BMW Maxi Scooter in Production

The BMW maxi-scooter production’s has just begun in Berlin by BMW Motorrad.

The scooters fall in line with BMW "Urban Mobility" philosophy, the current and future needs of its customers for a low-power city vehicles to transport them through increasingly busy.

Both versions are powered by a 44 kW (60 hp) unit, which is the strongest and most efficient engine in its class with power. The C 600 Sport is more sports-oriented set fans, while C 650 Sport GT has been developed to handle touring duties.

The factory in Berlin, has taken on another 30 staff to assemble the scooter, with BMW expects to produce around 10,000 per year.

The highlights at a glance

    1. Efficiency optimised 2-cylinder inline engine with high torque and CVT.
    2. The most powerful and efficient engine of its class.
    3. Compact design with dry sump lubrication.
    4. Power output 44 kW (60 hp) at 7500 rpm, max torque 66 Nm at 6000 rpm.
    5. Punchy sound and low vibration levels thanks to the 90° crank pin offset, 270° ignition        spacing, and two balancer shafts.
    6. Low fuel consumption and low emissions thanks to electronic fuel injection and closed loop        catalytic converter.
    7. Suspension concept similar to a motorcycle; particularly rigid and hence more stable        suspension system of tubular steel bridge frame and diecast aluminium unit at the swingarm        bearing.
    8. Generously dimensioned upside down fork with 40 mm diameter.
    9. Swingarm with wide bearing base and reclining spring strut on the side.
    10. Swingarm's centre of rotation coaxial with the output shaft, so constant chain tension and        reduced reaction torques.
    11. Low maintenance, encapsulated secondary drive via roller chain in oil bath.
    12. High level of active safety thanks to generously sized braking system and dual channel ABS         fitted as standard.
    13. Hold brake engaged automatically via the side stand.
    14. Multifunctional instrument cluster with onboard computer.
    15. Optional LED daytime running light.
    16. Either sporty, dynamic or luxurious, elegant in the characteristic BMW Motorrad design         language.
    17. Generously sized stowage space. C 600 Sport with the world premiere FlexCase as an         innovative stowage space concept.
    18. Powered (C 650 GT) or manual (C 600 Sport) windscreen adjustments for the optimal         protection against wind and weather.
    19. Three colour variants for each.
    20. Extensive equipment and custom accessories of the familiar high BMW Motorrad quality.