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BMW Navigator IV now available - (03/09/2009)

With its preinstalled maps of 40 countries in Western and Eastern Europe and over 1.5 million points of interest, this latest satellite navigation system, designed with motorcycle riders in mind, will keep you on track, even in the most remote of places.

Faster route calculation, 3D building representations, extra large touch screen buttons, a lane assistant and junction views are only some of the perks BMW’s latest satnav has to offer. In contrast to its predecessor, it carries a multiple-route preview, speed limits are shown for most of the main roads and vehicle specific routes can be selected.

Unique to this new model, is the 4.3” touch screen which is easily legible, even in bright sunlight. Four additional control buttons also line the left side of the mounting cradle, allowing the rider to use it comfortably when wearing gloves.

Other properties of the Navigator IV include two data fields in which personal information such as arrival time, remaining travel time, average speed, direction and current height above sea level can all be monitored. Even though map data is pre-installed and supplied with the system, routes can easily be planned on a computer and uploaded. Routes travelled are automatically recorded and can be reviewed in programmes such as ‘Map Source’ or ‘Google Earth’.

The Navigator IV is compatible with the new BMW motorcycle communication system which will be available for the System 5 and the all new System 6. All street names are therefore audible allowing the rider to focus his or her attention on the road. It supports more than 200 mobile phones with Bluetooth and enables the motorcyclist to accept incoming calls and place outgoing calls directly via the satnav. State-of-the-art stereo Bluetooth technology is also used for in-helmet music playback.

Dave Alexander, Parts and Accessories Manager of BMW Motorrad said: “Given that our customers tend to be adventurous riders who travel considerable distances, we take pride in delivering a top of the range navigation system.

This latest entry in the Motorrad Navigator range offers a new benchmark in satnav technology and will take our customers wherever they want to go in the world. The Bluetooth technology used makes the satnav even safer, as riders will no longer have to take their eyes off the road to look at the map.”

BMW Navigator IV features at a glance:
• New housing, waterproof and fuel - resistant.
• Larger display with a 16:9 format and 4.3” screen.
• Integrated lithium-ion rechargeable battery with life span for up to 5 hours.
• Does not need an external power source when the motorcycle is switched off and the rider is taking a road side break, for example.
• New advanced mounting cradle with four large buttons on the left to ease practical usage.
• Comes with all BMW Motorrad dealerships programmed into it.

The Navigator IV is priced at £565 incl VAT. For further information, or to locate your nearest BMW Motorrad Dealership, please call 0800 777 155 or visit www.bmw-motorrad.com
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