mikesim
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I thought BMW was using Garmin as their OE GPS system. I have Tom Tom in our Subaru and Miata and I think the Garmin devices are far superior to the Tom Tom product.Not so sure... The dedicated ones are much easier to use so far than any of the ones they are integrating into the bike's software/dash display.
The RT, '21 and up, has a large display and you can integrate Tom Tom maps via your phone. But, the software is very buggy in my opinion and there have been several updates from BMW. It also doesn't have weather like you can have via the XT or other Garmins. When you stop for gas it might take several mins to reload/start after you take off and then may not work the same way each time. They have a long way to go before they are zumo-like.
I much prefer the zumo and if you happen to have multiple bikes, it's easier to switch between those.
I think mirroring a phone using android auto or car play would be a much better than trying to support manufacturer gps software. I love the screen of the RT and don't use any of the bmw connected app which is fine, you just don't need it.
The XT has some issues with regards to imported routes and bypassing waypoints automatically vs routes created on the unit. The older units would go to the next waypoint once you get so far past one and get you back on track whereas the XT will keep trying to get you back to the waypoint you missed. Adding a skip waypoint icon help that but hopefully Garmin will fix this in a future update.
Mike