BMW C400GT (2019 - on) Review

Superb handling. Fun and rock steady. Brakes (braided hoses) are excellent.

Very peppy engine, good low down torque and acceleration. Had a spin on a G310gs; the C400 a far superior machine.

No issues whatsoever as yet.

Just had first annual service at 2,250 miles. No issues at all.

I went for the standard dash, nit the TFT. My reasoning being I have the connectivity on my phone and headset using a Quadlock. Heated seat is superb, even on first (out of 3) setting.

After the Vespa it’s massively better. Very stable through all situations and very comfortable, helped by the super seat, which is heated. Haven’t done many big journeys but the petrol tank would be the limiting factor. The brakes are Bybre which are Brembo’s budget line and they have been replaced since mine but I have to say there is nothing wrong the mine, powerful and with really good feel.

The engine and gearing are tuned for acceleration so it is quick off the mark. The pick up is really quick and has surprised my friend behind on a 600 sports bike. If there is anything I would like to be different it would be the noise, too much sewing machine, and I won’t pay £600 for a sports exhaust, and that it revs too high at cruising speeds. Having said that is is completely free of vibration at any speed.

Nothing wrong so far after two years.

It’s a BMW so the price I paid after options was a lot over the basic list price. However, I do think that the value for what you get is pretty impressive, it’s a very impressive level of technology.

I went for it with TFT screen, excellent in every way, rack, top box, daytime lights, keyless start, heated grips and seat and an alarm system. The latter is useful but don’t set the movement sensor; fart in its general direction and it goes off. I would do all of the options again. Tyres seem very good with superb handling but I don’t ride in the wet unless I can help it, seem ok though.

Its not a ducati but plenty good enough.

Smooth and quick off the mark.

Only done 600 miles but all good so far.

Not had a service yet but reading up after purchase suggests i may be in for a shock? Many reviews mention 60mpg average but i cant get mine below 73mpg and taking it very easy have hit 100mpg over a flat 15 mile stretch.

I have all the options but the cost does add up. TFT with satnav and headset link is awesome.

The longest trip so far was for 3 hours and I can say it was very comfortable, it was a cold November day using the heated grips and seat.

For a 350cc its not going to break any records but, beats most cars away from the lights and will do motorway speeds all day with 70mpg showing on the TFT screen.

Just had the scooter for 2 months all good so far....

Not had to service as yet but according to my local dealership the service costs are reasonable for first two years, (depending on the amount of miles you cover) with a major at 12000) tell will tell.

The SE has all the gadgets, TFT screen, heated grips, heated seat, traction control, ABS, phone charger plug, the under-seat storage could be better but has enough space for what I would need for day to day, there's also enough space for two helmets when stationary, with BMW flexi storage.