# Garmin Motorize > Motorcycle-specific navigation with real-time traffic, junction views, and rider alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Garmin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-motorize/id1450064232 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.40/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 215 MB - Languages: British English, Afrikaans, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany), Greek and 14 more - Released: 2022-01-21 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-motorize/id1450064232/reviews.md ## What is Garmin Motorize? Garmin Motorize is a navigation app specifically designed for motorcycles. This app will only work in combination with the compatible models below. Compatible models *YAMAHA TMAX, TMAX TECH MAX [2022-2025] *YAMAHA NIKEN GT [2023] *YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT+ [2023-2025] *YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT  [2025] ※Sales situation vary depending on the country or region. ※Our monthly plan will be available up until 2025/3/20, when all subscriptions will end and maps will be free to download. (There will still be a fee to update Japan maps.) The navigation operations can be done via motorcycle handlebar during the ride. Subscribe and download maps into your smartphone, enjoy best ever riding NOW! Key Features Garmin Real Directions Get spoken turn-by-turn directions through your connected helmet or headset. Meanwhile, navigation features are projected to motorcycle meter panel when smartphone is connected to motorcycle via USB cable / Wi-Fi. Live Traffic Avoid traffic delays and find timesaving detours to help keep you on your way with live traffic updates. PhotoReal Junction View It displays the appropriate lane to drive in during an active route. Junction view realistically depicts junctions and interchanges along your route, including road signs and the surrounding landscape; A brightly colored arrow indicates the lane needed for your next turn or exit. Rider Alerts Get alerts for hazards along your route, such as upcoming sharp curves. You’ll also be notified about speed limit, speed camera, or school nearby along the route. Fuel Tracking Estimate the distance you can travel before running out of fuel and suggest fuel stops based on fuel range when connected to motorcycle. Live Weather Show real-time weather, humidity, daily forecast. Click Garmin website for more information. https://www.garmin.com.tw/motorize/  *Some navigation features are not available in all regions. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The subscription plan includes maps for Australia, New Zealand, Russia, South East Asia, Taiwan, Turkey, Europe1, Southern Africa, the United States of America and Canada. 1 - Coverage for Europe includes, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Privacy Policy: ­­­­­https://www.garmin.com/privacy/consumerauto/ Contact Us aoem.service@garmin.com https://forms.office.com/r/Q1if4G8XGb ## Key features - Turn-by-turn spoken directions - Navigation projected to motorcycle display - Live traffic updates - PhotoReal junction view - Rider alerts for hazards - Fuel tracking and suggested stops - Live weather information ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Worldwide | $39.99 | per year | | Worldwide | $39.99 | per year | | Worldwide | $4.99 | per month | | Japan | $2.99 | per month | | Japan Map | $34.99 | per year | | Japan | $34.99 | per year | | Worldwide | $4.99 | per month | | Japan | $2.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Japan Map 2026 | $59.99 | one-time | | Japan Map 2025 | $59.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-motorize/id1450064232/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Garbage App *2025-08-16* Tried 3 different USB cables to connect my phone to the head unit for « product verification », never get a connection, useless and pointless waste of time ### 1/5 — Obsolete *2025-02-28* I tried and tried believe me is not worth the money you spend did every step back and forth on my tracer and my phone reset both to factory settings nothing happened when you think is going to work never does no update for the software nothing is frustrating so im canceling my subscription **Developer response:** Dear Customer, sorry for the inconvenience caused, since there is an compatibility issue in iPhone 12 later iPhone, we recommend using a USB hub between the vehicle and the USB cable, which can make connection more stable. (The vehicle => USB hub => USB cable => smartphone) If you have any other problems please contact us through the email address (aoem.service@garmin.com), thank you! ### 1/5 — I tried to be patient… *2024-09-14* Hey developers, have you ever tried using this kind of application yourself? First of all, the wireless connection is almost not working. Second, I used a cable to fix the issue, but it worked a few minutes after the connection error. I have to close the application on my phone and try again. In a few minutes, the same. It's a junk app, a product of the lowest quality I've ever seen, and it's the biggest disappointment. Ok, today I decided to start over, and give another chance. My friend sent me address in message, which I easily can click and open in any map or navigation except Garmin. Well, sometime happening…, maybe it is to complicated. I think what else I copy address and paste in address field!? Guess what happened????? You are right, nothing, it is impossible!! Tell why! Tell us how in 2024 you could develop such junky app?!?! Maybe it is the time to change something? **Developer response:** Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting us. About the mirroring and connection procedure, please refer to : https://reurl.cc/WGND7y. Also, recommend using the original USB for connection. About the copy and paste address, currently Motorize can not paste the long address, We attach great importance to your valuable opinions and will continue to improve. If you have others problems in Motorize, please contact us by email (aoem.service@garmin.com), so that we can provide you with the best solution. