BMW Motorrad India has teased a new maxi-scooter, calling it the brand's first maxi-scooter in India, which will be launched soon. While BMW Motorrad India has not revealed or announced the name of the scooter, we have reason to believe that the new maxi-scooter will be one of the two mid-size maxi-scooters from its global portfolio. BMW Motorrad has the BMW C 400 X and the BMW C 400 GT in its portfolio, which were updated earlier this year. Both scooters are based on a 350 cc platform, and the upcoming maxi-scooter in India could well be the BMW C 400 GT.
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The BMW C 400 GT was launched in 2018, and received updates earlier this year. This is the maxi-scooter which is likely to be launched in India, although it will be priced at a premium, upwards of Rs. 6 lakh (Ex-showrooom), according to our estimates.
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For 2021, the 350 cc engine, which has a single-cylinder and is liquid-cooled now gets a new 'e-gas' system, which is essentially an updated throttle-by-wire system. There is an updated engine management system as well. Plus, the exhaust system has been re-done and there's a new catalytic converter along with a new oxygen sensor and a modified cylinder head which help make the scooter conform to Euro V emission norms. The engine pumps out 33.5 bhp at 7,500 rpm along with 35 Nm of peak torque, coming in at 5,750 rpm. The CVT gearbox on both scooters has been updated as well, thanks to new clutch springs, which is said to result in smoother power delivery along with sharper throttle response.
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The 349 cc engine pumps out 33.5 bhp at 7,500 rpm along with 35 Nm of peak torque, coming in at 5,750 rpm. Top speed is claimed at 139 kmph.
Latest updates to the BMW C 400 GT also includes a revised automatic stability control (ASC) which now becomes more sensitive and helps getting more traction on low-traction surfaces. Top speed of both BMW scooters is rated to be 139 kmph and according to BMW, part of the 2021 updates also include new brakes, which offer improved feel and better bite. Once launched, we expect the BMW C 400 GT to be a premium offering, to be priced upwards of Rs. 6 lakh (Ex-showroom).
