# Garmin Motorize

> Navigation for Motorcycle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.motorize](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.motorize)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.garmin.android.apps.motorize`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Garmin
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 67,754
- **Rating:** 1.67 / 5 (408 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.24
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-21
- **First published:** 2022-01-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 89 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.apps.motorize)
- **Website:** [https://www.garmin.com](https://www.garmin.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.garmin.com/privacy/consumerauto/](https://www.garmin.com/privacy/consumerauto/)

## Description

Garmin Motorize is a motorcycle-focused navigation app that delivers turn-by-turn directions via voice, live traffic updates, PhotoReal Junction View, rider alerts, fuel tracking, and real-time weather. When connected to your bike, navigation can be projected onto the meter panel while maps stay on your smartphone.

The app works with MyRide-Link, MyRide, Y-connect, or directly as Motorize for USB connections. It supports Yamaha models like TMAX, NIKEN GT, and TRACER 9 GT variants. A subscription provides maps for multiple regions; note that the monthly plan ends on 2025-03-20, after which maps become free to download (Japan maps may still incur update fees). Some features are not available in all regions, and prolonged GPS use can affect battery life.

## Rankings

- #262,939 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.garmin.android.apps.motorize.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users frequently report connectivity problems with Bluetooth and WiFi, often preferring USB connections for stability. The app's interface is outdated and unintuitive, making navigation and searching locations difficult. Routing quality is poor with inaccurate journey times, and maps lack updated data. Many users find the subscription model costly without clear pricing upfront. Despite these issues, some find it functional once properly set up, allowing basic navigation and location saving on motorcycle displays.

### Pros

- Works well once properly connected via USB or Bluetooth.
- Provides basic navigation functionality for motorbike riders.
- Able to save locations by dragging pointer on map.
- Receives updates and support from Garmin occasionally.
- Permits casting phone image to motorcycle TFT screen.

### Cons

- Connectivity issues frequent, including Bluetooth and WiFi disconnections.
- Clunky, outdated user interface resembling 1990s design.
- Poor routing and inaccurate journey times.
- Difficult and unintuitive search functionality, including inability to search by street name or enter coordinates easily.
- Subscription pricing not transparent and considered expensive for the features offered.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.motorize)