Which GPS to buy?

[Oddball]

Been down this route myself a time or two.  I'd recommend the Zumo 450 or 550.  Although the 660 and 665 are both fine units, but there are few futures that were taken away to give more function to motorcyclist that does not add value in my mind.  First in mind was the detail of the maps was reduced.  If you like finding the twisty narly roads you are not stuck at .3 mile scale with the 66X.  The 450 and 550 still give you the detail at .8 mile.  Just wish the screen was as big.  I can provide more reason, but the was the deal breaker for me, and I returned my 660.  

Garmin did this to add more features that in my mind are available on any smart phone and will not really be used as the data tends to be more current with the internet.

[drbenjamin]

OTOH.
This is what we "simple is better" folk have come up with.

How's the screen brighness on that unit? My only complaint with my current TomTom car unit is that I can't see the screen when it's bright and sunny. The Oregon seems like it could be nice for both motorcycling and hiking.

[Flyer]

Direct sunlight is a problem, but is with most units.
Overall though, no issues, and the backlighting is adjustable via a menu option.

The Oregon seems like it could be nice for both motorcycling and hiking.

It's small, light and versatile enough that I use it with TOPO maps on my mountain bike too.