BMW C 650 GT (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW C 650 GT, a 650cc scooter, in its second production year. It came in the same shape and form as the previous one without any significant changes.

The BMW C 650 GT and the C 600 Sport were maxi-scooters manufactured by BMW Motorrad since 2012. It was BMW's first scooter since the C1, which was manufactured by Bertone.

Both scooters were first introduced at the EICMA Show in late 2010 and were the only models in the line. The production started in 2011 and was released in Europe in 2012 and in the USA in 2012 for the 2013 model year. Both models were powered by a 647cc engine, despite their designations.

In the performance department, the 2013 BMW C 650 GT had its heartbeat set by a 647cc four-stroke two-cylinder liquid-cooled engine mounted underneath its fairings, delivering an output power of 60 hp with a peak force at 7,500 rpm and 66 Nm (49 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

Aesthetically, the scooter had standard fittings, like a single, large headlight, a large windscreen, all the body covered with fairings, a two-up seat with a rider backrest and passenger grab rails, a single-sided swingarm, and five-spoke alloy wheels.

It was built around a steel tube frame with a die-cast aluminum unit. For suspension, it packed a 40 mm upside-down fork with 115 mm of travel on the front and a single-sided swingarm on the rear with 115 mm of travel, offering an excellent and plush riding experience.