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BMW G 310, C 400 recall on rusty brakes

BMW Motorrad Australia is recalling Indian-made G 310 motorcycles and new C 400 scooters over a problem with rusty brakes.

In an unusual official recall, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, BMW blames road surface conditions for the problem.

“Due to road treatment conditions, such as aggressive salt types or significant usage, surface corrosion could occur within the un-anodised brake calliper piston bore,” the notice says.

Rusty brakes

2019 BMW C 400 GT rusty brakes
2019 BMW C 400 GT

“Corrosion on the surface of the brake calliper could impair the piston’s clearance within the bore, affecting brake performance and posing a risk of an accident and serious injury to the rider and other road users.”

It is surprising that any vehicle is released with “un-anodised” brake callipers.

BMW advises owners of 2017-2019 G 310 GS (K02), G 310 R (K03), C 400 GT (K08) and C 400 X (K09) to contact an authorised BMW Service Centre or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange a free repair.

A full list of the Vehicle Identification Numbers of the 573 vehicles that could be affected by rusty brakes is included at the end of this article.

Consumers can also contact BMW Australia via the BMW Motorrad Australia Website.

In July last year BMW recalled 780 G 310 models over faulty side stands.

Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.

In Australia, recall notices are issued by the manufacturer and the Department of Infrastructure through a voluntary industry code under the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

While any recall is not good news for the manufacturer, it shows that they are largely diligent in fixing problems.

Despite hundreds of recalls by various automotive manufacturers, only the Takata airbag recall has ever been mandatory.  All others have been issued by the manufacturer.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of vehicles affected by rusty brakes

