New Tomtom Rider 600 Access

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.

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. new tomtom rider 600

However, the true star is Thrill Seek 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. The heart of any GPS is the routing algorithm

Motorcycles vibrate. Smartphones know this—which is why their camera optical image stabilization (OIS) often breaks after a few thousand miles of handlebar use. The new TomTom Rider 600 mounts via a new "Vibration Dampener" system. The killer feature for motorcyclists is "Lean and Twist

The included RAM-style mount has rubberized bushings that absorb high-frequency buzz. The locking mechanism is tool-less: a twist of the rear dial locks the unit onto the mount with an audible click. It is robust enough for a KTM 1290 but simple enough for a Vespa.

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