5. Advanced Features
The Rider 600 relies heavily on a connection to a smartphone to unlock its full potential through the TomTom MyDrive app. new tomtom rider 600
Buy this if: You are a passionate sport-touring rider or an ADV rider who loves seeking out the most convoluted, twisty backroads. You hate the anxiety of your phone overheating or falling off the bike. You want a "set it and forget it" device that just works in heavy rain. Buy this if: You are a passionate sport-touring
Don't buy this if: You only commute in a straight line (use your phone). You are on a tight budget (look for a used Rider 550). Or you only ride within 50 miles of home and know the roads by heart. The first thing you notice is the screen
The unboxing experience is surprisingly premium. TomTom has moved away from the bulky, rugged plastic of the old 550 model to a sleeker, more industrial design. Inside the box, you get:
The first thing you notice is the screen. TomTom has upgraded to a 6-inch HD display. It is incredibly bright—1,000 nits, to be exact. Even under direct summer sun, glare is non-existent. The 600 edges out the Garmin Zumo XT (which has 6 inches as well) by having slightly thinner bezels, making the map area feel massive.