The BMW C600 Sport and C650GT are maxi-scooters produced by BMW Motorrad. They are the company's first scooter since the C1, which was manufactured by Bertone.[2] The line was announced by BMW at EICMA in late 2010. Current members of the series are the C600 Sport and the C650 GT, both powered by 647 cc parallel twin gasoline engines.[3] Production began at BMW's Spandau plant in December 2011,[2] and they were expected to be available in Europe in Spring 2012,[4] and in the US in Fall 2012 for the 2013 model year.[5] BMW has shown an electric motorcycle concept vehicle based on a similar size frame and similar styling.[6][7]
 C650 GT shown | |
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Production | Since 2012 |
| Assembly | Spandau, Germany |
| Class | Maxi-scooter |
| Engine | BMW W20K06U0[citation needed] 647 cc (39.5 cu in) parallel twin |
| Bore / stroke | 79 mm × 66 mm (3.11 in × 2.60 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Top speed | 109 mph (175 km/h)[1] |
| Power | 60 hp (45 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 49 pound-feet (66 N⋅m) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT, oil-bath chain |
| Frame type | Steel trellis |
| Suspension | 40 mm non-adjustable inverted fork |
| Brakes | 2-piston calipers, twin 270 mm discs front, single 270 mm disc rear |
| Tires | 15-inch, 120/70 front, 160/60 rear |
| Wheelbase | 1,591 mm (62.6 in) |
| Weight | 261 kg (575 lb) (GT) 249 kg (549 lb) (Sport) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 48–56 mpg‑imp (5.9–5.0 L/100 km; 40–47 mpg‑US)[1] |
The C-series engine is built by Kymco company in Taiwan.[8][9]
The front wheel fender is directing the road dirt to radiator which generates clogging issue and engine overheating.[citation needed]
Reports have stated BMW expects three quarters of sales to be to buyers in southern Europe.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b Ash, Kevin (May 27, 2012), "BMW C600 Sport and C650 GT review", The Daily Telegraph, retrieved 2012-05-28
- ^ a b "BMW's First Production Scooters Roll-Off the Assembly Lines", BMW Motorcycle Magazine, December 2, 2011, archived from the original on 2012-03-11, retrieved 2012-05-03
- ^ Matthew Miles (March 29, 2012), "2013 BMW C650GT and C600 Sport – First Ride", Cycle World, retrieved 2012-05-03
- ^ "BMW Maxi-Scooters Delayed", BMW Motorcycle Magazine, February 21, 2012, archived from the original on 2012-03-19, retrieved 2012-05-03
- ^ Mark Tuttle (March 28, 2012), "BMW C 600 Sport / C 650 GT Scooters – First Ride", Rider Magazine, archived from the original on 2012-05-11, retrieved 2012-05-03
- ^ "BMW is getting serious about scooters", USA Today, December 19, 2011
- ^ Concept E, BMW Motorcycles, retrieved 2012-05-03
- ^ "BMW C Sport / GT Series | Motor Scooter Guide". www.motorscooterguide.net. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ Almendral, Eric (12 March 2013). "ScooterFile Long Term Review: BMW C 600 Sport, C 650 GT". ScooterFile. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Video: BMW C600 Sport and C650GT ridden", Motor Cycle News, March 22, 2012, retrieved 2012-05-03
External links
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- C600 Sport at BMW Motorrad International
- C650GT at BMW Motorrad International