Post by kz1000st on Mar 6, 2013 17:05:14 GMT -6
www.cycleworld.com/2012/12/21/2013-bmw-c650gt-first-ride-scooter-review/
Now this is interesting:
The claimed-60-horsepower, Kymco-built, 647cc engine is mounted low in the hybrid tubular steel/die-cast aluminum frame for a shin-level cg.
This is the second BMW engine from Kymco.
Also interesting:
While the GT’s suspension is not as sophisticated as that of BMW’s top-of-the-line, ESA-equipped sport-tourers, it’s sophisticated enough to set a pace that would leave other currently available-in-the-U.S. maxi-scooters in its wake. On zigzagging Mulholland Highway, one journalist even zapped a Ducati 1199.
Of course I'm sure the Ducati was about to break down-again.
And then there's this:
Base MSRP for the C650GT is $9990, which includes a multi-function display with an on-board computer, a centerstand, sidestand with an automatic parking-brake actuator, power socket and non-linked, triple-disc ABS. According to BMW, the initial run (and most thereafter) of GTs will come with the $605 Highline Package, which includes heated grips and seat, and a tire-pressure monitor, bumping price to $10,595.
Not to mention tax and dealer prep plus shipping and gratuities. Hmmmm Rich, are you thinking that a Kymco Myroad 700 is looking better all the time and save a few bucks?
Now this is interesting:
The claimed-60-horsepower, Kymco-built, 647cc engine is mounted low in the hybrid tubular steel/die-cast aluminum frame for a shin-level cg.
This is the second BMW engine from Kymco.
Also interesting:
While the GT’s suspension is not as sophisticated as that of BMW’s top-of-the-line, ESA-equipped sport-tourers, it’s sophisticated enough to set a pace that would leave other currently available-in-the-U.S. maxi-scooters in its wake. On zigzagging Mulholland Highway, one journalist even zapped a Ducati 1199.
Of course I'm sure the Ducati was about to break down-again.
And then there's this:
Base MSRP for the C650GT is $9990, which includes a multi-function display with an on-board computer, a centerstand, sidestand with an automatic parking-brake actuator, power socket and non-linked, triple-disc ABS. According to BMW, the initial run (and most thereafter) of GTs will come with the $605 Highline Package, which includes heated grips and seat, and a tire-pressure monitor, bumping price to $10,595.
Not to mention tax and dealer prep plus shipping and gratuities. Hmmmm Rich, are you thinking that a Kymco Myroad 700 is looking better all the time and save a few bucks?
