What Makes A Good Truck And Motorcycle GPS?

By Yaha Jones

One thing that can be said about truck and motorcycle GPS gadgets is that there are so many brands available, it's rather difficult to know which one you should get for your vehicle. In this article, we will discuss what you should be looking for in a GPS.

Rugged And Durable

A truck & motorcycle GPS is likely to have a large screen, can be operated by voice control or commands, enables addresses to be easily located, and maps that are constantly updated.

2. Remote voice activation

Ease Of Mounting

In most cases a motorcycle GPS will be mounted on a clutch bracket or brake bracket. You will need a GPS that you can mount with long bolts or using a U clamp. If you prefer a particular GPS that does not have these options for mounting, you can always buy a mount from a third-party that will work with many GPS systems.

A decent GPS should give you voice directions on where to take a left turn, tell you about speed limits and warn you if you're going over the speed limit for that particular road. Best of all, it should tell you how many minutes and kilometers are left before you reach your destination.

Since you will be riding in open terrain, without sun protection, try to find a GPS that provides a sun shield so you will be able to view its display. On the other end of the spectrum, the screen should have sufficient brightness so it can be viewed in darker conditions as well.

GPS devices also enable you to plan a route, and get constant guidance while on the road.

5. Accuracy

GPS Usability

The factors that we mentioned above won't matter if it is difficult for you to operate your system. Select a motorcycle GPS that you can operate with either hand and when you have riding gloves on. Look for a system that has great ease of use, it is best if you can test the user interface of the device prior to purchasing it.

About the Author:

Yaha Jones is involved with a GPS Review Site that informs consumers about the benefits associated with a variety of GPS. For a quick sample watch this short video on the: Magellan RoadMate 2045T-LM. Also, be sure to check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gec-xbmeEVQ as well.