BMW C600 Sport, C650 GT maxi scooters launched

BMW C600 Sport, C650 GT maxi scooters launched

BMW Group Malaysia has launched the C600 Sport and C650 GT maxi scooters, priced at RM65,000 and RM68,800 (OTR without insurance) respectively. Both Motorrad models are powered by the same 647cc inline twin-cylinder that produces 60 hp at 7,500 rpm and 66 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, while transmission is handled by a directly integrated CVT.

The engine features a 90-degree offset crank pin, 270-degree ignition spacing and two balancer shafts driven by spur gears, which help keep noise and vibration levels at bay. BMW Motorrad claims a CO2 emission figure of 0.01 grams per km and an average fuel consumption of 4.8 litres per 100 km at speeds of up to 100 km/h.

As their names suggest, the Sport is meant to be the sportier of the two, while the GT tends more towards comfort and touring ability. As such, the latter has bigger panel parts to provide more protection against the elements and more storage spaces, including a 60 litre under-seat compartment, two smaller compartments along the front of the leg well and one with internal lighting in the tail.

BMW C600 Sport, C650 GT maxi scooters launched

The Sport’s shorter tail features a flexible stowage space concept called BMW Flexcase, which involves the use of Kevlar-based elastic in the tail base that can be stretched downwards to increase stowage capacity. Both scooters have a power socket in the left storage compartment to recharge a mobile phone.

Fully fuelled, the Sport tips the scales at 249 kg; the GT is 12 kg heavier, resulting in a 0-100 km/h time of 7.1 and 7.5 seconds respectively.

Both models have two-rotor disc brakes up front and a single disc brake at the back, with ABS fitted as standard. According to BMW Motorrad head Fazli Shukor, ABS will be standard on all Motorrad models from next year onwards. The two scooters are also the first by BMW to have LED DRLs, adding to the emphasis on safety.

BMW C600 Sport, C650 GT maxi scooters launched

An LCD integrated into the instrument cluster displays, amongst others, engine speed, fuel and oil levels, distance travelled, service information and average fuel consumption amounts and rate. A CAN bus (Controller Area Network) electrical system networks the instrument cluster, ABS and engine controller as well as the alarm system, immobiliser and tyre pressure control (RDC) where specified.

The Sport can be had in Cosmic Blue Metallic Matt, Titanium Silver Metallic and Sapphire Black Metallic shades, and the GT in Sapphire Black Metallic, Platinum Bronze Metallic and Vermillion Red Metallic. Optional accessories include a luggage rack and top case.

Fazli said at the launch that 25 bookings have already been received for the first batch of 40 scooters. As of September this year, BMW Malaysia has delivered a total of 5,014 BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad vehicles throughout the country, 14% up from the same period last year.

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While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • the perfect vehicle for KL’s traffic jam. Btw, BMW called their scooters the “UMV = Urban Mobility Vehicle”. Spot ON

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  • This is the reason why Gov needs to lower down excise duty.

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  • Megane on Oct 30, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Latest headline :
    “Government has no plans to reduce excise duties for motorbikes .”
    – Reduction will cause lost revenue for goverment . M’sians advised to change their lifestyle to cope with rising cost of living .
    Even Tmax is around 65k as well .wtf is this gomen thinking . Might as well sell everthing > 100k senang tak payah tengok just buy Modenas and Sym .

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    • Fandy Jay on Oct 31, 2012 at 2:08 pm

      Agreed 100%.Oh government the people is begging…please don’t suck our blood, reduce the tax

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  • bystander on Oct 30, 2012 at 11:12 am

    mamamia! shut and take my money plsssss~~~! alamak…wallet kosong :P

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  • Brand new BMW on the cheap..! Yeah! though these are not superbikes, but they have the looks and enough power to stand out from the usual crowd..

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  • The most expensive scooter

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  • NamNam on Oct 30, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    finally everybody can afford a bmuu !

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  • You buy 2 and stick them together and convert to a 4-wheeler, still half the price of a 3 series or Mini. No road tax some more. Something people in China would do….

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  • finally! gilera gp800 counterpart..:D

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  • Pumpkins on Oct 30, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Nanti hujan masih juga duduk bawah jambatan sama EX5 dudes…”Cantik skuter bang berapa beli?” “RM60 puluh ribu beb…” “He he Ha ha he hi hi hi ha ha”

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    • Most beemer bikers/scooter riders wear those all weather bmw gore tex / kalahari suit…its waterproof/breathable riding suit. Plus all beemers bikes/scooters are meant to be ridden in all sorts of weather (abs/traction controls equip)

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    • isketambola on Nov 01, 2012 at 2:23 pm

      boo!

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    • In KL korg stuck like stupid.orang dah sampai rumah awal korg still stuck in jem lg, juga like stupid.so listen to radio bro..

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  • posto on Oct 30, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    lawak motor mahal bawah jambatan so yesterday… very rare the superbikers stop under the flyover..

    naik ferrari tak jammed ka?beli 1juta takkan jammed gak..tot can fly

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  • Rakyat on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:03 am

    Rather buy this than preve.

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  • Fraabi on Oct 31, 2012 at 7:00 am

    Between this inline2 motorrad and aprilia srv850 vtwin engine!

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  • 600cc scooter…wow…can challenge 600c superbike

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    • allo..if u want a beemer superbike, get the s1000rr ler! this for city/urban or relaxing long distance rides…for proper touring get the GS/R/K instead

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  • kasanova on Oct 31, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    im going to get one..

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  • This or Almari?

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  • 650cc at RM 65k w/o insurance, This bike is cheaper than Tmax and better spec. Basically this bike price is same as TmaX, Honda Integra NC700 and Aprilia SRV.

    The only one with ABS and upside down fork on a scooter at that price.

    Great, I want one.

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  • alfarabi on Jan 18, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    where to get this scooter?

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  • Those people who spend for expensive vehicles couse they can effort. Jammed and rain is nothing to do with it…

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  • 100 km/h for a 650cc , u can get the same speed with a Nouvo Scooter, bla…. correct me if I’m wrong.

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