VIN Vehicle Identifier Number-Full Series
R833971 WB30G0106HR833971 K03
R833968 WB30G0106HR833968 K03
R833987 WB30G010XHR833987 K03
R833981 WB30G0109HR833981 K03
R834009 WB30G0103HR834009 K03
R834015 WB30G0109HR834015 K03
R834021 WB30G0104HR834021 K03
R834014 WB30G0107HR834014 K03
R834078 WB30G0100HR834078 K03
R834173 WB30G0105HR834173 K03
R834195 WB30G0104HR834195 K03
R834206 WB30G0105HR834206 K03
R834207 WB30G0107HR834207 K03
R834208 WB30G0109HR834208 K03
R835101 WB30G0107HR835101 K03
R835102 WB30G0109HR835102 K03
R835099 WB30G0102HR835099 K03
R835153 WB30G0104HR835153 K03
R835157 WB30G0101HR835157 K03
R835158 WB30G0103HR835158 K03
R835154 WB30G0106HR835154 K03
R835184 WB30G0104HR835184 K03
R835152 WB30G0102HR835152 K03
R835179 WB30G0100HR835179 K03
R835177 WB30G0107HR835177 K03
R835163 WB30G0107HR835163 K03
R835180 WB30G0107HR835180 K03
R835171 WB30G0106HR835171 K03
R835190 WB30G010XHR835190 K03
R837263 WB30G010XHR837263 K03
R837265 WB30G0103HR837265 K03
R837260 WB30G0104HR837260 K03
R837352 WB30G0109HR837352 K03
R837353 WB30G0100HR837353 K03
R837354 WB30G0102HR837354 K03
R837417 WB30G0100HR837417 K03
R837424 WB30G0108HR837424 K03
R837420 WB30G0100HR837420 K03
R837418 WB30G0102HR837418 K03
R837423 WB30G0106HR837423 K03
R837986 WB30G0106HR837986 K03
R837987 WB30G0108HR837987 K03
R837991 WB30G010XHR837991 K03
R838525 WB30G0108HR838525 K03
R838528 WB30G0103HR838528 K03
R838527 WB30G0101HR838527 K03
R838662 WB30G0107HR838662 K03
R838670 WB30G0106HR838670 K03
R838667 WB30G0106HR838667 K03
R838683 WB30G0104HR838683 K03
R838673 WB30G0101HR838673 K03
R838684 WB30G0106HR838684 K03
R838747 WB30G0104HR838747 K03
R838746 WB30G0102HR838746 K03
R838761 WB30G0109HR838761 K03
R838762 WB30G0100HR838762 K03
R839421 WB30G0104JR839421 K03
R839424 WB30G010XJR839424 K03
R839426 WB30G0103JR839426 K03
R839423 WB30G0108JR839423 K03
R839441 WB30G010XJR839441 K03
R839417 WB30G0102JR839417 K03
R839425 WB30G0101JR839425 K03
R839439 WB30G0101JR839439 K03
R839458 WB30G0105JR839458 K03
R839452 WB30G0104JR839452 K03
R839443 WB30G0103JR839443 K03
R839451 WB30G0102JR839451 K03
R839461 WB30G0105JR839461 K03
R839462 WB30G0107JR839462 K03
R839470 WB30G0106JR839470 K03
R839465 WB30G0102JR839465 K03
R839460 WB30G0103JR839460 K03
R839468 WB30G0108JR839468 K03
R803201 WB30G020XJR803201 K02
R803217 WB30G0203JR803217 K02
R803203 WB30G0203JR803203 K02
R803215 WB30G020XJR803215 K02
R803211 WB30G0202JR803211 K02
R803221 WB30G0205JR803221 K02
R803212 WB30G0204JR803212 K02
R803233 WB30G0201JR803233 K02
R803225 WB30G0202JR803225 K02
R803245 WB30G0208JR803245 K02
R803246 WB30G020XJR803246 K02
R803237 WB30G0209JR803237 K02
R803251 WB30G0203JR803251 K02
R803255 WB30G0200JR803255 K02
R803374 WB30G0208JR803374 K02
R803364 WB30G0205JR803364 K02
R803388 WB30G0208JR803388 K02
R803378 WB30G0205JR803378 K02
R803387 WB30G0206JR803387 K02
R803396 WB30G0207JR803396 K02
R804242 WB30G0207JR804242 K02
R804315 WB30G0208JR804315 K02
R843329 WB30G0103JR843329 K03
R843319 WB30G0100JR843319 K03
R843333 WB30G0105JR843333 K03
R843327 WB30G010XJR843327 K03
R809851 WB30G0202JR809851 K02
R810330 WB30G0201JR810330 K02
R810373 WB30G0208JR810373 K02
R810378 WB30G0207JR810378 K02
R810472 WB30G020XJR810472 K02
R810475 WB30G0205JR810475 K02
R810479 WB30G0202JR810479 K02
R810480 WB30G0209JR810480 K02
R810563 WB30G0202JR810563 K02
R810564 WB30G0204JR810564 K02
R810998 WB30G0204JR810998 K02
R811000 WB30G0207JR811000 K02
R811001 WB30G0209JR811001 K02
R846802 WB30G0107JR846802 K03
R846806 WB30G0104JR846806 K03
R847116 WB30G0106JR847116 K03
