What's the best sat nav for motorcycles in the UK?

The best navigation options for UK motorcyclists include dedicated motorcycle sat navs like the TomTom Rider or Garmin Zumo, or smartphone apps like Google Maps with motorcycle-specific routing.

When choosing navigation for your motorcycle in the UK, consider these options:

1. Dedicated motorcycle sat navs: Devices like the TomTom Rider 550 or Garmin Zumo XT are weatherproof, have glove-friendly screens, and offer motorcycle-specific routes avoiding motorways (if preferred).

1. Smartphone solutions: Apps like Google Maps or Waze can work well, especially when paired with a waterproof phone mount like Quad Lock. Popular UK motorcycle models like the Triumph Tiger 900 or BMW R1250GS often have built-in navigation options too.

1. Special features to consider:

• Live traffic updates (essential for UK motorways like the M25)
• Tyre-friendly route planning (avoiding cobbled streets in cities like London)
• Weatherproof construction (for typical UK conditions)

Remember that in the UK, it's illegal to operate a mobile phone while riding, so any smartphone solution must be securely mounted and operated hands-free.