New BMW Scooters - Page 4

gregbenner · 11-04-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tromper

I hope that gets better as the bike breaks in, for 400 miles of highway at sub 60mph that's a bit weak for a bike it's size. The big burgers get 50-60 at that speed for that kind of run, even in hilly terrain (the Cascades). The smaller maxi's tend to do a bit better.
Link to fuelly to check it out if you'd like.

I have a 650 Burgy, get maybe 35 mpg. My 400 got 55-60.

Going to test ride the Beamer next week.

Tromper · 11-05-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gregbenner

I have a 650 Burgy, get maybe 35 mpg. My 400 got 55-60.

Going to test ride the Beamer next week.

Dang the CA model must be really different then, I think that's the lowest I've ever heard other than one guy who ran his in power mode all the time.

max57 · 11-08-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by süsser tod

here the basic one is selling for the same kind of money as a f800gs...

No thanks.

It's an automatic battleship. I really don't have use for that kind of thing, the magnitude of the thing makes it too cumbersome.

I just don't get maxiscooters at all.

money. Power.

gregbenner · 11-13-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tromper

Dang the CA model must be really different then, I think that's the lowest I've ever heard other than one guy who ran his in power mode all the time.

Suzuki lists 38 MPG. The speedos and odos are extremely optimistic, which probably helps inflate the numbers.

Most road tests are in the mid to hi 30s or so.

Brooktown Geezer · 11-13-2012, 02:55 PM

I was actually able to get 49.3 mpg on my Burgman as the best so far. But it's definitely NOT a miser.

cbolling · 11-13-2012, 04:30 PM

I went by the local BMW Dealer on Saturday and at on both models.

I have to say, they sure are nice. If I was in the market I would go for the touring model but the sport might have actually been a little more comfortable.

gregbenner · 11-15-2012, 07:20 AM

I have now taken two test rides, different dealers, both on the GT. I have an older Burgy and definitely plan a new scooter, mostly for in town use. The GT is really nice! Also probably too tall, about the same as my 12GS. I have a 30" inseam and at a stop light am on my toes. This is fine on a GS, due to how and where I ride it. For an in town, stop and go, groceries, parking lots, etc scooter, I found the height tiring and cumbersome. Was happy to get back on the Burgy for a ride home in LA traffic. Really a bummer as I had planned to buy one, have the $$ set aside

. The dealers have both offered me an extended test ride, maybe an hour or more, and I plan to take them up. However, now I plan to go look and the new Burgy as well

Pilgrim21784 · 11-17-2012, 09:30 AM

Rugby4life: Awesome ride, congratulations!

May I ask what you paid for it?

Rugby4life · 11-17-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pilgrim21784

Rugby4life: Awesome ride, congratulations!

May I ask what you paid for it?

Thanks. As far as price, they aren't discounting them but my dealer wasn't marking them up like some others. They've gotten 3 GTs and 2 Sports so far and the longest one lasted on the showroom floor was 3 days (they were cm used for 2 of them). I'm at 1k miles now and loving the bike.

Starbuck21 · 11-17-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gregbenner

I have a 650 Burgy, get maybe 35 mpg. My 400 got 55-60.

Dang! I made right decision; my Silver Wing gets the same as your 400! My VW does better than the 650...

DandM · 11-17-2012, 02:45 PM

Sat on a 650 GT today at Hap's in Sarasota, but no test rides allowed on this scoot per the sales rep.
Seat was high; Too high for me. Looks like it's built to quality standards. No further looking at this scoot for me.
Hope all who buy it are very happy and it turns out to be a great BMW product.

mamba24 · 11-17-2012, 02:50 PM

I am on a process of trading my Tmax for the c600 sport, hope it works out.

John Bentall · 11-18-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mamba24

I am on a process of trading my Tmax for the c600 sport, hope it works out.

From everything I have read, the TMax is a little more agile around town, but the C600 is better handling and has better mid-range on the open road.
I have test-ridden a 650GT and enjoyed the ride.

retroone · 11-18-2012, 07:28 AM

I road one yesterday.

Price tag

Barnone · 11-19-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mamba24

I am on a process of trading my Tmax for the c600 sport, hope it works out.

Why?

11-13-2012, 04:30 PM	#51
cbolling Here...Hold my Beer. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Oddometer: 2,375	I went by the local BMW Dealer on Saturday and at on both models. I have to say, they sure are nice. If I was in the market I would go for the touring model but the sport might have actually been a little more comfortable. __________________ 2011 Kawasaki Versys http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661436

11-15-2012, 07:20 AM	#52
gregbenner Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Glendale, Wrightwood (SoCal) Oddometer: 1,131	I have now taken two test rides, different dealers, both on the GT. I have an older Burgy and definitely plan a new scooter, mostly for in town use. The GT is really nice! Also probably too tall, about the same as my 12GS. I have a 30" inseam and at a stop light am on my toes. This is fine on a GS, due to how and where I ride it. For an in town, stop and go, groceries, parking lots, etc scooter, I found the height tiring and cumbersome. Was happy to get back on the Burgy for a ride home in LA traffic. Really a bummer as I had planned to buy one, have the $$ set aside. The dealers have both offered me an extended test ride, maybe an hour or more, and I plan to take them up. However, now I plan to go look and the new Burgy as well __________________ 2011 Victory Cross Country 2005 Suzuki Burgman 2007 Dyna, 1947 45 2007 VStrom, DL1000 1975 BMW R75/6,1981 BSA Lighning

11-17-2012, 02:45 PM	#56
DandM Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Floriduh AKA Flatistan Oddometer: 550	Sat on a 650 GT today at Hap's in Sarasota, but no test rides allowed on this scoot per the sales rep. Seat was high; Too high for me. Looks like it's built to quality standards. No further looking at this scoot for me. Hope all who buy it are very happy and it turns out to be a great BMW product. __________________ Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting one into a fruit salad.

11-18-2012, 07:28 AM	#59
retroone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Oddometer: 1,258	I road one yesterday. Price tag __________________ D-Wrec

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11-13-2012, 02:55 PM	#50
Brooktown Geezer scooter guy Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Fallbrook, CA Oddometer: 466	I was actually able to get 49.3 mpg on my Burgman as the best so far. But it's definitely NOT a miser.

11-17-2012, 09:30 AM	#53
Pilgrim21784 Pilgrim21784 Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 36	Rugby4life: Awesome ride, congratulations! May I ask what you paid for it?

11-17-2012, 02:50 PM	#57
mamba24 ScRaM pUpPeT Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Rhode Island Oddometer: 140	I am on a process of trading my Tmax for the c600 sport, hope it works out.