zūmo 590
 
 
Overview 
Specifications
Documents
Media
Update History
 
 
Overview
 
Premium GPS Motorcycle Navigator
  • 5” dual-orientation, sunlight-readable, glove-friendly touchscreen display
  • Hands-free phone control and spoken directions heard in-helmet via Bluetooth technology1
  • MP3 player; control iPod and Pandora2 right on the display
  • Monitor motorcycle tire pressure on the zūmo 590LM display with the TPMS accessory (Metal valve stems only)3
  • Rugged; withstands fuel vapors, UV rays and harsh weather (IPX7 water rating)

A Great View of the Road
    zūmo 590LM has a big, bright 5.0 inch touchscreen display that is easy to read, even in sunlight. With dual-orientation, you can position the navigator horizontally, for a wider view, or vertically, to see more of the route ahead. And, thanks to its high-sensitivity, glove-friendly, intuitive interface, entering information is as easy as shifting gears.

The Power of Bluetooth
    zūmo 590LM features Bluetooth wireless technology. With it, you’re free to talk on your phone without having to remove your gloves or helmet. Simply connect zūmo to your cell phone and a Bluetooth-enabled headset or helmet to make and receive calls. You can also call points of interest through the zūmo Bluetooth interface - perfect for last-minute change of plans or a quick stop for food and fuel.

    Focus on the road by following spoken street names and navigation commands. zūmo 590LM can transmit voice prompts to your Bluetooth headset or helmet. Garmin Real Directions guide like a friend, using landmarks and traffic lights, rather than hard-to-read street names.

Music and Media
    Ride to the beat of your own rhythm. zūmo 590LM includes an MP3 player and is compatible with iPod, iPhone and Pandora2, so you can conveniently control your music through its display.

Easily Monitor Tire Pressure
    zūmo 590LM is compatible with our integrated Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor accessory3 (sold separately). Add a TPMS sensor for each tire and easily monitor the pressure using your zūmo display.

Tough and Road-ready
    With a rugged design that is resistant to fuel sprays, UV rays and harsh weather, zūmo 590LM is built for life on the road. zūmo is thoroughly vibration- and drop-tested to withstand just about anything you can ride through.

Ride Smarter with Your Smartphone
    What’s happening on the road ahead? zūmo 590LM can connect you to live weather radar and traffic information via the Smartphone Link4 app (subscription required).

Lifetime Map Updates
    zūmo 590LM includes free map updates5 for the useful life of your device, so your routes reflect the most up-to-date POI, roads and navigation information available from Garmin.

Find Your Perfect Route
    Looking for a twisty ride? zūmo 590LM features Curvy Roads routing that navigates to winding rides. Round trip routing can plan your ride, according to time, distance or location. Just type in your requirements and let zūmo take care of the rest.

Service History Log
    Tire mileage, tire changes, tire pressure, chain cleanings, oil changes, new spark plugs: let zūmo 590LM keep track of it all. Use the included Service History Log to record date, mileage and performed maintenance.

Search Field
    Easily find addresses and millions of POI. Just type what you’re looking for into the Search Field.

Navigate Complex Interchanges with Ease
    Active Lane Guidance with voice prompts prepares you to ride through an exit or interchange with confidence. As you approach, an animated model uses brightly colored arrows to indicate the proper lane needed for your route; a friendly voice offers additional help. Bird’s Eye junction view offers a detailed view of interchanges, looking down as if from overhead. photoReal junction view realistically displays junctions and interchanges along your route, including the surrounding landscape. Brightly colored arrows indicate the proper lane to ride.

More Information at a Glance
    zūmo 590LM displays speed limit, current speed and time of arrival. With a quick glance, you can read the name of your current street. As you drive, you can easily see places Up Ahead - like fuel, food and ATMs - without leaving the map.

Especially for Off-road Adventures
    zūmo 590LM supports TOPO and custom maps, so you have the freedom to download and follow your own adventure (additional mapping sold separately). zūmo 590LM depicts 3-D terrain so you know what to expect as you ride through the landscape. With TracBack, you can navigate right back to where you started, along the same route.

Extras
    zūmo 590LM has a built-in trip computer with compass display. zūmo 590LM comes standard with a digital fuel gauge so you can estimate how many miles you can ride before a fuel stop. A speed limit indicator lets you know when it’s time to throttle down.

    zūmo 590LM is powered by a removable battery. Swap with a backup and you can keep on riding. In addition to a motorcycle mount, zūmo 590LM includes an automotive mount and power cable for use in a car.

VIRB Compatible
    zūmo 590LM is compatible with our VIRB action cameras (sold separately). Control VIRB using your zūmo display and you can easily record and relive every ride.

1 Sold separately
2 Music and Media control work with iPhone 3GS or later, and some iPod devices. Pandora works with iPhone 3GS or later and some Android devices. Pandora is currently available in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
3 Sold separately. The system works with up to 4 tires in any configuration, additional purchase required for each wheel. Metal valve stems only. Not intended for automotive use.
4 User’s data plan charges, if any, will apply. Subscription required.
5 Lifetime Maps Terms & Conditions.
 
