Why no built in GPS on 2020RT?

[Joel The Biker]

I just want to unclutter my dash. Would be nice to have built in gps and control with handlebar controls. I have a really nice stand alone gps with wifi and android operating system that I use right now because i can control my gopro with it. Just looking for a cleaner dash and I think brp dropped the ball. H-D and Indian both offer built in gps.

 

[rayeade]

I would like to add that I have a Try-Glide with a built in GPS that costs me $145.00 to update on an annual basis. It is from a European vendor and it does not always make the best routing decisions. As far as using a cell phone there are places that you will not have any service at all and a stand alone GPS will still work. I use a Garmin XT and I have had no problems with it and it came with lifetime updates.

 

[Tango]

I would rather have a "central locking system". Working off the key. One touch locks everything including the ignition. One touch unlocks. I use "Android Auto" when I need a GPS. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[Trbayth]

As far as using a cell phone there are places that you will not have any service at all and a stand alone GPS will still work.

Google maps does allow you to download maps for offline use. There are many places here in upstate NY where I don't have service but maps still work fine (minus real-time traffic.)

 

[NEXUS]

I use a tablet on the dash, which is somewhat unusual and always people think it's in the way.
Sometimes I use the garmin zumo xt but I use the tablet most of the time just because
it's bigger, better detail and I can use Android Auto when I want a real time satellite view
using Google mapping when I have internet and I have also a app called Copilot that I've used
for many years that works very well that stands on its own and better at night view.

I know its looks tall but its not in my viewing area when I am riding.

Nexus

 

[Flamewinger]

Major advantage to the stand-alone is glove friendly, pressure sensitive screen works with anything. Phone needs capacitive touch gloves/pads to operate screens.

Kinda why BRP came out with the joystick. Makes it so easy to manipulate the dash.

 

[Flamewinger]

The problem is that the rest of the world does not have cheap data for our phones like you guys do in the states. I could not afford to run a GPS on my phone over the length of a trip.
So, it's been a Tomtom for me.

The only data usage is if you have traffic. The phone has a GPS antenna and with already downloaded maps it’s the same as a stand-alone GPS. You can also get TomTom app on smartphones. $40 much cheaper than a stand alone.