Garmin zūmo 450: A Motorcycle GPS for the Masses
January 4, 2007
OLATHE, Kansas/January 4, 2007/PR Newswire — Garmin International Inc., a unit
of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), today announced a new version of the zūmo
motorcycle navigator. The zūmo 450 was announced in conjunction with the 2007
International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (Garmin booth
#36212).
"The zūmo 450 is positioned towards the budget conscience rider who wants a
solid and reliable GPS designed for motorcycles,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice
president of worldwide sales. “Whether riding a cruiser or sportbike, the zūmo’s
intuitive interface and motorcycle-specific attributes make it ideal for any
rider on the go.”
For the ultimate convenience and safety, riders will
appreciate the zūmo 450’s glove-friendly design with left-handed controls and
oversized touchscreen buttons. The waterproof (IEC 529 IPX-7 standards) device
is preloaded with full North American map data that includes over six million
points of interest – including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and
attractions. In addition, zūmo 450 owners may also establish customized points
of interest, such as safety cameras and school zones. Map data is provided by
NAVTEQ – a world leader in premium-quality mapping.
Riders who want a
detailed log of their trips will appreciate being able to download their
favorite treks to the accompanying MapSource software. Zūmo owners can also plan
routes on their computer and download it to the zūmo before they begin their
journey. In addition, riders can swap routes and waypoints with other zūmo
owners via the unit’s SD card slot.
Zūmo owners can also access trip
information directly from the zūmo’s trip information page. The bright display
shows the rider their speed, heading, and a customizable fuel gauge that lets
them define the motorcycle’s maximum fuel range. If a rider wants to leave the
pavement for the trail, the zūmo accepts electronic topo maps for off-road
navigation.
The zūmo 450 also has many security features. It includes a
locking motorcycle mount with waterproof power and data cable connections. The
mount is designed to withstand the severe vibration environment commonly
experienced in motorcycle riding. The zūmo also includes Garmin Lock, a unique
theft prevention system that disables the zūmo from performing any functions
until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a
predetermined secure location. If the user does not know the PIN or secure
location, the zūmo will be inoperative.
The zūmo 450 is expected to be
available in March 2007 at an MSRP of $799.
