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The Beeline Moto II is a small motorcycle navigation device that easily mounts to all types of bikes and offers various features and route planning options.(Photos by the author) The Beeline Moto II is a miniature full-color motorcycle navigation device that connects via Bluetooth 4.0 to your smartphone, enabling universal GPS operation on any motorcycle. The waterproof, anodized alloy 2×0.8-inch main case features a 1.45-inch TFT screen with antireflective and hydrophobic coatings, delivering 412×412 resolution. This shockproof, self-contained unit includes an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer for added functionality. The whole gadget weighs only 2.1 ounces (and the plastic-housed version is even lighter!). The device is small enough to mount to small bikes and even bicycles. Perhaps one of the Beeline’s most compelling advantages is its tiny profile and plethora of mounting options. It’s available with bar mounts, mirror mounts, fork-stem mounts, universal mounts, and more. I elected to use the optional RAM mounting kit with on-board charging for my 2024 Honda Trail 125 test mule. The Beeline already contains an internal battery, charged via USB-C port, that provides about 14 hours of runtime without external power. One screen option shows the device’s remaining battery as well as your phone’s remaining battery. Once mounted, just download the free Beeline app and link the device to your phone to get started. Route planning is done via the app, which is easy to use and offers the rider a choice between “fast” (direct) or “fun” (curvier) routing styles. You can also import GPX files into the app for more advanced planning. For those who crave more features, Beeline Premium is available for $4.99 per month and adds audio directions, a loop-route generator, and early access to beta features. When the route is ready, hit “go” on your phone. The route will pop up on the Beeline, at which point you can stow your phone completely. The Beeline’s display is crisp and sharp, with an automatic dimmer that works well between daylight and nighttime riding. Thoughtfully, the device includes audible alerts when a turn is coming up, along with a bright flashing LED. If you veer off course, the app reroutes so long as the phone has cell signal (the original route is stored on the phone, so it remains whether or not your phone has signal). At the end of the trip, the app displays the entire route, average speed, max speed, total distance, elapsed time, and total moving time. The Beeline device itself shows time traveled, total distance, and average speed. The app allows users to choose between direct fast routing options or curvier “fun” routes. For more adventurous types, the Beeline also offers Compass Mode, which shows an arrow that points directly towards the final destination, along with distance remaining. There’s no other guidance or routing at all, and you can imagine how much more fun this feature made getting lost on purpose in the woods on my Trail! The Beeline has four flush-mounted buttons for added control and customization, allowing the rider to scroll between various menus including the GPS function, the Compass Mode, a screen showing your current and average speed, and a general trip screen with current time, remaining distance and time until destination, and battery status for both Beeline and your phone. See all of Rider‘s electronics reviews here.  This carry case is available for $19.99 and makes it easy to transport the device. Overall, the Beeline Moto II is impressive, functional, and versatile. It’s small and light enough to be mounted to any two-wheeler, including bicycles. It’s simple enough for anyone to use, and its internal battery can power an entire day’s ride with capacity to spare. Its modular build is designed for easy parts and battery replacement when needed. Granted, it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of a full-fledged dedicated GPS unit, but at $249.99, it’s a fraction of the price. Finally, the Beeline is also aesthetically pleasing enough to be the perfect companion on my smaller motorcycles and my Moto Guzzi V7 Racer, where a bulky, wired-in GPS simply won’t do! Shop for Beeline Moto II Motorcycle Navigation Device The post Beeline Moto II Motorcycle Navigation Device Review appeared first on Rider Magazine.

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