BMW launches the new 2018 C 400 X scooter

BMW has launched its latest bike aimed at the mid-sized super scoot sector – the funky-looking C 400 X.

The German company says that the new bike has a: “Powerful, efficiency-optimised single-cylinder engine combined with CVT transmission, vibration decoupling and ASC.”

The motor kicks out 34bhp. Power transmission is via a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) gearbox and a torsionally stiff drivetrain swing arm with innovative swing arm bearing for minimum vibration.

Automatic Stability Control ASC ensures increased safety during acceleration, especially on slippery surfaces.

The BMW C 400 X has a tubular steel frame. Suspension and damping are taken care of by a telescopic fork at the front and two spring struts at the rear. Brake performance is provided by the twin disc brake at the front in conjunction with a single disc brake at the rear, along with ABS as standard.

The bike gets LED lights as standard and there’s an instrument cluster with 6.5‑inch full-colour TFT screen which is available as an ex-works option. In conjunction with the BMW Motorrad Multi-Controller, this means the rider can access vehicle and connectivity functions quickly and without being distracted from what is happening on the road.

The highlights of the new BMW C 400 X:

• Efficiency-optimised single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 350cc, high torque and CVT gearbox.
• Highly compact design with wet sump lubrication.

• 34bhp at 7,500 rpm and 35Nm at 6,000rpm.
• Electronic fuel injection, digital engine control and ASC.
• Suspension with rugged tubular steel frame.
• Torsionally stiff drivetrain swing arm with innovative swing arm bearing for minimum vibration.
• Telescopic fork at front and two spring struts at rear with ample spring travel.

• Powerful braking system with ABS as standard.
• LED lighting technology as standard.
• Connectivity: Multifunctional instrument cluster with 6.5-inch full-colour TFT screen and numerous features as an ex-works option.
• Generous storage space with two storage compartments and Flexcase.