I've recently bought a 2013 KTM 690 Enduro R with very low mileage, Rally Raid kit (original parts supplied). The bike has a waterproof USB port and the top yoke / triple clamp is a small bar to mount a GPS or smartphone.
I would prefer to have both a dedicated GPS and a smartphone mounted, however I don't have a motorcycle mount for my BMW Garmin Navigator 5 which I also use in my car.
My Nav 5 is 8 years old this year and GPS designs and spec have moved on, but my Nav 5 has lifetime map updates.
I'm unsure whether to keep the Nav 5, buy a newer model or just use my smartphone with an application or Google Maps. I'm aware the later will use data which I want to keep to a minimum.
Poor circulation means I get cold quickly, particularly my hands, so I want to fit heated grips and I'm wondering whether the bike's electrical system is able to manage powering a Nav 5 (or another GPS), smartphone and heated grips.
So I'm currently considering all of the above and would like your constructive thoughts and opinions.
Thanks. :Thumb:
I would prefer to have both a dedicated GPS and a smartphone mounted, however I don't have a motorcycle mount for my BMW Garmin Navigator 5 which I also use in my car.
My Nav 5 is 8 years old this year and GPS designs and spec have moved on, but my Nav 5 has lifetime map updates.
I'm unsure whether to keep the Nav 5, buy a newer model or just use my smartphone with an application or Google Maps. I'm aware the later will use data which I want to keep to a minimum.
Poor circulation means I get cold quickly, particularly my hands, so I want to fit heated grips and I'm wondering whether the bike's electrical system is able to manage powering a Nav 5 (or another GPS), smartphone and heated grips.
So I'm currently considering all of the above and would like your constructive thoughts and opinions.
Thanks. :Thumb: