First Ride: BMW C400X 4K

First Ride: BMW C400X 4K

It was time for my R1250GS's annual check up at the dealer, and October in the UK is not known for it's fine riding conditions. Nevertheless, I was asked if I'd like to wait or take something for a ride. They had nearly everything available, (no S1000RR nor C650GT) and as I've ridden most of the BMW offerings in the past, I thought I'd try something new.

This is my video riding a scooter for the first time in years. The BMW C400X is their smaller scooter, a 350cc, water cooled single, pushing out a massive 34bhp! This is transferred to the small-ish wheels through a CVT gearbox. Though it doesn't feel it, it's also rather heavy, tipping the scales at a fairly significant 204kg.

Did I enjoy it? Oh yes. Quite a lot! Not sure I'd have one, but with a few hours to kill while my GS was being serviced, I had a blast. Though not as cheap as many scooters, compared to the Japanese 400 cc 'adventure bike style' scooter, it's a bargain.

00:01 Introduction
00:43 Walkround
02:22 Start up (Attempt)
03:12 Ride starts
04:08 Dual carriageway riding
07:25 City riding
09:24 Country roads
11:56 30-60mph Roll On
13:30 Suspension test
15:35 Walkaround in the sunshine
17:40 Fuel anxiety! (This ride was during the UK fuel shortages in October 2021)
21:10 Conclusion

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