BMW Motorrad - Zümo XT2 - Wunderlich adapter

[@Pyrrho_]

I tried a BMW Navigator IV; got so fed up with the touch display issues I bought a ConnectedRide Cradle and tried using the ConnectedRide app for nav. Got so fed up with both syncing unreliability of the app and lack of features, I bought a Zumo XT2 -- VERY happy with my purchase and now recommend it for everyone. I use an aftermarket adapter and the BMW navigator mount. Works well.

[@tubelesschannel]

Yes the XT is great and do what it should :-)

[@teneretraveller8980]

Good installation design. Definitely a better solution than previous device shortcomings. Ride safe. Looks cold in that garage!

[@tubelesschannel]

Thanks ! yes its cold and energy bill is big.. keep the temperature low here. Ride safe 🙂

[@QuickShiftMoto1]

Good review! Thank you ! This adapter is ok, a little too thick (I would happily take a version that is forgoing the additional USB ports and is much slimmer!) and super-pricey. USD 183 plus domestic S&H inside the US comes to over USD 200 for the adapter delivered from Wunderlich USA to a US address. In Germany this adapter is USD 116 plus S&H (no VAT for exports). I tried to order it there (I am a German native) and have it shipped to the US like I do from many other EU manufacturers/retailers for items for my bike (MRA, SE Engineerd, Dominator, Voigt Mototechnik, helmets etc from FC-Moto, etc. etc. etc.). Even with shipping it is usually more economic to buy in the EU because we do not pay the substantial VAT. Just takes longer to get the items. I was able to establish an account on their German web site, but they would not allow an order. I e-mailed them and they refereed to their US web site. I mentioned the huge and really unwarranted price difference and they said sorry. Wunderlich is already on the extreme expensive side for equipment, but they really rake US customer over the coals! I wrote a balanced and fact-based review on this item on their web site. Let's see if they publish it.

[@tubelesschannel]

Thanks. Yes I agree about the thickness and the quite stiff prices. Too bad the costs of sending it. But same the other way also. Sometimes it costs more to send than the goods itself, and in Norway VAT is calculated WITH send costs added first. I buy a lot from China. They have a far better policy when it comes to this, than US and EU.

[@martyn_g]

Interesting! Here in Australia, the price from Wunderlich (the link that Sven provided) would be $214.15 AUD, Wunderlich Australia have asked for $275. Now, the other option would be to rip out the BMW nav prep, and put in a Touratech holder (so it’s at least lockable v the 3DAM mount, which isn’t) and that costs $399 from Australian retailers. So $275 looks pretty good.

[@tshansen]

Congrats on the new GPS Sven 🤩 I'm really happy with my XT2 and the new map they have on it. Great to see you can still use the same cradle with little modifications🙌🏻

[@tubelesschannel]

thanks a lot ☺️👍

[@reinhardtkk]

Thanks. Great info. I just ordered a gs1300 and was hoping to used an adapter as I purchased the gps preparation

[@tubelesschannel]

Good luck with the R1300GS !

[@kenneth61]

Thats a good tought, my Nav VI is frustrating to use.

[@conordoherty-lh6bz]

Thanks for your time - really helpful

[@tubelesschannel]

Glad to hear that 👍

[@preetamdaniel]

Thank you ! helped me make a decision between 3DAM and Wunderlich. Im going with Wunderlich Thanks

[@tubelesschannel]

Love to hear it was useful :-)

[@Ole.Schultz]

Great video Sven, i will replace my Tomtom Rider 550 with the Zumo XT2

[@tubelesschannel]

Thanks :-)

[@aimenalwan]

I’m planning to get a GPS for my GS, and I’m curious to know why you’re making a switch from TomTom to Garmin.

[@Ole.Schultz]

Been using more or less all Tomtom Rider models since 2005 and the latest model 550 is +4years old and still with a tiny screen. I don't think that we would see a new Rider model. Therefore i think i would go with Zumo XT2@@aimenalwan

[@cpuuk]

Wunderlich make an adapter- thx, didn't know.

[@tubelesschannel]

Yes the R1300GS prep is similar to older models 🙂

[@john-wq8kf]

Sven a friend asked me if it had lane display, I don’t have a satnav

[@tubelesschannel]

A lane display is very useful , but I didnt test that as we have quite narrow roads here. Just a few places, but I cannot remember it had the same quality lane display (lane assist) as the Zumo XT2. But quite clear where to do turns it was.

[@butlersg1]

T Hansen has a great review of the unit which shows that it does have lane display

[@adamturlej1493]

Are you giving up on the BMW Connector, Garmin actually is a better navigation, too bad it doesn't work with the roll in BMW.

[@tubelesschannel]

Yes I would love it to work with the multi controller. The ConnectedRide Navigator does not cover all my needs, most important handling of off road tracks.

[@adamturlej1493]

@@tubelesschannel I hope Connectride will be developed, because we bought a nice piece of equipment in which a lot of improvements can be made.

[@matt_7617]

Hi Sven, is it possible to use the fancy ring on the left hand handlebar to zoom in and out? Lustiger Spruch auf dem Schild in deiner Werkstatt 😂

[@tubelesschannel]

😂 😂 but sorry no, there are no support of multicontoller in Zumo XT/XT2

[@lifeisarideuk]

Wondered if you could help me we bought two Zumo XT to write at the start when they came out and we had no end of problems with them. We ended up dumping them and going for a tom-tom device. Can you let me know if it works well with tracks as that was the major issue. It could not finish your trackever

[@tubelesschannel]

Garmin Zumo XT and XT2 works well with tracks. Tracks is the reason I don't use Tom Tom. The Tom Tom unit I once used didn't support track gpx files at all.

