I have a pretty low end unit, and it still does the job. It cost me just about $100. For another $75-$100, I could have one with Bluetooth and the ability to speak street names.
If I buy another unit, I'll spend the extra just because those features are nice. I'm okay without them on this unit, but would want them if I upgrade.
As far as the motorcycle specific units, I don't think they're worth the premium price. While they tend to be waterproof, have more vibration resistance and can log routes, $300 or more for a unit is way too much.
I can protect my GPS in the rain, it seems fine with the vibrations and it stores the last route until I can plot it into something like Google Earth to save it if I really want to. I can save points of interest along the way on the GPS if I want to.
So, yes, a GPS is great for traveling any long distance, but only buy what does the job.
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