Strange, you mean your 650 came with an alarm you cannot use? How can it take 1.5 hours to program!!! Sounds like BMW trying to make more money.
Yes, I have the FOB, came with the c400GT here in Thailand. The FOB has the buttons for an alarm. I have the alarm...in my hand, bought it three months ago but still do not know where to install it. I refuse to let BMW here touch the bike. The "mechanics" here cannot even do an oil change right.