Garmin Handlebar Controller for zūmo® XT2 & Tread® Devices – Motorcycle Navigation Control

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MPN 010-02974-00. $149.99. 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The Handlebar Controller is compatible with the z\u016bmo XT2, but requires the Handlebar Controller & Group Ride Radio Y-Adapter Kit (6-inch devices), sold separately, to connect to the navigator power cable. The controller is included in the complete z\u016bmo XT2 bundle. If you purchased the navigator-only edition, add the Y-Adapter Kit plus this controller separately."} }, { "@type":"Question", "name":"Which Garmin Tread devices are compatible with the Handlebar Controller?", "acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Compatible Tread models: Tread 2 (6-inch), Tread Overland Edition (8-inch), Tread SxS Edition (8-inch), Tread XL Baja Chase Edition (10-inch), Tread XL Baja Race Edition (10-inch), Tread XL Overland Edition (10-inch). Tread 2 needs the Handlebar Controller & Group Ride Tracker Y-Adapter Kit; 8-inch and 10-inch Tread models need the Tread/Tread 2 Group Ride Tracker Y-Adapter Cable, both sold separately."} }, { "@type":"Question", "name":"Can you use the Handlebar Controller while wearing gloves?", "acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. The four large, widely spaced buttons require firm deliberate presses rather than swipes or taps, making them easy to operate with any type of riding gloves: thin summer mesh, thick winter gauntlets, or off-road knuckle guards. No touchscreen interaction is required."} }, { "@type":"Question", "name":"What are the default button functions on the Garmin Handlebar Controller?", "acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Default assignments: Button 1 (top-left) — Zoom In; Button 2 (top-right) — Zoom Out; Button 3 (bottom-left) — Cycle Map Layers/Pages; Button 4 (bottom-right) — Mark Waypoint. All four are remappable via the Handlebar Controller app on your compatible navigator. Options include music play/pause, skip, volume, and other device functions."} }, { "@type":"Question", "name":"Does the Handlebar Controller need batteries or charging?", "acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. It draws power via a wired connection from the navigator's accessory connector, which is powered by the bike's 12V system. No batteries, no charging cable, no wireless pairing. This wired power also ensures reliable operation at temperature extremes where battery-powered or Bluetooth accessories can fail."} }, { "@type":"Question", "name":"What handlebar diameters does the Garmin Handlebar Controller fit?", "acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Three rubber bushings are included: 7/8 inch (22.225 mm), 1 inch (25.4 mm), and 1-1/4 inch (31.75 mm). These cover the vast majority of motorcycle, ATV, and snowmobile handlebars. Mount on the left bar near the grip, within natural thumb reach."} }, { "@type":"Question", "name":"Is the Garmin Handlebar Controller waterproof?", "acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Handlebar Controller is IP67 rated: fully dust-sealed and protected against temporary water immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Rain, mud, and stream crossings are all within its design envelope."} }, { "@type":"Question", "name":"Can I control music from the Handlebar Controller?", "acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Music control is one of the remappable button actions. Default buttons handle map navigation functions, but any button can be reassigned to play/pause, track skip, or volume via the Handlebar Controller app on your navigator."} } ] } ] Our Take: If you ride a zūmo XT2 or a Tread device, the Handlebar Controller is one of the most practical $149 you can spend. Reaching across to tap a touchscreen at speed — especially with thick gloves on — is a real safety compromise. Four large physical buttons mounted at your thumb do the job instead: zoom, map layer, waypoint, and anything else you reassign. The IP67 housing and wired power mean zero worries in rain, cold, or extreme heat. The one friction point is the Y-adapter cable required for installation (sold separately, varies by device), but that’s a one-time wiring task. Every ride after that is hands-on-grips, eyes-on-road navigation control. Why you’d add this to your setup Full navigator control — hands never leave the grips Zoom in/out, cycle map layers, mark waypoints, and control music using four large physical buttons mounted at your thumb. No touchscreen required at any speed or in any conditions. Glove-friendly — works with any riding gloves Oversized buttons require firm, deliberate presses — not swipes or light taps. Works equally well with thin summer gloves, thick winter gauntlets, or off-road knuckle guards. No capacitive touch surface involved. Fully remappable via on-device Handlebar Controller app The Handlebar Controller app, built into your compatible navigator, lets you reconfigure each of the four buttons independently. Reassign to music skip, volume, brightness, or any other supported function — no computer