First Ride: BMW C400X 4K

[@ianhall1134]

Good and fair review. I have the C400GT version which has a larger screen and generally looks better (my opinion). I use it for gentle touring and ride out's all over the Peak District and beyond. I can no longer ride bikes (physical restrictions after replacement knees) and find that the BWM is fast enough, very smooth and economical at around 80 miles per gallon. The down sides for the a bike called a GT is that the storage is limited (for a scooter) and you do need a higher screen. I'm 5'9'' and have fitted a screen extender to avoid buffeting. generally a great bike to ride.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks Ian, my GS is due another service so perhaps I’ll try a GT next time. That is if I can get anyone from Vertu Motorrad in Rotherham to respond to my request for a service… I suspect I’ll be heading over to the west of the Pennines again at this rate.

[@philiporourke7896]

That windscreen is ridiculous, great review BTW. Thanx.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

🤣

[@QuoVadis316]

I’ve got the same scooter, and for me this windscreen is perfect. I like to feel “the wind in my hair” 😊 When I want more cover, I’ll take the car

[@edwardsp1916]

Great review, very well narrated. Nice to see a 'motorebike' owner selecting a scooter to test ride.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

I think I’ve ridden everything else. It was fun though. They all are!

[@archer8096]

Excellent review - thanks!

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks, it was fun to try something new.

[@sgsuper1150]

£8000 in my dealer. I think the adv 350 honda is better. Has adjustable screen, more storage and quality forks.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Good to know. I should try one of those! Thanks.

[@doneB830]

Nice one, I have never been a scooter person but that’s quite cool, please do some other makes. Thanks.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks, will do!

[@adrianedwards9710]

Nice to see a scooter test. I like all forms of two wheel transport and also like the xadv Honda but it’s quite expensive being only a couple of grand less than a new Africa twin👍

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Hi Adrian, thanks, it wasn't the most likely choice! I had a look at an X-ADV after I'd done this video, and yes, they are expensive. Perhaps too expensive for what they are. I also think scooters are better as city transport with the ability to go further if required. For off-road, I'm sure the X-ADV has some capability, but the small wheels on the C400X meant I felt rough roads a lot more, so comparing to a 21" trail bike, the X-ADV looks like an expensive option which doesn't really do the ADV bit of the name.

[@robfrancis7561]

That was one good review and even better on a wet road, answers some of the real life questions for us older bikers who unfortunately must consider trading down.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

It’s not trading down 😉. One of the most fun bikes I’ve ridden in the last year was the 19hp RE 350 Meteor. The two bikes that get ridden the least in my garage are 1000cc/130hp+. The ones that get ridden the most are under 40hp. It’s just a different sort of riding.

[@cloggsy1971]

BMW have stopped making the C650 as it didn’t meet Euro5. I own the C400GT & it is superb!

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks, that explains it’s absence! I wonder if it’ll resurface as a 750? The C400 was a lot of fun!

[@cloggsy1971]

@@PeakMotorcycles The Honda Forza 750 looks cracking, but I think Honda have missed a trick by not putting all the heated kit on it that BMW have, also, another glaring omission from Honda is the lack of cruise control 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jonathanambler]

Get mine in 2 weeks. Moving down from an F800 Gsa

[@scotteger6271]

The engine is a rubber damped 350cc single, despite being named a 400. I’ve been looking at a preowned 2019 C400x here in the States. I have issues with right hand numbness due to a bulging disc in my back. Seems like the riding position of scooters don’t aggravate my condition like proper bikes do, so I’m sort of stuck with a scooter at the moment. I’m sure I’ll eventually find a bike that doesn’t bother my hand but I’m not sure what bike that would be.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

I noticed the 350/400 thing after, so put it in the comments. It is quite a different riding position, and now I’m interested in trying a few more. Good luck with finding a bike that works for you.

[@drdoolittle5724]

You might be same as myself - stuck with scooters for ages but someone pointed out the 'new' brands of bikes with feet forward ( RE Meteor 350 & Bellini 502c ) and wow, say bye-bye to the scooter!!

[@PeakMotorcycles]

@@drdoolittle5724 awesome! I think bikes have been getting bigger and faster, and while that has a thrill, on real roads and real life, you can’t really use it. Riding a slow (not that any of these are really slow!) bike fast is more fun than riding a fast bike slow. I’m swapping my 143bhp CB1000R for a 55bhp CCM Spitfire Six and I can’t wait 🤣

[@confusedredditor1660]

I think the interceptor's supposed to have more comfy seats/ riding posture/ergonomics than the conti gt

[@robfrancis7561]

bust my thumb on a falling gs, try a cramp buster on the twist grip.

[@drdoolittle5724]

Good fair review of a Kymco 400 ( which does have adjustable screen ) would you believe, the BMW badge costs a bob more and you get heated everything!

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Sounds like a bob well spent! Heated everything sounds amazing.

[@thosoneill]

It’s not a Kymco it’s a chinese Loncin brand built under licence for bmw

[@mckmck5816]

Thanks Andre. Would the pillion seat get heated as well do you think? I ride my wife’s 125 scooter and I love the low weight and I’m always laughing on it. Brakes are amazing and there is something about not having to change gear. I have a Ktm duke 790 as well so good to get a completely different ride.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Hi, I’m sorry but I don’t know. I had a quick look on the internet and couldn’t find anything conclusive. Even other test rides don’t mention it. If you call your local dealer, I expect they could confirm. Apologies.

[@johnshield8101]

The pillion section of the seat doesn’t heat up.

[@pipolebnene]

Is there a big difference from the x to the gt aside the front of the gt looking much better?

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Not sure, you’d have to check the specs. Perhaps a different tyre pattern and headlamp configuration? Visual preference is of course down to each person and I prefer the X, but then it would be dull if we all liked the same thing 😉

[@andrewstorm8240]

Good review - is it automatic or geared?

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Automatic. Twist and go.

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Hey, do you have a video on the Honda X-ADV yet???????

[@PeakMotorcycles]

I’m afraid not. It is on my list though.

[@χρηστοςΠερδικης-γ9ε]

Hi.. Iam 1.90 high.. Its ok for me this nice scooter??

[@PeakMotorcycles]

I think inside leg is more important than height, but at 1m90 it’s more a question of if it’s too small for you! I expect it would be fine though. I’m 1m85 with a 32” inside leg.

[@jimw7916]

its a Kymco motor.....believe it or not.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

I can believe it. BMW don’t have a lot of experience with engines like this so it makes sense to use a tried and tested platform. Thank you.

[@jimw7916]

@@PeakMotorcycles Im sorry to sound a little heated, BUT, that is NO EXCUSE for a company that makes millions of unreliable , over-engineered, overweight vehicles, with (in some countries) almost ZERO customer care or service. And thats after they charge you a fortune! I'll buy the Kymco.......thanks.