Garmin Zumo XT or XT2?

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

My wife's friend would like to buy her husband a Zumo for his new to him F800.
He's off to Portugal for a trip around The Picos in the summer with some chums but does occasionally do a little bit of green laning in the UK.
She's asked me which is the better option of the 2 Zumos but as I have no knowledge of either (I have a Nav V) I thought I'd ask on here for any opinions please.
As ever TY in advance Comrades.

 

[Wapping]

I’d go for version 1 but only because it retains the ability to receive / send routes via Bluetooth. This ability is apparently lost on version 2, which uses a Garmin based app. If though this is not a problem, toss a coin; either will do.

 

[Cheney Triumph]

My wife's friend would like to buy her husband a Zumo for his new to him F800.
He's off to Portugal for a trip around The Picos in the summer with some chums but does occasionally do a little bit of green laning in the UK.
She's asked me which is the better option of the 2 Zumos but as I have no knowledge of either (I have a Nav V) I thought I'd ask on here for any opinions please.
As ever TY in advance Comrades.

I have had my Zumo XT for about 3 years now & it has been faultless. (not the new XT2) From what I have read the XT2 is still a bit buggy. I see that you mention green laning, neither of the XT models will run Ordnance Survey maps, which are easily the best off road. The standard XT mount is a little flimsy / light weight, I would definatley run a tether to the rear of the unit for peace of mind. I have kept my old Montana 600 unit for off road duty, as it is a much more rugged unit & will run Ordnance Survey maps.

 

[Berin]

I concur with both the above


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[er-minio]

I concur with the above as well. Have to disagree on the mount. Served me well despite its appearance.

 

[EVskij]

I concur with the above as well. Have to disagree on the mount. Served me well despite its appearance.

Dito

 

[EVskij]

I’d go for version 1 but only because it retains the ability to receive / send routes via Bluetooth. This ability is apparently lost on version 2, which uses a Garmin based app. If though this is not a problem, toss a coin; either will do.

Did not know about lack of BT on XT2, good to know. But as long term owner of XT, I am very pleased with it. Never gave me any problems, and I love wireless software updates, without a need to plug it into a PC. Route .gpx files (stored in the cloud) are easily loaded onto it, using nothing more than an iPad or iPhone. What not to like. Certainly does more than I can get use out of it.

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Excellent advice, I'll pass it on.
TY all very much.

 

[Davey B]

He's off to Portugal for a trip around The Picos in the summer

Hopefully, whichever one he gets, it will take him to either the Picos or Portugal

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Hopefully, whichever one he gets, it will take him to either the Picos or Portugal

Well you live and learn.

TY.

 

[Mzokk]

An XT and subscription to Myroute app then he’d be set for on the fly route planning. It is effectively the smartphone integration for the XT that Garmin appear to be making a mess of for the XT 2 with the tread app and explore.

 

[Arsey]

An XT and subscription to Myroute app then he’d be set for on the fly route planning. It is effectively the smartphone integration for the XT that Garmin appear to be making a mess of for the XT 2 with the tread app and explore.

Why the need for the XT ? Sold mine and just use phone with MyRoute app .

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Mario AKA 2 Wheeled Rider does a great comparison between the two

 

[EVskij]

Mario AKA 2 Wheeled Rider does a great comparison between the two

"Back in the garage" - "Back in the garage" - "Back in the garage"- "Back in the garage"....

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

"Back in the garage" - "Back in the garage" - "Back in the garage"- "Back in the garage"....

I've watched many of his great KTM Super Adventure 'how to' vids, a great guy

 

[EVskij]

I've watched many of his great KTM Super Adventure 'how to' vids, a great guy

Likewise. Shame I do not have much spare time to tinker with my own bike, as there is allot helpful info coming from Mario. Instead I pay good money to somebody else, who sometimes does give a toss, and sometimes does not.

 

[Wapping]

I concur with the above as well. Have to disagree on the mount. Served me well despite its appearance.

I am more than happy with the mount. I just use it as it is, with none of the ‘must have’ security bling, though I do keep a strong eye on the butter.

 

[er-minio]

I’m more of an olive oil man, but seems to do the trick in the same way.

 

[Mzokk]

Good review. Funny he didn't seem to be aware of the ability of the XT to receive GPX files directly from your phone/iPad using the Drive App.

 

[Wapping]

I’m more of an olive oil man, but seems to do the trick in the same way.

Oooh, a Continental twist.