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What to say about the model refreshment, is it worth to update the 2024?
... and TPMS.I like the looks and features of the new C400gt and if buying new today would likely opt for it over a 2024, however the only thing that would tempt me to upgrade from my 2023 would be more hoursepower (bigger displacement engine) and cruise control.
My gosh; I am going to sound like a contrarian here. I think the GT shows a much needed refresh. The adjustable screen and display are both nice features for the way I ride. Topcase being standard seems very interesting too, if that is offered in America. I'm tempted.What to say about the model refreshment, is it worth to update the 2024?
I am certain cost is the issue when deleting cruise from this bike. Still, like you, i just don't understand why it was not offered as an optional purchase. Any modern bike, regardless of large frame or step through, classified as a GT, should have cruise available at least as an option. IMO.I like the looks and features of the new C400gt and if buying new today would likely opt for it over a 2024, however the only thing that would tempt me to upgrade from my 2023 would be more hoursepower (bigger displacement engine) and cruise control.
I believe the Piaggio & Kymco 500 are swing arm machines? I owned 2009 Piaggio. It was a nice scooter. Very fast. It would go at least 105 mph. It was not as refined or as smooth as the BMW C400. Just got back from a 500 mile ride through the Ozarks, and really feel like this BMW is fast enough for the type of riding I do. I do not ride on interstate highways and did not have any issues keeping up with traffic. So I have decided that this scooter is actually big enough for me. I've always had this feeling that you can't have too much power. But I have enough today. Really like this scooter.... and TPMS.
Regarding the engine, I guess a bump up to 400 cc would be nice. Suzuki's current Burgman 400 is within a cc or two of that (but actually makes less horsepower, from what I've been able to read).
But once you start getting bigger than that, you're talking about a different bike. All the bigger scooters -- BMWs extinct 600/650 Sport/GT, Yamaha's T-Max, Suzuki's extinct 650 Burgman, Kymco's AK550, and Honda's X-ADV 750 come to mind (and I think Honda's extinct Silver Wing) -- dispense with the swingarm-mounted engines, in favor of frame-mounted engines, i.e., a completely different design.
By the way, I added a lengthy comment to the Motorcycle.com article -- you'll be able to tell which one, as I harp on the same stuff I rant about on this forum. Maybe if BMW happens to read enough of my comments, they'll decide to make some changes I can get excited about.