The 2019 BMW C 400
GT was introduced at EICMA 2018 as part of BMW Motorrad’s Urban Mobility range.
The C 400 GT is geared as a grand touring (hence “GT”) maxi scooter despite
sharing the same platform as the popular C 400 X. The latter has won many
awards as the best scooter in European countries, by the way.
Its 350cc, SOHC,
four-valve engine produces 34 bhp at 7,500 RPM and 35 Nm of torque at 6,000
RPM. It is mated to a steel underbone frame of the X, but the suspension is
revised. The GT has more bodywork and a larger screen for protection against
the elements. The seat is also larger for long-range comfort.
It uses 43mm
telescopic forks that are mated to a 15-inch front wheel. The rear is suspended
by twin shocks with a 14-inch wheel. The C 400 GT uses two 265mm discs in
front, gripped by two four-piston calipers. The rear brake is also a 265mm disc
but handled by a single-piston caliper.
Touring
capabilities include improved storage spaces, consisting of two glove boxes and
a flex-case under the seat. Other standard features are all-around LED
lighting, keyless ignition, two-channel ABS, steel-braided brake hoses and
stability control.
Also, BMW
Motorrad offers plenty of options. Customers can choose between the analog/LCD
or 6.5-inch full-colour TFT instrument panel. The latter option hooks up
multimedia functions such as your smartphone, music and GPS.
