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#1 | Nav 6 World Version datum

Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:28 pm

I am looking at getting the Nav 6 for my bike. The versions sold in the US have the North American maps preloaded on the unit, however at some of the European dealers there is a "World" version that does not have any preloaded maps. The "World" version even after shipping would cost $300 less than the North American version. I have been unable to find any solid info on how much it would cost to then buy the North American maps to load onto the unit. Which version would be the better deal in the long run?

https://www.bmw-motorrad-bohling.com/bmw-navigator-vi-world-set.html

2016 R1200RS Lupin

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#2 | RE: Nav 6 World Version datum

Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:27 pm

I wonder if you could register it on Garmin Express and then download the free maps?

Frank

2017 R1200RS- 21,000 mi. 18 mo.
2003 R1100S Boxer Cup Replika #6/200
1985 K100/1100RS- 326,000 mi. 33 yrs.
2016 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. 18 mo. (gone)
2011 R1200RT- 30,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone)
2005 R1200ST- 58,000 mi. 8 yr. 3rd deer killed it.
1999 R1100S- 15,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone)
1996 Ducati 900SS/SP- 89,000 mi. 12 yr. (gone)

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#3 | RE: Nav 6 World Version datum

Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:10 pm

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/maps/on-...52-c454-p1.html
$80 for 1 version of North America - then pay again for every update. Most BMW Navigators are sold with a licence for lifetime updates. You only need 4 updates to cover the $300 you are trying to save. All depends on how often roads change in your area and whether you need to find addresses in new housing developments etc.

As an alternative, if saving the $300 is really important, buy the World device and ditch Garmin maps - you can get free Open Source maps (OSM) from http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/

go to https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread...Maps-onto-a-660 for some tips on installing OSM maps on a Garmin device. The website above has an extensive FAQ as well.

the OS maps are highly regarde by those with older devices where Garmin stopp supporting them with updates. There is no reason why a new device will not work with OS maps. You can even import the OSM date into Garmin's Mapsource or Basecamp. I did it when I had a Garmin 2610 a few years ago.

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