:tongue6:Yesterday I had the chance to see up close a 2014 BMW scooter. They look pretty cool in some respects. But, I hate the mirrors! Look like antennae. Also, the little instrument cluster sits there like a box they had to bolt on at the last minute. But the techno appearance when it is on is cool. As far as the fit, well, I could not flat foot it. I had to support it almost on my tip toes. Pretty high in the inseam if you ask me. I don't think I could safely carry a passenger under those conditions at a stop light. My inseam is 31" by the way. I don't think that 15" rear wheel makes that much difference. It also had heated grips and seats. Nice feature. The backrest is not adjustable like the Burgmans. The transmition is not multi stage like the Burgmans either. All in all I love the look of the seat. Real rich looking leather appearance. If I want a BMW scooter I will buy the badge on eBay and glue it to the side of my Burgman. I told the salesman I might consider it when my Burgman wears out and he said I would never wear it out. He used to sell them before coming to this dealership. I'm sure it is a good machine and I could over look the little things but the tip toe thing makes it a no go for me.
I have a 29" inseam and I couldn't come close to reaching the ground on the BMW. With the way it is made, I don't think there is a way to lower the seat or make a different seat that is low enough to make a difference. Anyway, I have been a member of the BMW forums since the mid 90s and I have been following the scooters. There have been several issues with them and some interesting maintenance recommendations. One member had an engine issue and he has been waiting for months to get the necessary parts to repair it. The drive train had the CVT belt and a chain final drive that is in an oil bath. The maintenance schedule includes:
The basics are Maintenance Schedule BMW C 650 GT & Sport
1,000km (Running-in service) (600 mile)
- engine oil + filter + set strainer
10,000km (Engine oil service) (6000 mile)
-engine oil + filter
20,000km (Minor service) (12000 mile)
-engine oil + filter, CVT belt + roller bearings, air filter and etc.
30,000km (Engine oil service) (18000 mile)
-engine oil + filter
40,000km (Major service) (24000 mile)
-valve adjustment, engine oil + filter, gearbox oil, rear axle oil, air filter, spark plug, CVT belt + roller bearings, chain + sprockets, gaskets + oil seals + O-rings and etc.