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Garmin delivers zumo R1 Radar to improve motorcycle safety. Image © American Sport Touring.

Garmin R1 Radar for Motorcycles: First Look

We put Garmin’s R1 Radar and its blind spot alert capability to the test, see if it’s a worthwhile addition for your sport touring motorcycle.

Garmin inReach Messenger Plus and the companion Messenger App are essential sport touring gear. Image © American Sport Touring.

inReach Messenger Plus: two-way messaging, location tracking, and SOS capability make it essential gear for sport touring on remote backroads.

The GPS Vehicle Finder inexpensively reports current motorcycle location and tracks routes. Image © American Sport Touring.

This budget friendly and easy to install GPS Vehicle Finder reliably delivers GPS tracking, location alerts, and enhances motorcycle security.

Personal Locator Beacons reliably summon search and rescue help even in the most remote locations. Photo courtesy of NPS.

Take a closer look at personal locator beacons, also called emergency beacons, that can mean surviving an emergency on the most remote roads.

The new Garmin zūmo XT2 motorcycle navigator. Photo: Garmin Ltd.

Garmin introduces the next-gen zūmo XT2 motorcycle navigator taking routing and road intelligence to a new level. Here’s what you should know.

Read why the Cardo Packtalk Edge is a top choice among sport touring riders, and what you need to know before making a purchase decision.