required. Wired power — no batteries, no Bluetooth, no dropouts Draws power directly from the navigator’s accessory connector, fed from your bike’s 12V system. No battery management, no pairing delays. Reliable at sub-zero and extreme desert heat temperatures where wireless peripherals can fail. IP67 — fully sealed for all-weather, all-terrain riding IP67 means complete dust ingress protection and water immersion protection to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Rain, mud, river crossings, and road spray all fall within spec. Built for year-round adventure use. Fits 7⁄8″, 1″, and 1‑1⁄4″ handlebars — bushings included Three rubber bushings are included covering the three most common handlebar diameters in motorcycling and powersports. Clamp-and-bushing installation; no special tools required. Mount left bar, thumb reach. Compatible with zūmo XT2, Tread 2, Tread 8″ & 10″ models Works across the full current Tread lineup (Tread 2, Tread Overland, Tread SxS, Tread XL Baja Chase, Tread XL Baja Race, Tread XL Overland) and the zūmo XT2. Y-adapter required — varies by model. See the compatibility guide below. Included in zūmo XT2 complete bundle — check yours first Garmin includes the Handlebar Controller and Y-Adapter Kit in the zūmo XT2 complete bundle. If you bought the full bundle, you may already own one. This standalone listing is for Tread device owners, or XT2 navigator-only buyers. Who this is for Any zūmo XT2 or Tread device owner who regularly rides with gloves, in cold weather, off-road, or at speeds where tapping the touchscreen is a safety risk. Adventure and dual-sport riders who adjust routes on the fly — dropping a waypoint or switching to topo view without stopping saves time and attention. Riders streaming music through a connected helmet or headset who want physical skip/pause without unlocking the navigator screen. Snowmobilers and ATV/SxS riders operating Tread devices in sub-zero conditions where touchscreen interaction is impractical with heavy gloves. zūmo XT2 owners who purchased the navigator alone (not the complete bundle) and need to add handlebar control separately. Important before you order A Y-adapter cable is required and sold separately. The specific adapter varies by navigator model — see the compatibility guide below before ordering. Not compatible with the original zūmo XT (1st gen), zūmo 396, zūmo 595/590, or original Tread/Tread XL models. If you bought the zūmo XT2 complete bundle, the Handlebar Controller and Y-Adapter are already included — verify your bundle contents before purchasing this separately. Navigator sold separately. This is an accessory only. Feature Highlights Default button functions Button 1 — Top Left Zoom In Increase map detail without touching the screen Button 2 — Top Right Zoom Out Pull back for broader route context at a glance Button 3 — Bottom Left Cycle Map Layers Toggle street, topo, BirdsEye satellite views Button 4 — Bottom Right Mark Waypoint Drop a pin at your location without stopping All four assignments are fully remappable via the Handlebar Controller app built into your compatible navigator. Music controls, brightness, and other device-supported actions available as alternatives. Build quality & environmental ratings IP67 — fully sealed against dust; waterproof to 1 m for 30 minutes Rugged polymer housing designed for vibration, impacts, and temperature extremes Wired construction — no exposed charging port, no battery compartment Three rubber bushings: 22 mm (7⁄8″), 25 mm (1″), 32 mm (1‑1⁄4″) Wired power from navigator ensures reliable operation in cold and heat Cable ties included to route cable cleanly along the handlebar Button customization — Handlebar Controller app Four buttons, each independently remappable Configured via the built-in Handlebar Controller app on your navigator — no PC required Remappable actions include: Zoom In/Out, Cycle Pages, Mark Waypoint, Music Play/Pause, Next/Previous Track, Volume Up/Down, and other supported device functions Settings save to the navigator and persist between rides Installation overview Mount on the left handlebar using the included clamp and matching bushing Garmin recommends placing near the left grip, within natural thumb reach Route cable to the navigator power cable accessory connector (Y-adapter required — sold separately) Use included cable ties to secure and protect the cable run Full installation instructions in box and at garmin.com What’s in the box Garmin Handlebar Controller unit Handlebar mounting clamp and hardware Rubber bushings ×3: 22 mm, 25 mm, 32 mm Cable ties for cable management Documentation / installation instructions Not included: Y-Adapter cable (required, sold separately) Not included: Navigator (sold separately) Technical Specifications Specification Detail MPN 010-02974-00 MSRP $149.99 Color Black Number of buttons 4 (large, physical, glove-operable) Default button assignments Zoom In / Zoom Out / Cycle Map Layers or Pages / Mark Waypoint Button customization Fully remappable via Handlebar Controller app on compatible navigator Power source Wired — draws from navigator via accessory connector; no internal battery