Calimoto Motorcycle App review. Could this be the end for my SatNav? | o75 (2020)

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➡️ CALIMOTO UPDATE: Downloadable maps for offline use now available (premium package). No phone signal required – phones have in-built GPS.
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Calimoto is an all-in-one motorcycle App that provide bikers with a platform to discover remote, motorcycle-friendly roads as well as giving a cost-efficient navigation tool. I put it through its paces.
As motorcyclists, we love an open road with lots of twists, hills, dips and turns. With Calimoto’s unique winding roads algorithm, it can plan routes with the curviest and scenic roads making each ride a thrilling experience. You can be off on a random route in just a few clicks. No more ‘where shall I ride today?’
Random Round Trips: This inspirational route finder is excellent if you just want to jump out of bed for an early Sunday morning ride out; program the App and ride.
The process is simple. Head into the App, select ‘Planner’ and ‘Round Trip’ at the top of the screen. Then pick a direction, how many miles you would like to cover, hit ‘random’ and it will do the rest. Moments later, you will be ‘route-ready’. If you don’t fancy a particular section, simply move the waypoint. It couldn’t be easier. The only downside you may need to head back into ‘Planner’ so you can adjust the route type between each waypoint. You have a choice of:
fastest route; the fastest route avoiding highways
; twisty route (default)
; and super twisty route (Premium version only). Ride, relax and enjoy.
I usually aim for 35-40 miles for each hour I want to spend in the saddle.
Can it be a simple Satellite Navigation tool? Absolutely. Firstly, head into ‘Planner’ then, next to ‘Round Trip’ is ‘Destination’ mode. I think many users miss this mode. It could do with being more prominent to be fair.
Enter your destination or type in the postcode, which it starts to predict. Enter house number. Add in via points, select the variety of route or just hit ‘fastest route’ if you just want to get there. Start navigation and you’re away. Relevant POIs such as petrol stations, food places, and accommodation can be integrated into the trip.

Planning a tour? I’ve heard many a person on Facebook saying Calimoto isn’t a route planning tool. It certainly is and more. You can still have fun planning the routes way in advance of your next several-day tour, and no, you don’t need to do it on the phone. As it is a cloud-based system, simply log into your account using any web browser. Here you can plan routes similarly as you would with the App. Simply create your ideal itinerary by adding routes and applying different route option between each waypoint then save. Made a mistake, simply undo. You can tweak them later and all the while it will automatically sync with your phone. No more faffing or frustration of moving maps from your route planning tools to your SatNav device. Hoorah! On this note alone, I am very tempted to head to Spain without the need to plan any routes then just let Calimoto do its stuff once I leave the ferry.


This is a non-sponsored impartial review. I have paid for the app and Quad-Lock out of my hard-earned money.

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[CAVENBASS]

Awesome video . Just purchased my subscription. A quick question where did you get you Go Pro helmet mount?

[ryanhburke]

Calimoto is brilliant. Best M/Cycle route planner out there ...and I've done some searching! I use it here in Queensland, Australia. It does drain the battery though so the phone needs to be powered. I use a cable via the Hella plug on the headstock. Failing that, a battery pack in the pocket using a longer usb cord to the phone works well. I like how you can also drop pins on your trip on the desktop site and choose motorways/twisties for each individual segment. Good tip for you... you can also open Google Maps while using Calimoto and then minimise G Maps so it sits in the corner of the screen with Calimoto at full screen. With this 'mode', you can have G Maps set to the fastest route and if you feel Calimoto is getting a little intense with its planning, revert to G Maps in a glance. I also use Quad Lock and have done for some time now without the dreaded vibration phone killer problem.

[wheaty]

Hi just tried callimoto yesterday, I need to tweek my phone to pair with my Nolan helmet but otherwise I'm also enjoying this app I might have to go for a quad lock as I'm struggling to see through a U A phone case thanks for your video helps tremendously 👍

[tahirsharif]

Been using it for a couple of months. Phone in my pocket and Bluetooth to my helmet and it’s been working week. Just got my Quad Lock, so next ride will also include being able to see the route on the screen.
Been a few glitches where it’s telling you to take a slight right/left, but it’s just been staying on the main road. Had some fun rides around Surrey, Sussex and Kent thanks to the Calimoto twisty rides. Not sure what I get as extras if I pay, the free app has been really good.

[Drpepperuk]

Does Calimoto recalculate should you ignore a turning? Also does it work ok in Landscape mode? I've got my Quadlock mount installed, but haven't had chance to test out the app for routing as I'm waiting for my Sena headset to arrive so that I can have spoken directions.

[midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks for a really useful vid! Just got the app and quad lock to try it - loved the first ride 👍😀 How do you keep the i phone charged whilst on the road?

[thewoodster]

I like Calimoto but you can't always get a data signal in places like The Picos. If I couldn't be bothered researching and planning routes then it would be a big time saver. You are right about it being good for riding unknown roads. Thanks for posting the video.

[michaelbaker]

keeping it pluged in to a usb is a must and dose it have point where you can choose to avid motorways being a learner rider

[davemarriott]

What is the best way to listen to the instructions? Do you need a special blue tooth ear piece or will wired headphones be ok? No experience with these devices.

[emmanuelgeorge]

Hi see if u don't wonna use the moterway what do u do is there any option because am on my a2 licence and i don't really like going on the moterway i only go on it if i really had to

[tvsv]

Looks like a good app. Does it give you the option to exclude unclassified roads? I really wish sat navs would include that as an option, I've been caught too many times by the sat nav taking me down single track, gravel / moss down the centre type roads. At best, they're unpleasant, at worst they're dangerous on a bike!

[Eammim]

Interesting review, featuring some of my regular roads. Out of interest what phone are you using?
I think you need to compare with a more up to date Garmin, much less faffing, or at least the faff is done once on the bike!

[tennyis]

I have been testing it out and the app won’t search for hardly any of my destinations, it’s not very good at least in Canada

[chrisbendall]

Hi, Is anyone else having "return to start" issues? I bought the full version and was initiall pleased, but I have used the Calimoto app 8 times, and on 5 of the trips...for no obvious reason, it recalculated the route and tried to send me back to my start point...this is unbelievably infuriating. Does anyone know what is causing this? Thanks in advance.

[talesfromthebike]

I love the Calimoto App but also started using the App KURVIGER, also offers online access over kurviger.de (can be set to English) and shows viewpoints as well. Also does Roundtrips with distance and compass, and route planning with various export. Would like to see you doing a comparison on those 2 as they are both focused on bike routes.

[Banditmanuk]

I think if I've paid my money to go on holiday I don't want to leave it to an app to decide the route. Isn't part of the fun of touring planning the route? We use the Garmin 660 but turn off the bluetooth and just follow the screen. Think I would worry about phone battery, data and what happens if your in an area with no mobile signal.?
Saying all that, if I didn't already have the 660 we would probably give it a go.

[rooty]

How are you getting on with the Quad Lock? I really want to get one but I’m a little wary since reading some reviews claiming that it can cause camera stabilisation issues on later IPhones. What phone are you using with it?

[buzzman]

How does the Calimoto twisty function compare to the same function on Garmin and TomTom? Is Calimoto as good as a dedicated Motorcycle SatNav?

[twotubefamily]

No not really as you can do just about everything calimoto does, with wikiloc fir free and you can download the maps for the whole of Europe

[twotubefamily]

Plus calimoto decides twisty roads are in city’s ! Rubbish