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Since I started my thread about the common issues, I thought it's only fair for everyone to express all of the bike's virtues. Let us know which model you own, when you got it, and how many miles you have and how great it's been.
Sean
 
Got my C650GT almost exactly one year ago. It has roughly 9,300 miles on it so far. Longest trip was to Indianapolis and back (for the MotoGP) last summer. If it weren't for my K1200LT, I'd probably have almost twice that mileage (ditto for the C650GT "stealing" mileage from the K1200LT). Only REAL issue I had with it occurred last summer on the Ramapo 500. Roughly 200 miles from home, after filling the gas tank, the scooter refused to start and I had to get a friend to come pick me up with a trailer (there is a long, convoluted story as to why BMW's Roadside Assistance was no help in this case). It turned out the sidestand switch had backed out, and the computer wouldn't allow the bike to start because it didn't know I'd raised the sidestand. The mechanic applied a liberal dose of loctite and put it back in and it's been fine since. No other issues.

I seem to wear out the front tire more quickly than the rear. The front was completely trashed before the 6,000 mile mark. The rear tire still has plenty of tread left. This has been observed by others here with higher mileages on their scoots. I've been averaging over 50 mpg on my normal riding (a lot of it is highway commuting at 70 mph, along with plodding along in traffic on surface roads). All in all, I LOVE THIS THING.
 
yey, a positive thread ;)
i own a black 600 sport, it was the last in the uk for 2013 and it was registered 23rd december but only recieved on the 28th. it took a month or so to run it in for it's 600 mile service as in the uk they grit the roads in winter for ice with rocksalt and it just eats into anything metal.
up to now it has covered 2600 miles and has been trouble free appart from needing a new rear shock as the paint was peeling from the spring. recalls have been side stand swith, software update and that's it.
i have lovingly called it "baxter" lol, called this because my tmax was "maxter"
i must admit at the moment, the camchain adjuster problems are worrying me and having one fail and the scoot on my ramp at work has made me consious but i suppose i am in the best place for this and every time i go out on it............i love it to bit's :D
all my computer works fine, the fuel guage is a little innacurate as i rode 27 miles into the coundown after the amber light came on then next day after being parked on sidestand over night, the amber light had gone out and i was showing 2 bars again, but........working with BMW's.........never trust a guage!!!! lol.
my tyre wear seems to be very even, the front scrubbs up and the rear just wears. i do ride hard and over here in the uk we have bends, twists and roundabouts everywhere so at 2600 miles im looking to order a fresh pair of tyres!!!!!
plans if i keep it are to give "baxter" the 90th anniversary look, replace a roundall with a 90th badge and powder coat the calipers gold. other than that, a rizzoma tail tidy and the blue frame bungs.
i hope i can erase the worries and keep riding, because again........I LOVE THIS THING TOO.
 
AMEN!

Here's what I posted to the GooglePlus "BMW Scooters" forum yesterday:

With some of the postings of the issues with this bike, I needed to once and for all know if I can trust it or not. So, I took it on by far the longest ride ...250 miles through the Green Mountains of Vermont and Berkshires of Massachusetts (that's VT 9/100 and MA 2 for any locals). I was sort of nervous getting that far from home, but am happy to report that the bike performed flawlessly. No funny noises, no mystery hazard flashers coming on for no reason. Just the way it should behave. I even had one guy flag me down as I was about to pull out of a parking lot "I've read a lot about these and haven't see one in person yet. I really want to get this BMW". The funny thing is the other half has a very new X5 SUV, and she's getting all kinds of crazy warnings about the coming end of the world on her display. We are not alone!
 
It's good to hear the positives that's for sure. As for fuel guages go, my Aprilia isn't the most accurate either.

Scorpion, nice to see you are enjoying the ride. I actually commented on your post on Google + yesterday. Small world.
Sean
 
I've owned a large number of motorcycles and scooters since 1964. Each one had its strength, weakness, quirks, and ticks. Each one fit whatever my perceived need and fancy was at the time. I really enjoy my C600 and it really provides exactly what I am looking for in an "urban mobility vehicle." It's great looking, comfortable, exciting to ride and easy to live with. Happily I have not had any issues with the bike. I've never trusted fuel gauges on any bike and I fill up based upon on a mileage calculation. I check my air pressure with a gauge and check my oil level with a dipstick. Motor bikes require more attention than do automobiles. I believe it's part of the spirit of the activity. Some of my older Harleys took that concept a little farther out - but that was also part of that experience. Almost every bike now produced relies upon a chain of sub-contractors who manufacture one part or another. Sometimes there can be an issue with that part. In the last few years I have experienced fuel pump issues with Vespa and CPU issues with LML. The good news is that part can be replaced by a properly functioning part. There is a learning curve when defects show up - usually in the first year. A three year warranty gives me the confidence to believe that I am well-protected.
 
The things I like about my 2014 BMW 650 GT are the same things I liked about it when I first checked out the specs and read the reviews.

Like Old Scoot I too have been riding motorcycles since the mid 60's and therefore have owned numerous brands and models. Each seemed to have features I liked and didn't like. Therefore, I often said, "I wish I could put together a bike with only the features I like." A few important ones were: good handling, anti-lock brakes, a minimum 200 mi fuel range, 80 mph cruising ability, a neutral upright seating position, weighs between 450 lbs and 600 lbs, good gas mileage, a minimum of 60 hp, a rider adjustable windshield, the ability to stretch out my legs, good weather protection, cruise control, and, after having scooters and liking them around town, some kind of automatic transmission. The BMW C650 GT had all of those features except cruise control.