R847128 WB30G0102JR847128 K03
R848054 WB30G0102KR848054 K03
R848067 WB30G0100KR848067 K03
R848072 WB30G0104KR848072 K03
S839857 WB40C0900KS839857 K09
R849370 WB30G0106KR849370 K03
S839923 WB40C0909KS839923 K09
R818061 WB30G0205KR818061 K02
R818058 WB30G0205KR818058 K02
R836793 WB30G0101HR836793 K03
R836792 WB30G010XHR836792 K03
R836800 WB30G0105HR836800 K03
R836808 WB30G010XHR836808 K03
R836814 WB30G0105HR836814 K03
R836795 WB30G0105HR836795 K03
R836801 WB30G0107HR836801 K03
R801505 WB30G0209JR801505 K02
R801523 WB30G0200JR801523 K02
R801519 WB30G0209JR801519 K02
R801547 WB30G0203JR801547 K02
R801525 WB30G0204JR801525 K02
R801545 WB30G020XJR801545 K02
R801554 WB30G0200JR801554 K02
R801549 WB30G0207JR801549 K02
R801557 WB30G0206JR801557 K02
R801569 WB30G0202JR801569 K02
R801561 WB30G0208JR801561 K02
R801566 WB30G0207JR801566 K02
R801567 WB30G0209JR801567 K02
R801568 WB30G0200JR801568 K02
R801620 WB30G0209JR801620 K02
R802102 WB30G0203JR802102 K02
R802099 WB30G0207JR802099 K02
R840972 WB30G0102JR840972 K03
R840983 WB30G0107JR840983 K03
R841001 WB30G0103JR841001 K03
R840982 WB30G0105JR840982 K03
R805287 WB30G0201JR805287 K02
R805293 WB30G0207JR805293 K02
R805288 WB30G0203JR805288 K02
R805393 WB30G0200JR805393 K02
R805390 WB30G0205JR805390 K02
R805394 WB30G0202JR805394 K02
R805392 WB30G0209JR805392 K02
R806045 WB30G0204JR806045 K02
R806286 WB30G0204JR806286 K02
R806293 WB30G0201JR806293 K02
R806284 WB30G0200JR806284 K02
R806295 WB30G0205JR806295 K02
R844361 WB30G0104JR844361 K03
R844388 WB30G0102JR844388 K03
R807645 WB30G0200JR807645 K02
R807753 WB30G0203JR807753 K02
R807750 WB30G0208JR807750 K02
R807749 WB30G0201JR807749 K02
R809195 WB30G0205JR809195 K02
R809196 WB30G0207JR809196 K02
R809189 WB30G020XJR809189 K02
R809197 WB30G0209JR809197 K02
R809203 WB30G0200JR809203 K02
R845185 WB30G0104JR845185 K03
R845190 WB30G0108JR845190 K03
R845193 WB30G0103JR845193 K03
R845202 WB30G0100JR845202 K03
S801046 WB40C0609KS801046 K08
R837267 WB30G0107HR837267 K03
R837361 WB30G010XHR837361 K03
R837362 WB30G0101HR837362 K03
R837359 WB30G0101HR837359 K03
R837425 WB30G010XHR837425 K03
R837421 WB30G0102HR837421 K03
R837422 WB30G0104HR837422 K03
R837990 WB30G0108HR837990 K03
R838526 WB30G010XHR838526 K03
R838520 WB30G0109HR838520 K03
R838666 WB30G0104HR838666 K03
R838665 WB30G0102HR838665 K03
R838664 WB30G0100HR838664 K03
R838681 WB30G0100HR838681 K03
R838679 WB30G0102HR838679 K03
R838678 WB30G0100HR838678 K03
R838682 WB30G0102HR838682 K03
R838744 WB30G0109HR838744 K03
R838742 WB30G0105HR838742 K03
R838749 WB30G0108HR838749 K03
R838764 WB30G0104HR838764 K03
R800786 WB30G0205JR800786 K02
R805296 WB30G0202JR805296 K02
R807849 WB30G0205JR807849 K02
R807850 WB30G0201JR807850 K02
R807862 WB30G0208JR807862 K02
R807861 WB30G0206JR807861 K02
R844293 WB30G0102JR844293 K03
R844416 WB30G0103JR844416 K03
R844420 WB30G0105JR844420 K03
R844423 WB30G0100JR844423 K03
R807733 WB30G0208JR807733 K02
R846801 WB30G0105JR846801 K03
R846789 WB30G0108JR846789 K03
R846809 WB30G010XJR846809 K03
R847127 WB30G0100JR847127 K03
R833975 WB30G0103HR833975 K03
R833972 WB30G0108HR833972 K03
R833992 WB30G0103HR833992 K03
R834000 WB30G0107HR834000 K03
R834007 WB30G010XHR834007 K03
R833986 WB30G0108HR833986 K03
R834006 WB30G0108HR834006 K03
R833991 WB30G0101HR833991 K03
R834010 WB30G010XHR834010 K03
R833977 WB30G0107HR833977 K03
R834011 WB30G0101HR834011 K03
R833978 WB30G0109HR833978 K03
R833990 WB30G010XHR833990 K03
R833998 WB30G0104HR833998 K03
R834002 WB30G0100HR834002 K03
R834008 WB30G0101HR834008 K03
R833994 WB30G0107HR833994 K03
