The zūmo 396 motorcycle navigator from Garmin brings live features to stay connected on every ride
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 12:00 am CDT
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today
announced the rugged zūmo 396 LMT-S, a GPS designed specifically for
motorcyclists that want to turn their routes into thrilling experiences. The
rugged navigator offers a glove-friendly, 4.3-inch display in a new embodiment
and packs a diverse feature-set ranging from clear, turn-by-turn directions,
free real time services, built-in Wi-Fi, preloaded TripAdvisor points of
interest, and for the thrill seekers - twisty adventurous routing options to
enhance every ride.
"Over the years, our customers have come to rely on the zūmo’s ability to
provide easy motorcycle-dedicated navigation,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice
president of global consumer sales. “Now, with the zūmo 396, riders can
confidently venture out on the road, staying informed of the things that matter
most, including updates for live traffic and weather conditions that could
significantly impact their journey.”
Staying connected is simple with the zūmo 396. Using the Garmin Smartphone link
app, owners can wirelessly pair their Bluetooth enabled smartphones to the zūmo
for access to a suite of free live services, including traffic conditions and
weather updates. Riders can safely store away their smartphones for convenient
hands free calling, in addition to receiving key Smartphone Link features such
as smart notifications, and LiveTrack - a feature that gives riders the option
to share their locations with friends who want to track their adventures.
Built-in Wi-Fi allows riders to easily keep maps, software, and points of
interest up-to-date on the navigator without the need for a computer. The zūmo
396 also simplifies the planning, sharing, and tracking of routes by making it
easy for riders to swiftly export GPX files - files containing preferred routes
- from their mobile devices to the zūmo for solo or group rides. The zūmo 396
enhances the adventure with convenient on screen controls for music and media
sourced from a rider’s Bluetooth enabled phone or media player. To make the most
of their adventures, riders can choose their route preferences using the Garmin
Adventurous Routing settings to limit major highways and discover those hidden,
winding, hilly roads. What’s more, the zūmo includes detailed maps of North
America, millions of Foursquare POIs and new TripAdvisor ratings for
restaurants, hotels, and attractions along a route or near a destination.
The zūmo 396 is equipped with new Automatic Incident Notifications - if an
incident occurs, the zūmo can automatically send a text notification with GPS
location information to a predetermined contact. The navigator also encourages
rider awareness and safer driving by providing helpful rider alerts for upcoming
sharp curves, railroad crossings, state helmet laws, red light/speed cameras,
and more. Built to withstand the elements, the zūmo 396 is resistant to fuel
vapors, UV rays and harsh weather.
The zūmo 396 LMT-S has a suggested
retail price of $399.99, and is expected to be available in April.
