Compare Garmin zumo Series – Motorcycle GPS Units

You love the open road but your choice of ride is a motorcycle? Then the Garmin zumo series is for you. These motorcycle navigators are tough enough for the road and full of features that make it easy for you to get on your bike, pick a winding route and just ride.

Product	zumo 396 LMT-S	zumo XT	zumo XT2
Unit Dimensions	4.94″W x 3.38″H x 0.98″D (12.5 x 8.6 x 2.5 cm)	5.8”W x 3.5”H x 1”D (8.8 x 14.8 x 2.4 cm)	6.15″W x 3.5″H x 1″D (15.6 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm)
Display Size	3.7″W x 2.2″H (9.4 x 5.6 cm); 4.3″ diag (10.9 cm)	4.8”W x 2.7”H (12.1 x 6.8 cm); 5.5” diag (13.9 cm)	5.3″W x 3.0″ H (13.3 x 7.5 cm); 6″ diag (15.3cm)
Display Resolution	480 x 272 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Display Type	WQVGA color TFT with white backlight	multi-touch, glass, high brightness HD color TFT with white backlight	multi-touch, glass, high brightness HD color TFT with white backlight
Weight	8.5 ounces (241.1 g)	9.2 ounces (262 g)	12 ounces (340 g)
Battery	rechargeable lithium-ion	rechargeable lithium-ion	rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life	up to 4 hours	up to 6 hours (up to 3.5 hours at 100% backlight)	up to 6 hours (up to 3.5 hours at 100% backlight)
Waterproof	✅ (IPX7)	✅ (IPX7)	✅ (IPX7)
Drop Rating	❌	MIL-STD-810	MIL-STD-810
High-sensitivity Receiver	✅	✅(GPS/Galileo, 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning)	✅(GPS/Galileo, 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning)
Built-in WiFi for Easy Updates	✅	✅	✅
Pair with Compatible inReach Devices	❌	✅	✅
Pair with Garmin PowerSwitch™ digital switch box	❌	✅	✅
Compatible with Group Ride Radio	❌	✅	✅
Preloaded Maps	✅ (City Navigator North America)	✅ (City Navigator North America, Topographic Maps of North and Central America)	✅ (City Navigator North America, Topographic Maps of North and Central America)
Includes Lifetime Map Updates	✅	✅	✅
Downloadable Satellite Imagery	❌	✅	✅
BirdsEye Direct Satellite Imagery	❌	✅	✅
iOverlander™ points of interest	❌	✅	❌
Ultimate Public Campgrounds	❌	✅	❌
3-D Terrain View	❌	✅	✅
3-D Buildings and Landmarks View	❌	✅	❌
Curvy Roads Routing	✅	✅	✅
Ability to Add Maps	✅	✅	✅
Round Trip Routing	✅	✅	✅
Track Support	✅	✅	✅
Track Recorder (Breadcrumb)	❌	✅	✅
Custom Map Support	✅	✅	✅
TOPO Map Support	✅	✅	✅
Compatible with Garmin Explore App	❌	✅	❌
Accepts Data Cards	microSD™ card (not included)	✅ (4 – 256 GB max microSD™ card)	✅ (4 – 256 GB max microSD™ card)
Visual Route Planner	❌	❌	✅
Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance	✅	✅	✅
Millions of Foursquare Points of Interest	✅	✅	❌
TripAdvisor Ratings for Travel POIs	✅	✅	✅
Voice Prompts	✅	✅	✅
Speaks Street Names	✅	✅	✅
Includes Traffic	✅ (with Smartphone Link app)	✅ (with Garmin Drive app)	✅ (with Garmin Drive app)
Route shaping through preferred cities/streets	✅	✅	✅
Trackback	✅	✅	✅ (via Tread App)
Skip Waypoints	✅	❌	✅ (via Tread App)
Service History Log	✅	✅	✅
Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more	❌	✅	✅
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe)	✅	✅	✅
Lane Assist	✅	✅	✅
Junction View (displays Junction Signs)	✅	✅	✅
Smart Notifications Via App	✅	✅	✅
Wi-Fi® map and software updates	✅	✅	✅
Access to live services via app (traffic, weather, etc.)	✅	✅	✅
Control Music and Media From Smartphones or MP3 Player	✅	✅	✅
Sunlight readable and weather resistant	✅	✅	✅
Garmin Adventurous Routing	✅	✅	✅
Automatic Incident Detection	✅	✅	✅ (via Tread App)
Group Route Sharing (GPX Files)	✅	✅	✅
Rider Alert Warnings for Sharp Curves, State Helmet Laws, Speed Cameras and More	✅	✅	✅
Auto Sort Multiple Destinations	✅	✅	✅
Route Avoidance	✅	✅	✅ (via Tread App)
Helmet Law Notifications (US/CAN)	✅	✅	✅
Planned & Dynamic Fuel Stops	✅	✅	✅
Popular Paths (moto)	❌	❌	✅
Ride Summary	❌	❌	✅
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	✅	✅	✅
Wireless ANT+® technology	✅	✅	✅
Smart Wireless Technology	✅ (works with BLUETOOTH-compatible helmet, headset or smartphone (sold separately))	✅ (works with BLUETOOTH-compatible helmet, headset or smartphone (sold separately))	✅ (works with BLUETOOTH-compatible helmet, headset or smartphone. BLE capable.)
Elevation profile	✅	✅	✅
Live Services Available Via App	✅ (via Smartphone Link App )	✅ (via Smartphone Link App )	✅ (via Tread App )
LiveTrack Via Smartphone Link App	✅	❌	❌
Compatible with the Garmin Tread app for route planning and data management (waypoints, tracks, and routes)	❌	❌	✅
Speed Limit Indicator	✅	✅	✅
Glove-friendly touchscreen	✅	✅	✅
Built-in Spotify & Pandora Music Players	✅	❌	❌
Where am I?	✅	✅	✅
Exit Services	✅	✅	✅
Custom POIs	✅	✅	✅