R833999 WB30G0106HR833999 K03
R834023 WB30G0108HR834023 K03
R834024 WB30G010XHR834024 K03
R834022 WB30G0106HR834022 K03
R834170 WB30G010XHR834170 K03
R834196 WB30G0106HR834196 K03
R834200 WB30G0104HR834200 K03
R834198 WB30G010XHR834198 K03
R834209 WB30G0100HR834209 K03
R834381 WB30G0101HR834381 K03
R835096 WB30G0107HR835096 K03
R835097 WB30G0109HR835097 K03
R835100 WB30G0105HR835100 K03
R835098 WB30G0100HR835098 K03
R835095 WB30G0105HR835095 K03
R835156 WB30G010XHR835156 K03
R835181 WB30G0109HR835181 K03
R835164 WB30G0109HR835164 K03
R835192 WB30G0103HR835192 K03
R835173 WB30G010XHR835173 K03
R835189 WB30G0103HR835189 K03
R835165 WB30G0100HR835165 K03
R835176 WB30G0105HR835176 K03
R835182 WB30G0100HR835182 K03
R836796 WB30G0107HR836796 K03
R836805 WB30G0104HR836805 K03
R836811 WB30G010XHR836811 K03
R836809 WB30G0101HR836809 K03
R836790 WB30G0106HR836790 K03
R836813 WB30G0103HR836813 K03
R839422 WB30G0106JR839422 K03
R839418 WB30G0104JR839418 K03
R839442 WB30G0101JR839442 K03
R839440 WB30G0108JR839440 K03
R839455 WB30G010XJR839455 K03
R839450 WB30G0100JR839450 K03
R839454 WB30G0108JR839454 K03
R839463 WB30G0109JR839463 K03
R839474 WB30G0103JR839474 K03
R839467 WB30G0106JR839467 K03
R839475 WB30G0105JR839475 K03
R801499 WB30G0207JR801499 K02
R801507 WB30G0202JR801507 K02
R801502 WB30G0203JR801502 K02
R801521 WB30G0207JR801521 K02
R801548 WB30G0205JR801548 K02
R801546 WB30G0201JR801546 K02
R801563 WB30G0201JR801563 K02
R801559 WB30G020XJR801559 K02
R801572 WB30G0202JR801572 K02
R801579 WB30G0205JR801579 K02
R801550 WB30G0203JR801550 K02
R801562 WB30G020XJR801562 K02
R801555 WB30G0202JR801555 K02
R801560 WB30G0206JR801560 K02
R801574 WB30G0206JR801574 K02
R801624 WB30G0206JR801624 K02
R802103 WB30G0205JR802103 K02
R802098 WB30G0205JR802098 K02
R802100 WB30G020XJR802100 K02
R840971 WB30G0100JR840971 K03
R840989 WB30G0108JR840989 K03
R840986 WB30G0102JR840986 K03
R840974 WB30G0106JR840974 K03
R840981 WB30G0103JR840981 K03
R840988 WB30G0106JR840988 K03
R840999 WB30G0100JR840999 K03
R803209 WB30G0204JR803209 K02
R803218 WB30G0205JR803218 K02
R803204 WB30G0205JR803204 K02
R803213 WB30G0206JR803213 K02
R803238 WB30G0200JR803238 K02
R803241 WB30G0200JR803241 K02
R803234 WB30G0203JR803234 K02
R803226 WB30G0204JR803226 K02
R803222 WB30G0207JR803222 K02
R803242 WB30G0202JR803242 K02
R803249 WB30G0205JR803249 K02
R803256 WB30G0202JR803256 K02
R803254 WB30G0209JR803254 K02
R803369 WB30G0204JR803369 K02
R803382 WB30G0207JR803382 K02
R803390 WB30G0206JR803390 K02
R803383 WB30G0209JR803383 K02
R803397 WB30G0209JR803397 K02
R803393 WB30G0201JR803393 K02
R804246 WB30G0204JR804246 K02
R806042 WB30G0209JR806042 K02
R806044 WB30G0202JR806044 K02
R806046 WB30G0206JR806046 K02
R806285 WB30G0202JR806285 K02
R806288 WB30G0208JR806288 K02
R806291 WB30G0208JR806291 K02
R843318 WB30G0109JR843318 K03
R843330 WB30G010XJR843330 K03
R843320 WB30G0107JR843320 K03
R843328 WB30G0101JR843328 K03
R843416 WB30G0109JR843416 K03
R843412 WB30G0101JR843412 K03
R843414 WB30G0105JR843414 K03
R809198 WB30G0200JR809198 K02
R809194 WB30G0203JR809194 K02
R809199 WB30G0202JR809199 K02
R809193 WB30G0201JR809193 K02
R809204 WB30G0202JR809204 K02
R809206 WB30G0206JR809206 K02
R809205 WB30G0204JR809205 K02
R809843 WB30G0203JR809843 K02
R809845 WB30G0207JR809845 K02
R809850 WB30G0200JR809850 K02
R809853 WB30G0206JR809853 K02
R810157 WB30G0202JR810157 K02
R810252 WB30G0207JR810252 K02
R810254 WB30G0200JR810254 K02
R810328 WB30G0203JR810328 K02
R810375 WB30G0201JR810375 K02
R810379 WB30G0209JR810379 K02
R845791 WB30G0101JR845791 K03
