BMW C400GT SE

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BMW C400GT SE

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Could l ask if anyone has had any dealings with this scooter?
As my Burgman is away in the shop, l started looking around at other bikes. Yup, fickle owner ....

I particularly like the styling, but the nearest dealer is about 30 miles away so l thought l would ask before l go and have a look.
Being a BMW it’s not going to be cheap to service, I expect, but hopefully the comfort will make up for that, and the connectivity would be useful.

Any info would be appreciated.

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i do like these myself and think i have asked the same question.They are a good looking scooter and the heated seat and grips appeal but when i compared the stats with the X-Max 300 you really aren't getting anything more except paying a premium prices,i would like to test ride one though to compare.

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Sorry no dealings with the c400gt however I do understand that it sports a Kymco derived engine and is assembled in china - for a lot less money you could have the Kymco xciting 400 which has noodoo connectivity through your android cellular phone

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No dealings with the bmw 400,but i did have a look at the bmw 650,which is nice,the servicing scared me,especially the 16,000 mile,almost a complete strip down and rebuild £1,500.00......i went for the Tmax DX instead
Symcity wrote: Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:04 pm Sorry no dealings with the c400gt however I do understand that it sports a Kymco derived engine and is assembled in china - for a lot less money you could have the Kymco xciting 400 which has noodoo connectivity through your android cellular phone
Very impressed by the Kymco 400 when i see it at the NEC show last year,then when i see Roger’s(roadrunner)one i was still as impressed,looks very nice,it keeps up with other bikes in group riding,at over 6 foot Roger has plenty of room,could be worth a look,only downside for someone like me is lack of dealer network asi I don’t/can’t tinker,

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There is a recent topic in here on the BMW C400 with an interesting link to another topic on a BMW forum.

Might be worth a read before you commit. 8-)

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=22956&p=296127&hili ... 00#p296127

This is the link to the BMW forum topic:

https://www.bmw-scooters.com/index.php? ... alls.1942/

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Symcity wrote: Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:04 pm Sorry no dealings with the c400gt however I do understand that it sports a Kymco derived engine and is assembled in china - for a lot less money you could have the Kymco xciting 400 which has noodoo connectivity through your android cellular phone
Not quite - the C650s have engines etc built/influenced by Kymco. The 400s are entirely made by Loncin in China (presumably to BMW's design).

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Thanks for your input guys ....

I went out this afternoon and bought a new Burgman 400 on a whim. Black with blue highlights .... Similar riding position and three year warranty ....

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I must admit I do quite fancy one myself, but whether I do is another matter.........
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I'm never sure whether a 400 scoot like the BMW or the Kymco Xciting could be good as its a bit cheaper than a full on Tmax/C650/etc but nearly as fast & roomy, or whether the reality is that it costs a lot more than a 300 but doesn't give you enough more. There have been several comparisons made on here between the Xmax 300 & 400, and the Xmax / Maj 400 weighs as much as a Tmax. You don't get the Tmax/C650/Burger 650's bike-like chassis, but of course, they make you pay a lot for such things!

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I made the decision to stay with a Burgman as the dealer did me a good deal and had one in stock. Needing a reliable bike and getting a three year warranty tipped the balance.
There has been some noise about stalling problems with the BMW, which may or may not have been solved, and with the nearest dealer being 30 miles away, l didn’t want to take the chance.
My Suzuki dealer is about 4 miles away from where I live.

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