Garmin Zumo 395LM Motorcycle and Car Mounts

The Garmin Zumo 395LM was introduced in early 2016 as the latest addition to the very successful decade old motorcycle lineup.  The Garmin Zumo line first came out in 2006 and continues to be very popular.  This Garmin Zumo 395LM is very similar to the Garmin Zumo 390LM from 2015.  There are some new bells and whistles in the software especially in the area of connectivity.  The hardware is pretty much the same with a 4.3″ screen on a GPS made for motorcycle use.  Unlike a car GPS, these are weatherproof and is rated to IPX7 which means it withstands … Read more



Motorcycle and Car Mounts for the Garmin Zumo 396 LMT-S

It’s been awhile since seeing a new motorcycle GPS from Garmin.  The recently released Garmin Zumo 396 LMT-S introduces some new features and a redesigned exterior to differentiate it from older models and hopefully induces customers to consider replacing their older Zumo. Many of the features that make a good motorcycle GPS worthwhile remain including a glove friendly display, weatherproof design and rider friendly maps.  Free live services are included with the Garmin Smartphone Link app.  They have also (finally) included a WiFi map update.  This is a welcome addition in a world where USB connectivity is being phased out (aka … Read more



Garmin Zumo 390LM Motorcycle Mounts

The Garmin Zumo 390LM is yet another addition to Garmin’s long running Zumo line for motorcycles.  The Garmin Zumo line first came out in 2006 and continues to be a popular line in North America.  These 4.3″ screen size GPS systems are made for motorcycle use.  Unlike a car GPS, these are weatherproof and is rated to IPX7 which means it withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. These units have glove sensitive displays which means that you don’t have to take your gloves off to interface with the display.  Lastly, they are … Read more



Garmin Zumo 590LM Motorcycle and Car Mounts

The Garmin Zumo line first came out in 2006 and Garmin has enjoyed a lot of success.  Their latest entry is the Garmin Zumo 590LM.  These GPS systems are made for motorcycle use.  Unlike a car GPS, these are weatherproof, have glove sensitive displays are made somewhat more rugged than most other GPS units.  The Garmin Zumo 590LM provides lifetime map updates at no charge.  An interesting added feature is the ability to check your tire pressure using the optional TPMS accessory.  The GPS includes Bluetooth integration so that you can hear the directions through a Bluetooth enabled helmet. The Garmin Zumo … Read more



Garmin Zumo 595LM Motorcycle and Car Mounts

The Garmin Zumo was first introduced over ten years ago and continues to lead the way in motorcycle GPS devices.  Introduced in early 2016 is their latest entry called the Garmin Zumo 595LM.  It’s somewhat similar to the year older Zumo 590LM but does have some new features especially in the area of connectivity.  Like the 590LM, the Garmin Zumo 595Lm offers the ability to check your tire pressure using the Garmin Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor also known as TPMS. Garmin Zumo GPS units are made for motorcycle use.  Unlike a car GPS, these are weatherproof, have glove sensitive displays are made somewhat more … Read more



Garmin Zumo 590LM Product Spotlight

Garmin has been making a GPS specific to the motorcycle market for roughly ten years.  Their latest entry is the Garmin Zumo 590LM.  It is their first GPS with a screen size greater than 4.3 inches and naturally includes a lot of new features unavailable in their older Zumo generations. A good question to address is if you need a motorcycle GPS or can one that’s made for car use be sufficient.  As you will see from the remainder of this article, the Zumo 590LM offers features that are specific to a motorcycle ride that is not available in one … Read more