R845806 WB30G010XJR845806 K03
R845850 WB30G0102JR845850 K03
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R810469 WB30G020XJR810469 K02
R810474 WB30G0203JR810474 K02
R810557 WB30G0207JR810557 K02
R810565 WB30G0206JR810565 K02
R810999 WB30G0206JR810999 K02
R811002 WB30G0200JR811002 K02
R813768 WB30G0200KR813768 K02
R813785 WB30G0200KR813785 K02
R848066 WB30G0109KR848066 K03
R848075 WB30G010XKR848075 K03
S839910 WB40C0900KS839910 K09
S839922 WB40C0907KS839922 K09
S801042 WB40C0601KS801042 K08
S801017 WB40C0602KS801017 K08
S801055 WB40C060XKS801055 K08
R833973 WB30G010XHR833973 K03
R833993 WB30G0105HR833993 K03
R833988 WB30G0101HR833988 K03
R833989 WB30G0103HR833989 K03
R833969 WB30G0108HR833969 K03
R833985 WB30G0106HR833985 K03
R833970 WB30G0104HR833970 K03
R833974 WB30G0101HR833974 K03
R833979 WB30G0100HR833979 K03
R833996 WB30G0100HR833996 K03
R833980 WB30G0107HR833980 K03
R834001 WB30G0109HR834001 K03
R834018 WB30G0104HR834018 K03
R834017 WB30G0102HR834017 K03
R833997 WB30G0102HR833997 K03
R833995 WB30G0109HR833995 K03
R834003 WB30G0102HR834003 K03
R834012 WB30G0103HR834012 K03
R834020 WB30G0102HR834020 K03
R834013 WB30G0105HR834013 K03
R834016 WB30G0100HR834016 K03
R834082 WB30G0102HR834082 K03
R834171 WB30G0101HR834171 K03
R834203 WB30G010XHR834203 K03
R834201 WB30G0106HR834201 K03
R836791 WB30G0108HR836791 K03
R836794 WB30G0103HR836794 K03
R836812 WB30G0101HR836812 K03
R836806 WB30G0106HR836806 K03
R836810 WB30G0108HR836810 K03
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R836807 WB30G0108HR836807 K03
R837350 WB30G0105HR837350 K03
R837360 WB30G0108HR837360 K03
R837355 WB30G0104HR837355 K03
R837356 WB30G0106HR837356 K03
R837426 WB30G0101HR837426 K03
R837419 WB30G0104HR837419 K03
R837988 WB30G010XHR837988 K03
R837984 WB30G0102HR837984 K03
R837992 WB30G0101HR837992 K03
R839420 WB30G0102JR839420 K03
R839419 WB30G0106JR839419 K03
R839438 WB30G010XJR839438 K03
R839449 WB30G0104JR839449 K03
R839469 WB30G010XJR839469 K03
R801501 WB30G0201JR801501 K02
R801524 WB30G0202JR801524 K02
R801508 WB30G0204JR801508 K02
R801503 WB30G0205JR801503 K02
R801506 WB30G0200JR801506 K02
R801552 WB30G0207JR801552 K02
R801564 WB30G0203JR801564 K02
R801553 WB30G0209JR801553 K02
R801558 WB30G0208JR801558 K02
R801576 WB30G020XJR801576 K02
R801577 WB30G0201JR801577 K02
R801623 WB30G0204JR801623 K02
R801622 WB30G0202JR801622 K02
R801625 WB30G0208JR801625 K02
R801626 WB30G020XJR801626 K02
R801633 WB30G0207JR801633 K02
R801628 WB30G0203JR801628 K02
R801629 WB30G0205JR801629 K02
R801631 WB30G0203JR801631 K02
R801632 WB30G0205JR801632 K02
R802096 WB30G0201JR802096 K02
R802101 WB30G0201JR802101 K02
R840976 WB30G010XJR840976 K03
R840977 WB30G0101JR840977 K03
R840979 WB30G0105JR840979 K03
R840984 WB30G0109JR840984 K03
R840985 WB30G0100JR840985 K03
R840996 WB30G0105JR840996 K03
R841000 WB30G0101JR841000 K03
R840997 WB30G0107JR840997 K03
R840998 WB30G0109JR840998 K03
R803202 WB30G0201JR803202 K02
R803205 WB30G0207JR803205 K02
R803200 WB30G0208JR803200 K02
R803208 WB30G0202JR803208 K02
R803214 WB30G0208JR803214 K02
R803207 WB30G0200JR803207 K02
R803228 WB30G0208JR803228 K02
R803216 WB30G0201JR803216 K02
R803223 WB30G0209JR803223 K02
R803220 WB30G0203JR803220 K02
R803229 WB30G020XJR803229 K02
R803224 WB30G0200JR803224 K02
R803244 WB30G0206JR803244 K02
R803243 WB30G0204JR803243 K02
R803239 WB30G0202JR803239 K02
R803253 WB30G0207JR803253 K02
R803371 WB30G0202JR803371 K02
R803370 WB30G0200JR803370 K02
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2019 BMW C 400 GT | Gran Turismo Scooter from BMW