Specifications
 
  zūmo 590
Part Number 010-01232-01
Unit Dimensions 5.9" x 3.8" x 1.3" (14.9 cm x 9.7 cm x 3.3 cm)
Display Size 4.25" x 2.55" (10.8 cm x 6.5 cm), 5.0" Diag (12.6 cm)
Display Resolution 800 x 480
Display Type Transflective, Sunlight Readable
Dual Orientation Yes
Touchscreen Yes (Glove-Friendly)
Weight 13.2 oz (374.5 g)
Battery Type Removable, rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life 4 hours
Operating Temperature -4° F to 131° F (-20° C to 55° C)
Charging Temperature 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C)
Dust / Water Rating IPX7
Drop Rating NA
Interface Micro-USB
GPS Receiver High Sensitivity
GPS Antenna Patch
External GPS Antenna No
GPS Constellations GPS + WAAS / EGNOS
Altimeter GPS
Barometer No
Compass GPS
Routes 100 (30 via points per route, 125 shaping points between via points)
Track Log Yes (15,000 points)
Saved Track Logs 20 (max 15,000 points each)
Waypoints 1,000
Geocaches No
Recent Finds 50
TracBack Yes
Internal Memory 8 GB
Expandable Memory Yes (micro SD Card, Class 4, Max 32 GB)
Pre Loaded Maps City Navigator
Can Add Maps Yes
CustomMaps Yes
TOPO Map Support Yes
Outdoor Maps+ No
Pre Loaded POIs Yes
Can Add POIs Yes
Picture Viewer No
Photo Navigation No
Media Player Yes (MP3)
Music & Media Control No
Spotify No
Pandora Yes
Curvy Road Routing Yes
Round Trip Routing Yes
Adventurous Routing No
Track Navigation No
Visual Route Planner No
Trip Planner Yes
Trip Computer Yes
Service History Log Yes
Incident Detection No
Group Route Sharing (GPX) No
Speed Limit Indicator Yes
Rider Alerts No
Helmet Law Notifications No
Safety Cameras Yes
TourGuide Yes
Lane Assist Yes
Junction View Yes
3-D Buildings No
3-D Terrain Yes
Satellite Imagery No
Wi-Fi No
Bluetooth Yes
Hands-Free Calls Yes
Phone Notifications No
Live Services No
LiveTrack No
Traffic Alerts Yes (via smartphone app)
Weather Info Yes (via smartphone app)
Voice Prompts Yes
Voice Navigation instructions and warnings
Text-To-Speech (TTS) Yes
Headphone Jack No
Camera Support No
VIRB Control Yes
TPMS Yes (up to 4 tires)
Pair with inReach No
Group Ride Radio No
Group Ride Mobile No
PowerSwitch No
Handlebar Controller No
R1 Radar No
Garmin Lock No
Safe Mode No
 
Documents
 
zūmo 590 Owners Manual (v6)
zūmo 590 Quick Start Manual (Rev A)
zūmo 590 Installation Instructions (Rev B)
zūmo 590 Harness Specifications (Rev A)
TPMS Instructions
BaseCamp Users Manual (PC)
BaseCamp Users Manual (Mac)
Routing with BaseCamp and a zūmo 590 / 595 (John Heath)
Navigating with a zūmo (John Heath)
 
Media
 
02APR14 - New zūmo 590LM Keeps Riders Connected on the Road
zūmo 590 / 595 Video Archive
 
Update History
 
zūmo 590  (006-B1796-00)
 
3.30
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the audio input option from appearing when an Apple iPhone is connected using Bluetooth wireless technology.
  • Fixed Bluetooth connection and reliability issues.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the device to repeat "You are on the fastest route."
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the MP3 folder from appearing.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent favorites from appearing in search results.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause "TPMS is disconnected" to display too frequently.
  • Improved software stability.
 
3.20
  • Improved the dynamic fuel stops feature.
  • Improved the fuel tracking feature.
  • Improved routing performance.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause traffic events to obscure the navigation map.
  • Fixed audio playback issues when Line In is selected as the audio source.
  • Fixed Bluetooth connection and reliability issues.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the Where I've Been application from recording some stops.
  • Fixed issues with reviewing multiple routes.
  • Improved software stability.
 
3.10
  • Added Dynamic Fuel Stops feature.
  • Improved Garmin Express support.
  • Improved performance of InstaSearch suggestions.
  • Added the ability to search a multi-route trip.
  • Improved the user experience for incoming calls.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the GPS signal to be lost in mountainous areas.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the active route to be terminated.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the itinerary to display incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause excessive search results.
  • Improved software stability.
 
2.80
  • Fixed an issue that caused audio prompts to be truncated.
 
2.70
  • Added a Map Tool to skip waypoints in a trip.
  • Added a route overview button to the browse map.
  • Enhanced data fields in the Compass app.
  • Enabled configuration for pressure units in the TPMS app.
  • Improved BaseCamp compatibility for importing trips.