Connection interface Wired proprietary Garmin accessory connector Water & dust resistance IP67 — fully dust-sealed; waterproof to 1 m / 30 min Handlebar diameters 7⁄8″ (22.225 mm), 1″ (25.4 mm), 1‑1⁄4″ (31.75 mm) — bushings included Recommended mount position Left handlebar, near left grip, within thumb reach Vehicle types Motorcycle, snowmobile, ATV, SxS Compatible navigators zūmo XT2; Tread 2; Tread Overland; Tread SxS; Tread XL Baja Chase; Tread XL Baja Race; Tread XL Overland Y-Adapter required? Yes — specific adapter varies by device (sold separately; see compatibility guide) Included in bundle? Yes — included with zūmo XT2 complete bundle Compatibility & Required Adapters — Full Guide The Handlebar Controller connects via the accessory connector on your navigator’s power cable. All compatible devices require a Y-adapter cable (sold separately) to share the port between the Handlebar Controller and Group Ride Radio. The specific adapter required depends on your navigator model. zūmo® XT2 6-inch rugged motorcycle navigator. Preloaded maps, topographic data, BirdsEye satellite imagery, Group Ride Radio. ⚠ Requires: Handlebar Controller & Group Ride Radio Y-Adapter Kit (6″ Devices) — sold separately Note: Complete zūmo XT2 bundle already includes this controller and Y-Adapter Kit. Tread® 2 (6″) 6-inch adventure GPS for motorcycles and off-road. Street + topo maps, Group Ride tracking, Tread app. ⚠ Requires: Handlebar Controller & Group Ride Tracker Y-Adapter Kit — sold separately Tread® Overland Edition (8″) 8-inch large-screen Tread for overland vehicles and adventure bikes. Full topo + street maps. ⚠ Requires: Tread / Tread 2 Group Ride Tracker Y-Adapter Cable — sold separately Tread® SxS Edition (8″) 8-inch Tread optimized for side-by-side vehicles with SxS-specific trail data and Group Ride Radio. ⚠ Requires: Tread / Tread 2 Group Ride Tracker Y-Adapter Cable — sold separately Tread® XL Baja Chase (10″) 10-inch oversize navigator for chase vehicles. Largest Tread display; full mapping suite. ⚠ Requires: Tread / Tread 2 Group Ride Tracker Y-Adapter Cable — sold separately Tread® XL Baja Race & Overland (10″) 10-inch Tread in race and overland editions. Expedition-grade off-road mapping; public land boundaries, forest roads, 4x4 trails. ⚠ Requires: Tread / Tread 2 Group Ride Tracker Y-Adapter Cable — sold separately ✗ Not Compatible Does not work with: zūmo XT (original / 1st generation) zūmo 396 / 595 / 590 Original Tread / Tread XL (pre-2nd gen) Any Garmin automotive, hiking, or marine GPS Verify at garmin.com/hbc_compatibility before ordering. Compatibility based on Garmin official specifications. Garmin may update compatibility via firmware. Always confirm at garmin.com/hbc_compatibility. Handlebar Controller vs. Touchscreen-Only — Feature Comparison Hover any row label for a plain-English explanation of what each feature means in practice. Without Controller (touchscreen only) With Handlebar Controller Without Controller zūmo XT2 / Tread Touchscreen control only. Full-featured navigator, but every interaction requires reaching the 6″–10″ display and removing a hand from the grip. Loading… Shop navigators → ★ With Controller — This Product Handlebar Controller Four glove-friendly buttons at your thumb. Zoom, map layer, waypoint, music — all without breaking your grip. IP67. Wired power. $149.99. Loading… Shop this product → Control & Safety Feature Without ControllerBase With ControllerUpgraded Map zoom control?How you zoom in and out of the map while riding. Touchscreen requires removing a hand and tapping a small on-screen button, often while wearing gloves. The Handlebar Controller gives you dedicated zoom buttons at your thumb. Touchscreen tap — hand off grip Dedicated zoom in/out buttons at thumb Glove operability?Many motorcycle gloves, especially winter and off-road styles, are not compatible with capacitive touchscreens. Physical buttons work regardless of glove type. ✗No — gloves block touchscreen ✓Yes — gloves work fine Hands on grips during map interaction?Whether both hands can remain on the handlebars while interacting with the navigator. Physical buttons mounted at the thumb allow control without grip release. ✗No — must reach touchscreen ✓Yes — thumb buttons, grips never released Waypoint drop while moving?Ability to mark your current GPS location as a waypoint without stopping. One-button on the controller vs. multi-step touchscreen sequence. Multi-step touchscreen sequence Single button press at thumb Map layer switching?Toggling between street map, topographic map, and BirdsEye satellite imagery. Controller assigns this to a single button; touchscreen requires navigating the display menu. Touchscreen menu navigation One-button cycle through map layers Music skip/pause (helmets & headsets)?If you stream music through a connected Bluetooth helmet or headset, the Handlebar Controller can be remapped to handle music controls from the handlebar, without unlocking the navigator display. Touchscreen or helmet controls only Remappable button for music control Hardware & Installation Feature Without ControllerBase With ControllerUpgraded Water & dust resistance?The