2019 BMW C 400 GT – ‘Gran Turismo’ Edition

Arriving in Australia first half of 2019 – Pricing TBA

Following in the footsteps of the C 400 X which was announced last year, BMW have now announced the C 400 GT, expected to arrive in the first half of 2019, alongside the X, and provides what BMW describe as a ‘Gran Turismo’ variation on the mid-range scooter.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

Designed as a versatile option the C 400 GT is at home riding into the city centre, travelling to the office or enjoying a tour over the weekend – not just as alone but with a passenger, too.

2019 BMW C 400 GT features

  • 350cc single-cylinder engine
  • High torque and CVT gearbox.
  • 25kW (34hp) at 7500 rpm and 35Nm at 6000rpm.
  • EFI, digital engine control, ASC
  • Rugged tubular steel frame.
  • Torsionally stiff drivetrain swing arm
  • Telescopic forks
  • Two spring struts at rear
  • Powerful braking system with ABS as standard
  • Passenger footboards instead of separate footrests
  • Seat with separate rider backrest
  • LED lighting technology as standard
  • LED daytime riding light as option
  • Keyless Ride as standard
  • Multifunctional 6.5-inch full-colour TFT screen
  • Increased wind and weather protection
  • Generous storage space with two storage compartments and flexcase
2019 BMW C 400 GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

Compact & efficient CVT 350cc single

The drive unit of the C 400 GT has been developed to directly integrate the CVT gearbox as well as a secondary drive in the form of a drivetrain swing arm. The liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine has a capacity of 350cc, thanks to a 80mm bore and a 69.6mm stroke. Its rated power output is 25kW (34hp) at 7500rpm and the maximum torque of 35Nm is reached at 6000rpm. The maximum engine speed is 8800rpm, and the C 400 is LAMS legal in Australia.

2019 BMW C 400 GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

The liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine has been created with a horizontal, forward-facing cylinder. This makes for a low installation position of the engine, favourable for the overall centre of gravity while at the same time allowing for the step-through that is typical of a scooter.

A high level of running smoothness is ensured by a counterbalance shaft positioned above the camshaft which is powered directly by the latter via a spur gear. It rotates in the opposite direction to the camshaft, counterbalancing almost perfectly and reducing vibration to an absolute minimum. In addition, the entire drive unit is connected to the suspension by silent blocks for vibration decoupling.

