Zumo 220 – a way cheaper than Zumo 660 or Zumo 665

Garmin announced a new, compact motorcycle GPS navigator,  Zumo 220, priced significantly lower than predecessing Zumo models  -  550, 555, 660 and 665. The new waterproof motorcycle satnav unit has a 3.5″ color touch screen and includes a built-in speaker. It’s completed with car and bike mounts, and is delivered with a powerful trip planning software package. Users can take advantages of  the Garmin’s online route sharing community, Zūmo Connect, that enable riders to create, customise and share routes online and transfer the them directly to the device.

Street-level maps and HotFix included

Zumo 220 is able to display speed limits on most major roads, provides the rider with turn-by-turn directions, spoken street names  through a Bluetooth-enabled headset or helmet, or via a built-in speaker. Preloaded street-level maps with different points of interest include hotels, restaurants, petrol stations and other objects a motorcycle rider may be in need while riding long distances. Zūmo 220 also features HotFix processor, that allows to calculate and store critical satellite location data and calculate your position quickly with a significant reducing of satellite acquisition time.

Expected availability date of the navigator is April 2010.