Handlebar Controller adds its own IP67-rated housing, sealed against dust and temporary submersion. Designed to match the rugged standards of the zūmo XT2 and Tread devices it pairs with. Navigator IP rating only IP67 (fully sealed, 1 m / 30 min) Power requirements?The Handlebar Controller draws power from the navigator via the wired accessory connector. No separate battery, no charging cable, no wireless pairing needed. Navigator only (12V vehicle power) Wired from navigator — no extra power needed Handlebar fit?Three bushings included for the three most common handlebar diameters in motorcycle and powersports: 7/8-inch, 1-inch, and 1-1/4 inch. N/A 7⁄8″, 1″, 1‑1⁄4″ — bushings included Y-Adapter cable required?A Y-adapter cable is required to install the controller and is sold separately. The specific adapter varies by navigator model. This is a one-time purchase and installation step. N/A Required — sold separately (model-specific) Button mapping configuration?The Handlebar Controller app on the compatible navigator lets you reassign each of the four buttons independently. No computer or companion app required. Changes are saved to the device. N/A On-device Handlebar Controller app Related Accessories & Compatible Navigators zūmo® XT2 Primary compatible navigator for this controller 6″ sunlight-readable display, topographic + street maps Group Ride Radio, inReach compatible, BirdsEye satellite Loading… Tread® 2 6″ adventure GPS for motorcycles and off-road Street + topo maps, Group Ride, Tread app integration Compatible with this Handlebar Controller Loading… All prices shown are live from heartratemonitorsusa.com. Free shipping on all orders. Frequently Asked Questions Does the Garmin Handlebar Controller work with the zūmo XT2? Yes. The Handlebar Controller is compatible with the zūmo XT2, but requires the Handlebar Controller & Group Ride Radio Y-Adapter Kit (6-inch devices), sold separately, to connect. The Y-adapter splits the navigator’s accessory connector to support both the Handlebar Controller and the Group Ride Radio simultaneously. Note: the complete zūmo XT2 bundle already includes the Handlebar Controller and Y-Adapter Kit — check your bundle contents before ordering this separately. Which Garmin Tread devices are compatible? Compatible models: Tread 2 (6″), Tread Overland Edition (8″), Tread SxS Edition (8″), Tread XL Baja Chase Edition (10″), Tread XL Baja Race Edition (10″), Tread XL Overland Edition (10″). Tread 2 requires the Handlebar Controller & Group Ride Tracker Y-Adapter Kit; Tread 8″ and 10″ models require the Tread/Tread 2 Group Ride Tracker Y-Adapter Cable, both sold separately. The original first-generation Tread and Tread XL are not compatible. Can I use it wearing gloves? Yes — glove-friendly operation is the core value proposition. Four large buttons require firm, deliberate presses rather than swipes or light taps, working equally well with thin summer mesh gloves, thick winter gauntlets, or off-road knuckle guards. No capacitive touchscreen technology involved. What are the default button functions, and can I change them? Defaults: Button 1 (top-left) — Zoom In; Button 2 (top-right) — Zoom Out; Button 3 (bottom-left) — Cycle Map Layers/Pages; Button 4 (bottom-right) — Mark Waypoint. All four can be independently reconfigured via the Handlebar Controller app built into your compatible navigator. Alternatives include music play/pause, skip, volume, and other device-supported functions. Settings save to the device and persist between rides. Can I control music from the Handlebar Controller? Yes. Music control is one of the available remappable button actions. Default configuration prioritizes navigation functions, but any button can be reassigned to music play/pause, track skip, or volume via the Handlebar Controller app on the navigator. Useful if streaming music to a connected Bluetooth helmet or headset. Does it need batteries or charging? No. The Handlebar Controller is wired directly to the navigator’s accessory connector and draws power from the navigator, which is fed by the bike’s 12V electrical system. No batteries to replace, no charging port, no wireless pairing. Wired power also means reliable operation at temperature extremes where battery-powered or Bluetooth accessories can underperform. What handlebar sizes does it fit? Three rubber bushings are included: 7/8 inch (22.225 mm), 1 inch (25.4 mm), and 1‑1/4 inch (31.75 mm) — covering the vast majority of motorcycle, ATV, and snowmobile handlebars. Garmin recommends mounting on the left bar, close to the left grip, within natural thumb reach without releasing the handlebar. Is it waterproof? The Handlebar Controller is IP67 rated: fully dust-sealed (IP6X) and protected against temporary water immersion to 1 meter depth for up to 30 minutes (IPX7). Rain, mud, stream crossings, and road spray are all within the design spec. Not designed for prolonged submersion or high-pressure jet washing aimed directly at the unit. CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning Spot an error? Email [email protected] — we appreciate it. 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