| Feature | TomTom Rider 600 | Garmin Zumo XT (still supported) | Beeline Moto II | |--------|----------------|--------------------------------|----------------| | Current support | ❌ None | ✅ Yes (updates 2026+) | ✅ Yes | | Display | 5", low-res | 5.5", hi-res, sunlight-readable | Small round monochrome | | Offline maps | Yes (frozen) | Yes (updated) | Yes (via phone) | | Twisty routing | ✅ Great | ✅ (via Trip Planner) | ❌ No | | Off-road trails | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (TopoActive) | ❌ No | | Price used | $80–120 | $350–450 (used) | $220 new | | Battery life (on bike) | Unlimited (cradle) | Unlimited | 20+ hours |
The first thing you notice about the Rider 600 is that it means business. Unlike a standard car GPS unit that has been retrofitted with a mount, the Rider 600 is built from the ground up for the motorcycle environment.
However, the new TomTom Rider 600 utilizes . Unlike older micro-USB units that could barely keep the screen on while charging, the Rider 600 will actually charge quickly while navigating. The hardwire kit (sold separately) is recommended for long-distance tourers. new tomtom rider 600
For the daily commuter
TomTom discontinued its entire dedicated motorcycle GPS line (including the Rider 600) around late 2019–2020. TomTom now focuses on software (TomTom AmiGO) and automotive OEM systems. Therefore, this report covers a discontinued device. You can only find it used/refurbished. Do not pay full retail. | Feature | TomTom Rider 600 | Garmin
Installing the new TomTom Rider 600 is a 15-minute job for most bikes.
| Feature | TomTom Rider 600 | Garmin Zumo XT2 | Smartphone (Dedicated) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Excellent (Pressure sensitive) | Good (Capacitive with high sensitivity) | Poor (Requires special gloves) | | Sunlight Readability | Excellent (Transflective screen) | Excellent (Transflective screen) | Poor (Washes out in direct sun) | | Offline Routing | Native & Dynamic | Native & Dynamic | Limited (Google offline works, but no complex routing) | | Vibration Resistance | MIL-STD-810 | MIL-STD-810 | Zero (Camera focus will die) | | Price | Mid-range ($499) | High-end ($699+) | Low (if using old phone) | Unlike older micro-USB units that could barely keep
Perhaps the most significant selling point of the new TomTom Rider 600 is the inclusion of . Previously, riders had to purchase map packs for different continents or regions. With the Rider 600, TomTom has removed that barrier. When you buy the device, you get access to maps for Europe, North America, and many other regions globally.
The advantage? There is no "release button" on the back of the device. You cannot accidentally eject the unit by pressing the screen corner. Furthermore, the mount includes a vibration dampener. On a single-cylinder KTM 690, the screen remained readable where previous devices became a blurry mess.
: Doubling the processing speed of previous generations, it allows for much faster start-up times and smoother route calculation.
The is the latest leap in dedicated motorcycle navigation, launched in May 2026 to replace the long-standing Rider 550. Designed for riders who prioritize adventure over simple A-to-B commuting, it addresses the modern "smartphone dilemma"—fragile screens, vibration-sensitive cameras, and poor glove compatibility—by offering a ruggedized, purpose-built alternative. Key Features and New Innovations