I've had some previous zumos randomly shut down for no apparent reason, it was rare but would happen at least one during a long multi-day tour.
The maps are usually easier to read on a dedicated gps vs a phone but I've never really tried touring with just the phone.
Tracer 9GT+ now has a subscription option w/garmin that makes the screen look a lot like a zumo... but hate the subscription option... if they allow loading the maps to the bike's memory so that is stand-alone that would be nice. BMW's connecited app is a big zero in my mind as it's hard to see, slow and sometimes won't connect.
Lots of bikes are trying to add that function but so far the zumo xt gives me gps, weahter, music and phone integration and is very dependable.
The maps are usually easier to read on a dedicated gps vs a phone but I've never really tried touring with just the phone.
Tracer 9GT+ now has a subscription option w/garmin that makes the screen look a lot like a zumo... but hate the subscription option... if they allow loading the maps to the bike's memory so that is stand-alone that would be nice. BMW's connecited app is a big zero in my mind as it's hard to see, slow and sometimes won't connect.
Lots of bikes are trying to add that function but so far the zumo xt gives me gps, weahter, music and phone integration and is very dependable.