Compact GPS System - Garmin Foretrex 201

Motorcycle GPSLooking for a quick and simple GPS unit that you can strap to your handlebars and just go? Perhaps something a little more portable than like a TomTom.. Something waterproof, rechargeable, and has the ability to upload your trips to your computer after wards… Or, perhaps you’re just looking for a simple way to verify your speed since the speedos on the Ninja 250R are about as accurate as a blind man playing lawn darts…

Well then, if you have about $125 laying around, check out the Garmin Foretrex 201. This lil guy is only 3.3″ x 1.7″ x 0.7″ and weighs in at about 3oz’s. It has a wrist strap that you can just strap it to your wrist or handle bars, or you can purchase the additional handle bar mount for about ~$15.

Unfortunately, this unit doesn’t do streets and directions - but come on - REAL MEN don’t need no garmin foretrex 201stink’n directions.. The only other down side is that the antenna receiver is not a premium chip set. This unit’s update speed is about once a second with a 15 second - 1 min startup/acquisition time. But it’s more than enough for riding around town, on trips, and nice to have on and for lots of other things — Like tracking where your teenaged daughter REALLY goes on a Friday night. ;)

Manufacture: Garmin
Product link: Link
Price: ~$125 (Refurb Units can be found for ~$100)

Tags: , ,

Comments