off-road navigator.

Add Optional Traffic, Weather, and Radio

With optional XM subscriptions and an XM antenna, you can check the weather, move ahead of traffic and listen to the radio when you travel with zūmo. As an alternative, zūmo can receive optional TMC traffic alerts (in select cities) when used with a compatible traffic receiver. Simply press a button on the screen, and zūmo recalculates your route to avoid traffic tie-ups.

Make Hands-Free Calls and Receive Wireless Voice Prompts

With zūmos Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can talk on the phone safely without removing your gloves or helmet. Connect zūmo to your Bluetooth-enabled headset/helmet and cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls. You can even make phone calls to POIs through zūmos Bluetooth interface. In addition, zūmo transmits navigation voice prompts to your headset so you can listen wirelessly.

Plan Your Adventures and Share Your Rides

zūmo 550 makes it easy to plan your next trip and share routes with your riding buddies. Plan trips on your computer before you start. Search for food and fuel stops and local attractions. Then, transfer your route to zūmo and go.

At the end of the day, share your favorite places and rides with other z&

Specification Description
Model 010-00567-00, 0100056700, 101-00567-00, 753759061753
UPC 753759061753
2D/3D view Yes
Accuracy GPS: <30 feet; WAAS: <15 feet
Acquisition time, cold 38.0
Acquisition time, cold UOM seconds
Acquisition time, warm 1.0
Acquisition time, warm UOM seconds
Address search Yes
Antenna Built-in patch, MCX-type connector
Anti-glare Yes
Anti-theft device Yes
Auto routing/rerouting Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Available memory Internal solid state
Backlight Yes
Battery Average Run Time 4
Battery Average Run Time UOM HOURS
Battery Type Product
Benefits Glove-friendly, 3.5" touchscreen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operateHigh brightness, sunlight-readable, UV-resistant d
Cables Included USB interface cable, Vehicle power cable, Motorcycle power cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color support Yes
Connectivity USB
Country Of Origin China
Day/Night mode Yes
Description Header Navigate the open road.
Digital music capability MP3 player
Display Catalog Number 20-258
Display size (diagonal) 3.5 inches
Enclosure Color Black/Silver
End Product Indicator Yes
Expandable Memory SD card
Features Plan trips on your PC before you go; search for food, fuel & attractions and transfer route to zūmoReceive TMC traffic (select c
GPS type Motorcycle
Hands-free calling capability Yes
Included in the Box Garmin zumo 550 GPS receiverCity Navigator® NT for North AmericaMotorcycle mount with mounting hardwareVehicle
Inputs 1 x (Charger jack), 1 x USB(PC interface), 1 x MCX(Antenna jack)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Maps City Navigator® NT for North America (all 50 United States and Canada); MapSource® City Navigator North America NT DVD
Max Operating Temperature 140 Fahrenheit
Menu navigation Touchscreen; on-screen keyboard
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Model zmo® 550
Mounting options Windshield, dash, motorcycle
Number of waypoints 500
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Other features Glove-friendly touchscreen; left-handed controls; UV-resistant display; custom caps (black and silver); fuel-resistant plastic construction; weather s
Outputs 1 x USB(PC interface), 1 x (Headset jack)
Photo viewer Yes
Power Device AC charger, Li-ion battery
Product Depth 1.6
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer *Requires a compatible phone. Drivers in California and Minnesota should not use the suction mount on their windshield or side or rear window
Product Height 3.9
Product Type Motorcycle
Product Weight 10.6
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 4.8
Rechargeable Yes
Resolution 320x240
Routes 50
Routing options Faster time, shorter distance, off road, avoid highways, tolls, etc.
Size Specialty
Supported Languages English
Touchscreen Yes
Traffic/Weather Yes
Type LCD
Updatable Maps Yes
Uploadable Maps DVD, SD card
Vibration Tolerance Yes
Voice Guidance Yes
WAAS, DGPS or USCG-enabled Yes
Water resistance IPX7

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★★★★★
5.0
Good as Advertised!

"I used the Zumo 550 on a trip from Florida to Sturgis in AUG 2008. I paired my cell phone to the GPS and then paired the GPS to bluetooth earbuds (Sony/Erickson). This allowed me to listen to MP3 music while I crossed the country on my Harley. When GPS instructions came up, the music was halted, instructions were given, and then it resumed with my song. It was ultra convenient. I could also see on my GPS un..." Read Full Review »

Oct 16, 2008 by Kevin the Road Warrior

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Great GPS. If only it worked!

"I really looked forward to using this product. Garmin products have always been top of the line. As advertised, it was everything I was looking for for a 1 month on the road trip from Key West, FL, to the Arctic Circle in Alaska. Received the GPS with much anticipation. It wouldn't turn on. Not with the dashboard 12V suction cup mount in my car, not with a hardwire hookup on my bike, not with the internal ba..." Read Full Review »

Jun 10, 2009 by Underdog

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Oct 16 2008
Kevin the Road Warrior
Jacksonville Beach, FL
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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Navigation System Review

Good as Advertised!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Long Battery Life
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • Failed to power on once

    Best Uses

  • Adventure
  • Auto
  • Motorcycle
  • Travel

"I used the Zumo 550 on a trip from Florida to Sturgis in AUG 2008. I paired my cell phone to the GPS and then paired the GPS to bluetooth earbuds (Sony/Erickson). This allowed me to listen to MP3 music while I crossed the country on my Harley. When GPS instructions came up, the music was halted, …"  Read Full Review »

Note unit attached to handlebar (left)

Note unit attached to handlebar (left)
  • Product installed on bike
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 28 2008
USAFRet92
Kernersville, NC
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  • Gearhead

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Navigation System Review

Excellent!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Rural Navigation
  • Urban Navigation

"Great for on the motorcycle or in the car! "

Zumo 550 on my '95 Virago 1100

Zumo 550 on my '95 Virago 1100
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Zumo 550 on my '95 Virago 1100

Zumo 550 on my '95 Virago 1100
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 29 2009
DonNJ
NJ
I am:
  • Power User
Reviewed at:
Price: $639.99
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Navigation System Review

Zumo 550 - Quality Product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Reliable Performance
  • More »

    Cons

  • More expensive

    Best Uses

  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Rural Navigation
  • Urban Navigation

"I have both the Zumo 550 and TomTom Rider 2. Both are excellent motorcycle GPS units. The Zumo is a bit of a Cadillac, having a brighter display, bigger touch screen buttons for a gloved hand, and stereo audio mp3 playback (XM radio ability at extra cost). There is no provided Helmet headset with …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 24 2008
A Biker
New York City
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  • Gearhead
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Navigation System Review

Excellent !

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • ACCURATE
  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
  • Rural Navigation
  • Sharing Routes
  • More »

"As close to perfect as you can get. I really can't think of anything wrong with this GPS.



The software is easy to master, and there are tons of free POI's on the internet. If you are not familiar, that means "Points Of Interest". For instance, you can download every National Park in the country …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 18 2008
The Rifleman
Reading, PA
I am:
  • Bad With Directions
  • Gearhead
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Technically Challenged
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Price: $639.99
 

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS Navigation System Review

The perfect addition to my motorcycle!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable Performance
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Motorcycle
  • Travel

"I had a little trouble with the unit a week after I bought it. It wouldn't take a charge. I called Garmin and they had me send it back[...] have used the unit in a lot of situations since and LOVE it. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone that rides a motorcycle. I don't know what I would do …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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