2019 BMW C 400 GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

The four valves in the combustion chamber are controlled by means of an overhead camshaft powered by a roller chain and two forked rocker arms. The roller chain is guided by a slide rail, with a manually adjustable mechanism ensuring the correct tension.

On the intake side the valve angle is 13 degrees while on the exhaust side it is 14.5 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder. The compression ratio is 11.5:1. The diameter of the valve heads is 32.5 mm on the intake side and 27.2 mm on the exhaust side.

2019 BMW C 400 GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

Carburation is taken care of by an EFI system with a desmodromically activated 40mm throttle valve unit and a very compact BMS-E2 engine control. Drawing on additional engine and environmental parameters (including engine temperature, air temperature and ambient air pressure), the engine control calculates individual figures for injection quantity and ignition timing. The fuel tank has a capacity of 12.8 litres for 95 octane (four litres reserve).

The engine housing is compact in design and made of die-cast aluminium. An oil pump driven by a spur gear takes care of lubricant circulation: an electronic oil warning alert provides feedback when the lubricant reaches minimum level. The oil level can also be checked using a dipstick. The drive unit as a whole weighs some 47 kg.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

A sophisticated cooling concept ensures coolant flows through the cylinder head, entering at the front of the cylinder head on the hotter exhaust side . The water pump positioned on the right-hand side of the engine ensures circulation of 1.6 litres of coolant. Due to its high degree of efficiency, a relatively small surface is sufficient for heat dissipation in all conditions.

Power is delivered from camshaft to a continuously variable gearbox (CVT) with automatic radial centrifugal dry clutch on the output shaft. Secondary power transmission to the rear wheel is taken care of by a gear stage that is positioned directly at the output shaft. The C 400 GT is additionally fitted with the automatic stability control system ASC, ensuring extra safety during acceleration even in adverse road conditions.

Rugged chassis & 15/14in wheels

The frame of the C 400 GT is a torsionally stiff tubular construction, with a solid cast iron unit in the area of the swing arm bearing. With a wheelbase of 1565mm, a steering head angle of 63.8 degrees and a castor of 81 mm, geometrical suspension data that are quite similar to those of a motorcycle.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

Rear wheel control is taken care of by the double-sided swing arm made of chill cast aluminium. It is a single unit supplemented with a bolted side cover for additional torsional stiffness. The job of suspension and damping is performed by two directly articulated spring struts. Generous spring travel of 112mm provides the basis for comfort and ride stability, and offers reserves for carrying a passenger and luggage. Front wheel control consists of a telescopic fork with a tube diameter of 35 mm and a spring travel of 110 mm.

The C 400 GT rolls on light alloy diecast wheels, with the front boasting a 3.50 x 15 inch clad in a 120/70-15 tyre. The rear wheel is a 4.25 x 14 inch and it is fitted with a 150/60-14 tyre. The reduced rear wheel diameter of 14 inches at the rear allows the use of the flexcase for ample storage space.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

A Continental MK 100 MAB 2-channel ABS unit weighs just 700g, and is mated to a twin front disc brakes with a diameter of 270mm and two radially bolted four-piston floating calipers with a piston diameter of 28mm. On the rear a single disc brake with a diameter of 270mm and a single-piston floating caliper with a piston diameter of 32 mm are featured. High-quality braided steel brake lines are also fitted.

Both a side stand and a centre stand are fitted, with the latter including a cleverly devised kinematic system that makes propping up the motorcycle simple.

Premium technology

The electrical system of the C 400 GT is based on the system found in other BMW Motorrad models. It is a CAN (Controller Area Network) bus system. This means that the instrument cluster, the ABS and engine control unit, the electronic immobiliser and the optional alarm system (DWA) are all interconnected.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

A power socket in the right-hand storage compartment comes as a standard feature. A mobile phone can be charged here during travel, while at the same time being connected to the BMW Motorrad Communication System in the rider’s helmet via Bluetooth.

The wiring harness of the new BMW Motorrad midsize scooter is designed in such a way that all optional electrical equipment features such as heated grips and the alarm system can easily be retrofitted ex works; this also applies in the case of optional accessories or individual optional equipment items.

