2016 BMW C650GT Scooter Details

[@GaryMCurran]

I wish BMW would move away from CV transmission, and adopt a DCT transmission. That would give people the option to use the Automatic mode, but unlike Suzuki's Bergman, the 'Sport' mode would actually mean something. Then, with paddle shifters, you could really have fun with your scooter. I also think that would move the bike into a completely new category, not really a motorcycle, not really a scooter. In fact, I would like to see that across a wider range of motorcycles from BMW, as well as other manufacturers. Honda has the opportunity to appeal to a wide range of potential new riders with DCT, but, at least to me, they don't seem to be aiming at that market. People who have never learned to drive manual transmission are often frustrated with trying to master it, I saw one young lady in my MSF class who was unable to grasp the concept starting out, and had an accident because of it. DCT opens motorcycling up to those people. Scooters, even Maxi Scooters do, too, but not in the same way. There is too many people looking down on Scooters AND DCT as 'not a real motorcyclist', and that drives people away from riding, which is a shame.

[@webbikeworld]

Not sure about that actually, a beginner probably wouldn't want DCT anyway and would just put it in auto mode, like cars, very few people use the paddle shifters or shift modes, they just leave it in auto. Seems like the DCT would just make for more complexity and cost. The CVT and engine on this one are so much fun, I didn't really feel the need for anything different and, in fact, with over 20 bikes to choose from, I kept jumping on this just because it's so much fun and easy to use, don't have to think about shifting.

[@GaryMCurran]

webBikeWorld This is possible, but I'm thinking that if I owned something like this, my purpose for owning any bike is commuting and a bit of touring, day trips or weekend trips, after a while I would want to have a bit of fun on my ride. I use the paddle shifters in my Camry, or the Sport shifter. I believe that I would do the same with a DCT. Of course, I DO know how to shift a manual transmission. I just think that some people would get tired of it after a while. Maybe I'm wrong.

[@1975button]

you're putting the helmets in wrong, front of storage bay, upside down!

[@webbikeworld]

Never heard of that way, the seat has a rounded molding in the rear to fit the top of the helmet.

[@1975button]

webBikeWorld it's how I put my Shoei in every time, upside down, in the front, then you can get another in the back, or a jacket and gloves (I have all my gear under the seat)

[@mib0091]

It's the same with me. My schuberth fits perfectly facing down

[@PolarAttack]

I believe the back rest for the seat is adjustable from the underside with a screwdriver. There should be three different positions for it.

[@webbikeworld]

Yes, it has 3 notches, the seat here is in the farthest rear position, I wish it could be adjusted further to the rear by about another 50 mm or so.