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Wind in your face. Dust in the air. Tracks that disappear into the horizon….
… The only thing you shouldn’t be guessing about out in the bush, the mountains or the outback?
Where you’re going.
That’s where the Hema Maps HX-M1 Motorbike & SxS GPS Navigator comes in — purpose-built for riders and offroaders who refuse to stick to the highway. Tough enough for corrugations, smart enough for city traffic and loaded with Hema’s legendary offroad maps, the HX-M1 is designed to keep you ‘Prepared to Explore’ across Australia and New Zealand.
Why riders and SxS drivers need it
Let’s be blunt — mobile coverage drops out the moment you’re properly off-grid.
Sure, Telstra rightfully claims Australian coverage of approximately three million square kilometres to 99.7 per cent of the population, using a standard mobile phone without an external antenna.
Three million square kilometres is less than 40 per cent of Australia’s landmass however, which leaves 60 per cent of the sixth-largest country on Earth where you are very unlikely to have coverage.
That’s a lot of land you won’t want to get lost in (or even a little ‘temporarily geographically embarrassed’!) once your mobile coverage kicks the bucket.
But with the HX-M1, every track, every trail and every waypoint is right there on your handlebars or dash.
Key features of the HX-M1 Motorbike & SxS GPS Navigator
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Built tough: Water resistant, vibration proof and shock ready.
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Off-grid confidence: Preloaded with Hema’s entire offline map library.
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Ride-specific design: Long cabling, handlebar controller and glove-friendly screen.
- Future-proof: Three years of premium Hema Nav updates and live traffic included.
On-road + offroad = No worries!
Wherever you point the bars, the HX-M1 has you covered.
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On-road touring: Voice-guided navigation, live traffic rerouting and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay keep you connected.
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Offroad adventure: 1.75 million kilometres of mapped roads and tracks, plus 1.8 million Points of Interest (fuel stops, camps, caravan parks and more).
- Australia and New Zealand ready: Latest cartography, including 30,000km of updated tracks in Australia and brand-new coverage for NZ.
That means whether you’re cutting through the Flinders, chasing sand in the Simpson or touring the Forgotten World Highway in New Zealand, the HX-M1 won’t let you down.
Hardware built for the hard yards
This isn’t a car sat-nav taped to your bike. The HX-M1 is engineered for punishment:
6.25in Sunlight-readable Display: Maps stay clear even under the midday sun.
Water-resistant Touch Screen: Rain? No problem.
3m Mounting Cable: Fits just about any motorbike or SxS.
Handlebar Controller: Answer and receive calls and capture images.
Rugged Mounting System: Vibration- and shock-resistant, ready for corrugated tracks.
Smarter tech for modern riders
Adventure isn’t just about finding the way — it’s about keeping the ride smooth and safe:
Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth for calls, podcasts and music.
HD Camera Kit (optional): Add front/rear IP67-rated cameras for full-HD ride footage and auto incident recording with the built-in 3D G-sensor.
Custom tracks: Build routes with multiple waypoints, reorder them on the fly and record your tracks for later.
Smart Monitor App Control: Access phone apps hands-free — messages, calls, playlists — all from the HX-M1.
Subscription and support
Every HX-M1 includes:
3-Year Premium Hema Nav Subscription (quarterly updates and live traffic).
3-Year Hema Protect Warranty for peace of mind.
Optional 4WD Maps Digital Library (separate subscription) for full cartographic access and advanced planning tools.
Who is the HX-M1 for?
Long-distance bike tourers who want voice guidance on the bitumen and detailed mapping beyond it.
Side-by-side owners exploring trails, sheep stations, cattle stations and backcountry tracks.
Adventure riders who want reliable navigation beyond mobile coverage.
Explorers chasing new ground across Australia and New Zealand.
The verdict
The HX-M1 isn’t just another GPS. It’s your trip planner, trail recorder, crash cam and road-trip jukebox rolled into one. More importantly, it’s tough enough to live on the bars of a motorbike or the dash of a side-by-side — rain, mud, corrugations and all.At RRP $999.95, it’s an investment in confidence.
When you’re 400km from the nearest servo with nothing but red dirt in every direction, you’ll be glad you packed it.
HX-M1: Adventure Ready. Prepared to Explore.
The HX-M1 is coming soon to your local Hema Maps stockist or online at Hema Maps.
Ride further with the confidence that you’ll always know what’s over the next rise.
