New Tomtom: Rider 600

For decades, motorcyclists have faced a unique tech dilemma. Smartphones are fragile, susceptible to vibration damage ("camera death"), and useless in rain or with gloves on. Dedicated car GPS units lack the ruggedness and specific routing needs of a motorcycle.

However, the true star is mode. You tell the device how "twisty" you want the road to be (Level 1 to Level 5). At Level 5, the GPS actively tries to route you away from straight roads. It will take a 4-hour journey and turn it into a 6-hour journey of pure corners. In my testing, Level 3 was the sweet spot—it kept me moving but still removed the boring sections. Off-Road and Adventure Features TomTom is clearly chasing the Garmin Tread and Zumo XT customers here. The Rider 600 comes pre-loaded with thousands of recorded off-road tracks and the ability to import GPX files effortlessly via WiFi.

If you are tired of stopping to wipe rain off your phone screen or pulling over to fix a snapped Quad Lock, test ride the Rider 600. Your next great adventure is just a twisty route away. Available now at RevZilla, TomTom.com, and Amazon. Look for the "Adventure Pack" which includes the rugged bumper case and extra RAM arms. new tomtom rider 600

It loses points for the missing dashcam and the high price, but the core job—getting you lost on purpose and found on time—is executed flawlessly.

If you ride a Harley or Triumph with high vibration levels, the old units sometimes shook loose. The magnetic mount is solid. Furthermore, if you are caught in a sudden downpour, you can rip the unit off your handlebars and stash it in your jacket in under one second. It is genius. For decades, motorcyclists have faced a unique tech dilemma

The killer feature for motorcyclists is "Lean and Twist." You can set your bike type (Scooter, Cruiser, Touring, or Adventure) and the Rider 600 will avoid highways for cruisers or prioritize asphalt grip for sportbikes.

Unlike the old Rider 550, which required a USB cable and a computer, the 600 has a . You connect your phone via the TomTom MyDrive app (which has been completely redesigned), and syncing a route from Komoot or Rever takes about 15 seconds. However, the true star is mode

However, there is a catch: The mount requires wired power. It uses a "Smart" connector that detects if you are walking (battery mode) versus riding (charging mode). The heart of any GPS is the routing algorithm. TomTom has introduced Rider-Assist HD Traffic for the 600. Unlike smartphone traffic that relies on other drivers, TomTom uses real-time data from millions of car GPS units and fleet vehicles.