The C 400 GT also features highly luminous LED technology, as well as optional daytime riding light (country specific) in the new C 400 GT likewise features LED technology. The front and turn indicators are organically integrated in the trim panel.

The instrument cluster comprises a easily readable LCD screen with integrated engine speed display and an analog speedometer with a scale optimised for easy for reading. In addition, all indicator lights such as the ABS, engine and oil level lamps are integrated in the instrument cluster.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT – Optional TFT display with Connectivity

New optional equipment is the Connectivity package, featuring an instrument cluster in the form of a 6.5-inch full-colour TFT screen. In conjunction with the further advanced BMW Motorrad Multi-Controller offering integrated operation, it allows the rider to access vehicle and connectivity functions thanks to the BMW Motorrad Connected App available for free from the Google and Apple app stores.

Gran Turismo design

The new C 400 GT features a modern appearance, in the BMW Motorrad design philosophy. The front silhouette is dominated by the aerodynamically designed twin LED headlight with thedesign of the LED daytime running light (country-specific) in the form of fibre optic elements.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

Bash plates – side trim elements at the front – underscore the new Gran Turismo membership of the BMW Motorrad family. The LED turn indicators are integrated in these, too, and the twin-tipped engine spoiler with integrated radiator grille is also a clear reference to BMW motorcycle design.

The windshield, which is higher than that of the C 400 X, was developed with the aim of increasing possible wind and weather protection as well as reducing wind noise to a minimum. It is rigidly mounted on the trim and enables lengthier rides at higher speeds.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT – More wind protection

The seat height of the C 400 GT is 775mm, aiming to cater for taller riders and also has a separate rider backrest. A seat with a reduced height of 760 mm is available as an optional accessory. Both the rider’s and passenger’s feet rest on comfortable footboards integrated in the body.

The generous storage space of the new C 400 GT also makes the scooter ideal for shopping trips into town, riding to work and even lengthier tours. The flexcase under the seat provides ample room and comprises a flap in the rear base which can be opened to provide a downward extension of the storage space.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT – 775mm seat height with generous expandable storage when parked

This versatility is enabled by the use of a rigid but pliable material based on Kevlar that creates a flexible but dirt-resistant, waterproof and durable connection between the flap and the rear base. This storage solution by BMW Motorrad is able to accommodate an integral helmet and a jet helmet when the scooter is parked. The BMW flexcase is closed during travel.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

In the front section of the step-through there are two additional storage compartments, each of which is opened by means of a button. Both compartments are locked automatically with the scooter itself. Keyless Ride controls the following lock functions: ignition, handlebars, seat, fuel filler cap and storage compartments. In the right-hand storage compartment there is also a 12-volt power socket for electronic devices.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

A USB adapter is also available as an optional accessory. The new C 400 GT can also be fitted with a luggage bridge (optional accessory) for transportation purposes that enables attachment of a topcase (also an optional accessory).

The Alpine White colour sceme highlights the distinctive styling of the new C 400 GT. As an alternative, the paint finish Moonwalk Grey metallic is also available, as is the third paint finish – Blackstorm metallic.

BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

2019 BMW C 400 GT standard features

  • BMW Motorrad ABS
  • 12V socket
  • LED lighting (headlight, tail light, brake light, turn indicators)
  • Flexcase
  • Traction control (ASC)
  • Centre stand
  • Storage lighting
  • Side stand
BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT – Moonwalk Metallic Grey

Optional equipment packages

  • Comfort package (heated grips, heated seat)
  • Connectivity (colour TFT screen, Multi-Controller)

Optional equipment items

  • Alarm system
  • LED daytime riding light
BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT – Alpine White

Genuine BMW Motorrad accessories

  • Windshield, high
  • Luggage bridge
  • Topcase 2, small (as for R 1200 R, 30L)
  • Topcase Light (29L)
  • Liners for topcase
  • Scooter cover
  • Safety bar incl. holder for additional LED headlight
  • Additional LED headlight
  • Seat, low
  • BMW Motorrad dual USB charger
BMW C GT
2019 BMW C 400 GT

Source: MCNews.com.au