I've always like Metzeler tires and don't have any issues with the OEM tires. Honestly, there aren't many choices in the size range for our scooters. Fortunately, they are the same size tires used by the Yamaha TMAX but I'm not aware of any other machine that uses those sizes. And our scooters are considerably heavier than the TMAX so what works well for that scooter may NOT work as well as on our machines. You'll see plenty of differing opinions here and I'm sure others will chime in shortly.
By the way, I have a 2013 model. If you're looking at the 2016 and newer models, you may not even NEED the Dr. Pulley Sliders and HIT Clutch as BMW apparently addressed the issues that made owners of the earlier models look at those items. I haven't been able to find a confirmed answer as to whether or not those new parts are retro-fittable to the older models so aftermarket may be my only answer. To be perfectly honest, though... I don't have any problem with the performance of my scooter off the line. I've always been easily able to safely pass slower traffic without any issues.
The stock "FeelFree" tires are often praised by professional reviewers when comparing the beamer to the competition. You'd be smart to stick with them.Thanks for the info Jaime that is not all that much $ on upgrades . Are the stock tires really good ones or are there replacement ones that work alot better ?
Other common upgrades...
- Mount(s) for GPS/Phone
- Auxiliary driving lights
- Accessible plug for battery tender (if dealer didn't already install)
- Aftermarket exhaust
For my C650 Sport I've added: a GIVI windshield; a RAM mount on the left brake reservoir; a Kaoko throttle lock; a large GIVI topcase; the inside BMW cargo separator; and the BMW SAT NAV unit. The SAT NAV unit was deeply discounted by the dealer when I bought the scoot.
If the dealer offers a maintenance package or extended warranty, I may opt in to those.
Don in KC.
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