If you don't own a 2013+ BMW GS, K1600GT/GTL or a 2014 R1200GS Adventure don't despair, you can buy the NAV5 with BMW's Four-button Mount. The GPS Prep Mount doesn't have any buttons, it has an extra cable that links the NAV5 to the bikes LIN bus and the new multi-controller switch on the left hand-grip as seen below.Īs a friend pointed out to me recently, the multi-controller switch turns the new BMW's into a "remote control" for the NAV5 and clearly a safety feature that everyone should have for their GPS: at least that's what he told his wife after he purchased the NAV5 (he now owns a 2014 R1200GS Adventure).īMW's Multi-Controller for the Navigator V But, you will need to make sure the bike is configured with BMW's GPS Preparation Mount which is a Dealer/Factory installed option. If you're going to use a NAV5 on a 2013+ BMW R1200GS, K1600GT/GTL or a 2014 R1200GS Adventure, you will want to purchase the device without the Four Button Mount. The NAV5 comes with City Navigator North America or City Navigator Europe maps preinstalled and includes Lifetime Map Updates. Garmin supplies a nice little screwdriver with the NAV5: don't forget to take it with you.
It's not easy to get to the micro-SD Card as it's slot is underneath the Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery pack which is behind a screwed down cover. There is a slot for a customer supplied micro-SD Card that supports a capacity of up to 64GB and must be formated as FAT32: most come this way. I've found the on-screen text, graphics and color contrasts to be very good if your eyesight is "growing older" like mine. The display certainly isn't high-res by current smartphone display standards but it is more than adequate for GPS receivers that need to be seen well in direct sunlight. The display supports either Landscape or Portrait orientation but only when the NAV5 is not in the Four Button Mount or the GPS Preparation Mount. In order to bring new features and hardware to it's customers, BMW contracted with Garmin to produce a BMW exclusive device.īMW Navigator V with exclusive Four Button Mountīy now, if you had any interest in the NAV5, you probably know the specs but for those who don't know, it has a bright 5" TFT resistive touchscreen color display with a resolution of 800x480 pixels and supports 65K colors. For BMW, the zumo™ 390 shape was not in keeping with the Navigator IV rectangular flat bezel which the BMW K1600GT and GTL dash were designed to integrate. In the case of the NAV5, Garmin had just released the zumo™ 390 and it seemed unlikely that they would follow right on the heels of that unit with another unit using a different form factor. Garmin had previously based the OEM units on either an already released zumo™ brand unit or Garmin followed shortly afterward with a Garmin zumo™ unit. If you want to view all content, you must register for the forum if you are not a member, or if a member, you must be logged in.When BMW announced the new BMW Motorrad Navigator V ( NAV5) back in September, 2013, it was not unexpected but for many the shape was. Select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. You will need to join the MOA before you can post: click this register link to proceed. The forum, the club magazine, and all of the discounts and benefits the BMWMOA offers?Want to read the MOA monthly magazine for free? Take a 3-month test ride of the magazine check here for details. Why not take the time to join the club, so you can enjoy posting on We hope you enjoy the excellent technical knowledge, event information and discussions that the BMWMOA forum provides. Check "Remember Me?" if you wish to stay logged in. Welcome Guest! If you are already a member of the BMW MOA, please log in to the forum in the upper right hand corner of this page. Best way to upload maps/trips to Garmin Navigator V?.
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