Therefore I now consider my BMW scooter as close to what I consider the perfect bike as I have ever owned (well at least for my age it is). However if BMW comes out with a future scooter with cruise control and some better GT color choices (that wouldn't be hard to do!), I may sell this one and then have the totally perfect bike.

PS, In So. California I couldn't care less about the heated grips and heated seat. What I would rather have is a cooling seat feature.
 
I've been riding for about 55 years now and have had a lot of motorcycles over that time plus a couple of Cushman scooters. I've owned two Silverwing scooters and a Burgman 650 before buying my GT. Of the three I prefer the GT. The Silverwing is a good scooter and just about bullet proof but doesn't perform as well as the GT. The Burgman was very good but the expensive sporadic transmission failures convinced me to sell it while it was still running well. I wouldn't buy a motorcycle nowadays without ABS. The heated grips and seats of the GT are a great feature here where we ride more or less year 'round weather permitting. The most standout difference to me among the three scooters is the excellent handling of the GT. The single sided swing arm is a great feature too, most scooters are bears to change a rear tire on.
I've so far put 1500 trouble free miles on my 2013 scooter since buying it in February with 69 miles on it. There'd be more miles on it except I have a similar situation as JaimeC in that I've also put 2000 miles over that period on my '94 K1100LT. Then there's the miles I put on the Jeep in the mountains as well. The GT really excels as what it's aimed at, urban transportation. It's a lot handier in town than my LT or the Wrangler. With the top box and under seat storage it will carry as much stuff as my previous Goldwing did. Add to that the fact we have an excellent BMW dealer in town and I have a winner.
 
The dealer really does make all the difference. As much as I liked my TMAX, I couldn't find a decent servicing dealer anywhere convenient. This is sad because there is only one BMW motorcycle dealership in my area, and there are THREE Yamaha dealerships. Go figure.
 
grey.hound said:
Since I started my thread about the common issues, I thought it's only fair for everyone to express all of the bike's virtues. Let us know which model you own, when you got it, and how many miles you have and how great it's been.
Sean
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I'm a c600 owner in Cosmic Blue, the fastest color.

I decided to purchase the BMW a mere three months after having owned a Vespa GTS 300. I originally bought the Vespa as I was looking for urban transportation. My primary use is to commute to work daily in Chicago. The Vespa was great, but it awoke a desire to ride longer and faster when I wasn't commuting. In short, I out grew the Vespa as it didn't quite meet all of my needs anymore. I wanted a bigger scoot / bike, but I wanted something that could do it all. I needed good power for the highway, storage, great in stop and go / congested traffic, automatic transmission, and most importantly SEXY. The BMW seemed to meet all those requirements. I considered other "real motorcycles" but most seemed to be overkill for my needs. I also really didn't want to deal with shifting.

Against my better judgment I went and test rode the C600 and wrote a check for it the next day.

I've been 100% satisfied with it. None of the "issues" that some have reported. I enjoy riding it everyday possible. I've put about 2000 miles on it since last October. I ride until it gets down to about 32 degrees. The heated seat and grips are wonderful. I get a lot of questions and stares on the bike. People seem to be genuinely curious as they've never seen something like it before. For me the C600 works as a grocery getter and has taken me on longer highway rides to no where now. It really can do it ALL.

The only complaints I've had about the BMW are nit picky things. Screen could be better and I wish it was a tad faster off the line (not out of necessity, just because). Other than those two items I really don't have any complaints about it.
 
Edumakated said:
I'm a c600 owner in Cosmic Blue, the fastest color.

I decided to purchase the BMW a mere three months after having owned a Vespa GTS 300. I originally bought the Vespa as I was looking for urban transportation. My primary use is to commute to work daily in Chicago. The Vespa was great, but it awoke a desire to ride longer and faster when I wasn't commuting. In short, I out grew the Vespa as it didn't quite meet all of my needs anymore. I wanted a bigger scoot / bike, but I wanted something that could do it all. I needed good power for the highway, storage, great in stop and go / congested traffic, automatic transmission, and most importantly SEXY. The BMW seemed to meet all those requirements. I considered other "real motorcycles" but most seemed to be overkill for my needs. I also really didn't want to deal with shifting.

Against my better judgment I went and test rode the C600 and wrote a check for it the next day.

I've been 100% satisfied with it. None of the "issues" that some have reported. I enjoy riding it everyday possible. I've put about 2000 miles on it since last October. I ride until it gets down to about 32 degrees. The heated seat and grips are wonderful. I get a lot of questions and stares on the bike. People seem to be genuinely curious as they've never seen something like it before. For me the C600 works as a grocery getter and has taken me on longer highway rides to no where now. It really can do it ALL.

The only complaints I've had about the BMW are nit picky things. Screen could be better and I wish it was a tad faster off the line (not out of necessity, just because). Other than those two items I really don't have any complaints about it.
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The blue ones are faster and stronger. ..
mine prefers curvy mountian roads, bought her after they came out in jan, traded in a 2011 burgman.

sent from an awsome note 3
 
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