Control Your Garmin Zumo XT2 or Tread 2* with BMW's Wonder Wheel
Perfect integration between your BMW and your Garmin device
With this adapter, you can mount the Garmin Zumo XT2 or Garmin Tread 2* onto the BMW Navigator mount. Thanks to the Multi-controller, also known as the “Wonder Wheel”, you can easily operate your Garmin directly from the handlebars.
With a simple turn of the wheel, you can zoom in and out and even assign extra functions to the button for an enhanced riding experience.
How does it work?
The adapter connects to the original BMW Navigator mount. This gives your Garmin device both power and the handlebar control signal from the Wonder Wheel.
- The Garmin thinks a Garmin handlebar remote is connected.
- The BMW thinks a BMW Navigator is connected.
- The adapter acts as the bridge between these two systems.
Result: seamless control of your Garmin through the BMW Wonder Wheel.
Function translation
As mentioned, we ‘translate’ the Wonder Wheel signal into the signal used by the Garmin handlebar remote. The image shows the Garmin remote next to the BMW handlebar. This remote has four buttons: Plus (+), Minus (–), Triangle, and Circle.
In the Zumo XT2 menu, you can assign specific functions to these buttons. The plus and minus buttons are often used for zooming, which disables the long-press function on those buttons. The triangle and circle buttons can be assigned two functions: one for a short press and one for a long press.
Our adapter translates the input as follows:
- Turn up: Plus button on the handlebar remote
- Turn down: Minus button on the handlebar remote
- Press wheel inward (right): Triangle button
- Press wheel outward (left): Circle button
- Long-press on the triangle or circle also works for the second programmed function
With or without lock adapter?
Most BMW motorcycles come with a pre-installed mount that can be locked and unlocked using your motorcycle key. By ordering the lock adapter, you can also lock the Zumo XT2 or Tread 2 with the same key.
Compatibility
Tested on, among others, the following models:
- BMW R1200GS (2013)
- BMW R1250GS (2019)
- BMW R1250GSA (2024)
- BMW R1300GS (2025)
- BMW F900XR (2024)
Also expected to be compatible with:
- F750 GS
- F800GS (2024)
- F850GS
- F850GS Adventure
- F900XR
- F900GS (2024)
- F900GS Adventure
- S1000XR
- R1200GS
- R1200GS Adventure
- R1200RS
- R1250GS
- R1250GS Adventure
- R1250RS
- R1300GS
- R1300GS Adventure
Limited support
The following models offer limited support for the Wonder Wheel. The adapter does not work on these:
- BMW R1200RT (2010–2017)
- BMW K1600 (2011–2021)
- BMW R1200R (2016–2017)
Support may be developed in the future, but the current version of the adapter is not compatible with these models.
Developed and produced in the Netherlands
The adapter is designed and manufactured in the Netherlands. Thanks to injection molding technology, you’re guaranteed a long product life. The material is resistant to heat, sunlight, and gasoline.
* Only Garmin Tread 2 'powersport' (6 inch version), not suitable with Tread 2 SXS/OVERLAND/XL OVERLAND editions
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