BMW launched 2 new maxi-scooters in the 2011 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. The C600 Sport and also the C650GT are BMW Motorrad’s make an effort to fight the difficulties of inner-city traffic, rising energy costs, and greater CO2 regulations. BMW enters the lucrative scooter segment having a pair of twin-cylinder maxi-scoots claimed to mix the agility and luxury of a scooter using the riding qualities of the motorcycle. The C600 Sport is, like its name suggests, may be the sportier version. Unlike the implication of their name, the “600” Sport actually uses exactly the same liquid-cooled 647cc parallel-Twin engine because the more luxurious C650GT.
The sporty C600 Sport and much more touring biased C650 GT have ample overall performance featuring, as so that they should with basic prices of £9395 for that Sport and £9705 for that GT. The C650 may be the model more prone to be fitted with accessories, which there is a good selection, together with a luggage rack and top-box, along with a bag that matches into the space while watching seat. Other areas include tyre pressure indicators, running lights, pillion backrest, alternative screens (no taller ones though) and seats, along with the heated grips and seat. There’s even an Akrapovic silencer along with a set of chrome bits for bar-ends and footboards.
BMW C600 Sport and C650GT Specification
Engine
Capacity cc 647
Bore/stroke mm 79/66
Output kW/hp 44/60
at speed rpm 7500
Torque Nm 66
at speed rpm 6000
Type Water-cooled 2-cylinder 4 stroke engine
Compression/fuel 11.6:1 / regular lead free (95 RON)
Valve control DOHC (double overhead camshaft), bucket tappets
Valves per cylinder 4
Intake/exhaust Ø mm 31.5/27.1
Throttle valve diameter mm 38
Fuel injection BMS-E
Electrical system
Alternator W 588
Battery V/Ah 12/12
Headlights High/low beams: 12 V /55 W halogen
Rear light LED brake/rear light
Gearbox power transmission
Clutch Centrifugal clutch
Gearbox CVT (continuously variable transmission)
Primary ratio 1.06
Rear wheel drive Chain in oil bath
Ratio 1.688
Suspension
Frame type Aluminium bridge frame with aluminium rear frame bolted on
Front suspension system Upside down fork
Rear suspension system Cast single swingarm
spring travel front/rear mm 115/115
Trail mm 92
Wheelbase mm 1591
Steering head angle ° 25.4
Brakes front Hydraulically actuated two-rotor disc brake, 270 mm diameter, double piston floating calliper
rear Hydraulically actuated single disc brake, 270 mm diameter, double piston floating calliper, ABS BMW Motorrad ABS (standard)
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
front 3.50 x 15″
rear 4.50 x 15″
Tyres front 120/70 R15
rear 160/60 R15
Dimensions and weights
Overall length mm 2155
Overall width with/without mirrors mm 877/790
Seat height (without rider) mm 810 (standard)
DIN unladen weight, road ready kg 249
Permitted total weight kg 445
Fuel tank capacity l 16
Riding data
Fuel consumption
90 km/h l/100 km 4,5
100 km/h l/100 km 4.8
120 km/h l/100 km 5,6
Acceleration
0-100 km/h s 7.1
Max speed km/h 175
