{"id":4990,"date":"2025-06-07T15:25:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T13:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/?p=4990"},"modified":"2025-06-08T12:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T10:08:45","slug":"bmw-c-650-c600-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/4990\/bmw-c-650-c600-history","title":{"rendered":"BMW C 650 \/ C 600 &#8211; History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BMW C 600 and C 650 Models Overview (2012\u20132020)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BMW launched the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT in 2012 as part of its entry into the maxi-scooter segment, aiming to blend motorcycle performance with the practicality of an urban scooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The C 600 Sport and C 650 GT marked BMW Motorrad\u2019s return to the scooter market since the BMW C1. These maxi-scooters were designed to offer sporty performance and dynamic handling while maintaining the everyday convenience and comfort expected from a scooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BMW C 600 Sport (2012\u20132015)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engine<\/strong>: 647 cc liquid-cooled parallel twin, 44 kW (60 hp) @ 7,500 rpm, 66 Nm @ 6,000 rpm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transmission<\/strong>: CVT with oil-bath chain final drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chassis<\/strong>: 40 mm upside-down fork, monoshock rear suspension, 15&#8243; wheels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brakes<\/strong>: Dual 270 mm front discs, 270 mm rear disc, standard ABS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seat Height<\/strong>: 810 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 249 kg ready-to-ride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special features<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sporty riding position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manually adjustable windscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW\u2019s \u201cFlexCase\u201d expandable storage compartment (usable only when parked)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BMW C 650 GT (2012\u20132015)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engine<\/strong>: Same as C 600 Sport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seat Height<\/strong>: 795 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 261 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special features<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comfort-focused upright riding position with backrest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrically adjustable windscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large underseat storage (~60 liters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated mirrors with turn signals and LED lighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updates &amp; Name Change (2015\u20132016)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>C 600 Sport renamed to C 650 Sport<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical upgrades<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smoother CVT transmission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redesigned exhaust silencer for better sound and emissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and ABS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional Side View Assist (SVA) for the C 650 GT (blind spot detection)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design changes<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>C 650 Sport received a more dynamic look with new colors and sport seat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C 650 GT featured revised rear styling and updated taillights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">End of Production and Successor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>End of Production<\/strong>: Both models were discontinued in <strong>2020<\/strong>, partly due to Euro 5 emission regulations and BMW\u2019s shift toward electric mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Successor<\/strong>: No direct successor, but BMW introduced the fully electric <strong>CE 04<\/strong> as a future-forward urban mobility solution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison Table: C 600\/C 650 Sport vs. C 650 GT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>C 600\/C 650 Sport<\/th><th>C 650 GT<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-5042\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BMW_C-650-Sport_500x300.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BMW_C-650-Sport_500x300.png 500w, https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BMW_C-650-Sport_500x300-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BMW_C-650-Sport_500x300-193x116.png 193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-5041\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BMW_C-650-GT_500x300.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BMW_C-650-GT_500x300.png 500w, https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BMW_C-650-GT_500x300-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BMW_C-650-GT_500x300-193x116.png 193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Riding Position<\/td><td>Sporty, active<\/td><td>Upright, touring-style with backrest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Windscreen<\/td><td>Manually adjustable<\/td><td>Electrically adjustable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Storage<\/td><td>FlexCase (expandable only when parked)<\/td><td>Large underseat (~60 L) for 2 helmets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passenger Comfort<\/td><td>Foldable pegs<\/td><td>Floorboards + cushioned pillion seat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>249 kg<\/td><td>261 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Sleek, sporty<\/td><td>Elegant, luxury-oriented<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMW C 600 and C 650 Models Overview (2012\u20132020) BMW launched the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT in 2012 as part of its entry into the maxi-scooter segment, aiming to blend motorcycle performance with the practicality of an urban scooter. The C 600 Sport and C 650 GT marked BMW Motorrad\u2019s return to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4727,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[146],"tags":[148,156,150,155],"class_list":["post-4990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bmw-c650-gt","tag-bmw","tag-bmw-c-600-sport","tag-bmw-c-650-gt","tag-bmw-c-650-sport"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4990"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4990\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5045,"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4990\/revisions\/5045"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.heerings.net\/cms\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}