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Actually works. *2024-09-03, version 2.14* I have a Garmin Zumo XT. And this is exactly as that. (Familiar feel to it) For it to work first time this is what I did. On my 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ and iPhone 15 pro max. 1. Connect phone Bluetooth to the Bike. Bike Bluetooth can be accessed from App- settings. 2. Open My Ride Link app on phone and add the bike again (Bluetooth.). You will need to click the My ride link section in settings of bike. ( follow on bike instructions) Can be accessed via App-settings-connections. 3. In App- Settings of Bike. Connect to bike WiFi hotspot. This has to be done only once. Make sure in your WiFi settings on the phone you select auto connect. Sometimes even if you enter the right password it says wrong password entered. Just click cancel and click join. It will connect. 4. On My Ride Link app click Garmin Motorize at the bottom. 5. It will ask you to download Garmin Motorize app. 6. Download the app. 7. Open it follow on screen instructions, select subscription and the. You get message “Connect to bike via usb cable to validate/authorise” 8. Make sure you use a good quality data cable. A cheap one will not work as most cheap ones are just charging cable and not data transfer cable. 9. Once cable connected. App immediately recognises the device and the app is activated. 10. Cable can now be disconnected. You only need to use it once. 11. Long press the home button and the maps open. Remember the Bluetooth module on the bike starts quickly but the WiFi module takes couple of minutes. So far worked flawlessly. It’s £550 for the Zumo XT2. And £33 per year for this app. I think it’s a good deal. ### 1/5 — Terrible App *2024-08-03* The app is probably the worst I’ve seen from a major company. Whose kid wrote this? Can’t even download a map. Come on Garmin, do you want to make money or not? **Developer response:** Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting us. About the mirroring, connection, map download procedure, please refer to : https://reurl.cc/WGND7y. If you have others problems in Motorize, please contact us by email (aoem.service@garmin.com), so that we can provide you with the best solution. Thank you! ### 2/5 — Pointless, get a quadlock *2024-07-07, version 2.14* Ridiculous unintuitive and almost pointless. ### 1/5 — Poor Navigation *2024-07-02* I agree this app is garbage. After planning a loop route, the app insisted on routing me directly to the end, ignoring all waypoints. Frustrating! **Developer response:** Dear Customer, sorry for the inconvenience caused, Due to system limitations, we recommend that you slightly shift the location of the end point from the starting point, such as adjusting the longitude and latitude, or moving a little away from the map. If you have any other problems please contact us through the email address (aoem.service@garmin.com), thank you! ### 1/5 — Worst navigation app I ever tried *2024-06-29, version 2.14* Disconnect very frequently while your driving so it's useless ### 1/5 — Horrible. *2024-05-17, version 2.14* So clunky to use. Pretty much impossible to set a route you want to go on. Can’t understand why it’s so poor in 2024. ### 3/5 — Cancel subscription *2024-04-28, version 2.14* Works fine but sold my bike now and can’t see how to cancel the subscription ## Frequently asked questions about Garmin Motorize ### What motorcycles are compatible with Garmin Motorize? Garmin Motorize is compatible with specific Yamaha models including the TMAX, TMAX TECH MAX (2022-2025), NIKEN GT (2023), and TRACER 9 GT+ (2023-2025). Compatibility may vary by region. ### How does Garmin Motorize project navigation onto the motorcycle? Navigation features can be projected to the motorcycle's meter panel when the smartphone is connected to the motorcycle via USB cable or Wi-Fi. Spoken directions are also available through a connected helmet or headset. ### What is the subscription model for Garmin Motorize? Monthly and yearly subscription plans are available for different regions, including Japan and worldwide coverage. Some plans offer free trial periods. All subscriptions are set to end by March 20, 2025, after which maps will be free to download, with the exception of Japan map updates. ### What kind of rider alerts does Garmin Motorize provide? Garmin Motorize provides alerts for hazards such as sharp curves, speed limits, speed cameras, and nearby schools along your route. This helps riders stay aware of their surroundings. ### Does Garmin Motorize offer offline maps? While the app requires a subscription to download maps, the description implies that after March 20, 2025, maps will be free to download. It's recommended to check the Garmin website for specific details on offline map availability and usage. ### What is the user sentiment for Garmin Motorize based on its rating? Garmin Motorize has a rating of 1.4 stars from 9 ratings, which suggests a generally negative user sentiment. This low rating may indicate issues with performance, features, or user experience. ### How often is Garmin Motorize updated? The latest version is 2.23, and the app was last updated on January 2, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application. ### Is Garmin Motorize available on Android devices? Based on the provided data, Garmin Motorize is supported on iPhone and iPod. 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