[@karthiksivakumar6368]

Which bmw helmets is best suited for my BMW C400GT maxi scooter

[@tubelesschannel]

I would look for a jet helmet like the BMW Sao paulo and Schubert M1 Pro. For urban ride that's great choices. Lot of ventilation and good enough protection for not that very fast rides.

[@karthiksivakumar6368]

@@tubelesschannel Option not to go for Shoei neotech 3 Modular helmets

[@robb8773]

Can you use the BMW wonder wheel on the with the adapter and the Garmin XT2 GPS?

[@tubelesschannel]

I wish we could but sorry we cant.

[@clausberon6253]

Hi, may I ask if you can still see the upper part of the lower display? Or does the lower part of the Garmin block the vision to the TFT? The adaptor seems pretty bulky...

[@tubelesschannel]

yes I see the upper part, you may adjust the angle of the bmw cradle that was just enough for me 178 cm high and standard seat in low pos.

[@TheWanderingGeezer]

But the XT2 will not be lockable, correct? Also, I understand the wonder wheel will not work with this adapter, is that correct? Thank you.

[@tubelesschannel]

Yes when using the adapter in the cradle it is locked. The adapter is fastened with screws to the gps and the adapter is locked into the BMW cradle. Wonderwheel will not work.

[@Waggler1250]

Hi Sven, thank you for uploading this video. I wasn’t aware of the Wunderlich option until I saw this upload and having ordered one it has arrived today. I was wondering if you have ridden in the rain with this setup as I have concerns about water ingress through the USB ports? Unfortunately they are mounted on the side of the unit and the rubber covers do not appear to fit particularly well, so this has me a little worried, as I fear water may find its way in to the electronics that way. Many thanks.

[@tubelesschannel]

Hi no I have not ridden in heavy rain with it yet, but it seems quite well covered by the windscreen, so I dont think it will be an issue. Maybe remove it or covering it when washing the bike ( I always do)

[@oddjob4877]

Hi Sven, Does your Handlebar Magic Wheel controller work with the Zumo XT2 Wunderlich combination?

[@tubelesschannel]

No it does not and thats a thing I would like to have

[@juge54]

Ich auch !!!

[@TwoGoTouring]

Hi Sven. It says the Wunderlich unit is splash proof, have you had any issues in wet conditions ?

[@tubelesschannel]

No issues so far, but it is quite protected behind the wind screen when bike is on the move.

[@DannyBBom]

Hey Sven, does this mean you have given up on the ConnectedRide Navigator?

[@tubelesschannel]

I does not cover my needs for a GPS as it don't support tracks as it should. For routes and other functions it is OK. BMW may try to improve it further and perhaps also make it handle tracks better. But what is BMWs goal for this unit, will it be able to handle tracks? I haven't seen any descriptions how they want it to work. They will probably not get the customer feedback they want. 80% of the customers are probably urban riders or riders that keeps to the main roads. For those the unit works. I cannot wait for the unsure so I will try to sell it.

[@DannyBBom]

@@tubelesschannel I understand where you’re coming from. I’m in a similar situation. For now I think I’ll keep it as BMW should fix it in the future. Will use the Navigator 6 until then.

[@ivocro123]

Does this work on BMW K 1600 GTL?

[@tubelesschannel]

Im not sure about that, maybe someone here knows

[@martyn_g]

How’s the adapter going? Any issues?

[@tubelesschannel]

No issues :-)

[@martyn_g]

The adapter is quite deep- how tall are you, and does it block the TFT?

[@tubelesschannel]

It does not block my view. If it does you may also loosen the four screws of the BMW cradle and angle it upwards a bit. Im 178 cm

[@martyn_g]

@@tubelesschannelperfect! I’m 176cm with a short torso:)

[@PRM6927]

Next time you might like to wear a white Jacket! As every time you lifted up either the XT2 or adapter, which are Black, we couldn’t see ANYTING

[@tubelesschannel]

Thanks for watching :-) You will see the units a lot times in the video in front of a white background, but the adapter is just a black box with some contacts. Nothing to see really.

[@amongoth1907]

ich weiss was ich denke, wenn ich höre was ich sage

[@tubelesschannel]

haha thats right 😀👍👍

[@Semromal-CZ]

Wunderlich have forgotten, that “click” system is invented 😂. The gap between zumo unit and the cradle is horrible and the cost of the adaptor is not making sense. 3DAM is the best solution so far.

[@tubelesschannel]

But the gap makes it possible to operate the on/off switch of the unit. And the screen comes closer to you. I think that is an advantage even if it is not that beautiful.

[@Semromal-CZ]

@@tubelesschannel my zumo xt2 turns off/on automatically when I switch off/on my bike. I have made original garmin wiring install on my Rnine T GS.

[@tubelesschannel]

You may discover that the unit dont shut down as expected, just draining internal battery. So I think it is safest to turn it off by the switch when parking for a longer period of time.

[@Semromal-CZ]

@@tubelesschannel agree, it could be a point. But when I park for a longer time, I take off my navigator from my bike with me in order to keep it for myself 😂