The BMW C 400 GT has now arrived in India, and with a starting price of ₹11.50 lakh (what you pay before adding extra costs), it’s the priciest big scooter you can buy here right now. This happened on March 7, 2025.
Let’s look at the BMW C 400 GT in simpler terms:
Price:
- Starting price (before extra costs): ₹11.50 lakh.
- The older model cost a bit less, so this new one is more expensive.
- The total price you pay on the road will change depending on your city and extra charges like registration and insurance. For example, in Delhi, it’s around ₹12.81 lakh, and in Mumbai, about ₹13.27 lakh.
Main Features and Details:
- Engine: 350cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine (this type of engine is common in scooters and motorbikes).
- Power: 33.5 bhp (or about 34 PS) at 7,500 rpm (this tells you how strong the engine is).
- Pulling Power (Torque): 35 Nm at 5,750 rpm (this tells you how quickly it can speed up).
- Gear System: Automatic (CVT), so you don’t need to change gears.
- Top Speed: Around 129-139 kmph (how fast it can go).
- Fuel Use (Claimed): Around 28-28.57 kmpl (how far it can travel on one liter of petrol).
- Fuel Tank Size: 12.8 liters, with about 3 liters as a backup.
- Brakes: Disc brakes on both front (two discs) and back wheels with a special BMW safety system (ABS Pro) that helps you brake safely even when leaning.
- Suspension: Regular forks at the front (like on a bicycle) and a special double arm with adjustable springs at the back for a smooth ride.
- Weight: Around 214-219 kg (how heavy the scooter is).
- Seat Height: 765 mm (how high the seat is from the ground, now a bit lower than before).
- Wheels: Made of light metal, 15-inch at the front and 14-inch at the back.
- Tyres: Special tyres that don’t need tubes, front size 120/70-15, back size 150/70-14.
- Dashboard: A big, colorful 10.25-inch screen that can connect to your phone for maps, music, and calls (if you choose the extra “Connectivity Pro” option, which also lets you see two things on the screen at once). A standard 6.5-inch screen is also available.
- Lights: All lights are LED, including the daytime running lights, taillight, and turn signals.
- Storage: More space under the seat (37.6 liters, enough for a full helmet) and a 4.5-liter storage spot on the right.
- Charging: A USB-C port and a place to hold and charge your phone in the left storage area.
- Keyless Start: You don’t need a physical key to start the scooter.
- Adjustable Windshield: You can change the height of the screen in front to protect you from wind.
- Safety Features:
- Special BMW brakes (ABS Pro) with extra help when braking hard (DBC).
- A system to stop the rear wheel from spinning too much (DTC).
- A system to prevent the rear wheel from locking up when you suddenly let go of the accelerator (MSR).
- Electronic control of the engine speed (Ride-by-Wire).
- Colors: Black and a special white color with gold details (if you choose the “Exclusive” package).
- “Exclusive” Package: Includes the special white paint, gold wheels and brake parts, a black seat with a logo, a darker windshield, shiny metal footrests, and a light that shines the BMW logo on the ground.
- Warranty: Covers problems for three years with no limit on kilometers, and you can pay to extend it.
- Help on the Road: A service that’s available 24/7 if you have problems.
Why it’s the “Most Expensive”:
The BMW C 400 GT costs more than other scooters in India, especially those that use petrol. Only the electric BMW CE 04 scooter costs more. This high price is because it’s a BMW (a well-known brand), it has lots of advanced features and a strong engine, and it’s brought to India fully built from another country.
To sum up:
The new BMW C 400 GT is a big scooter with many features and good performance that’s now available in India. It costs the most for a petrol scooter because of its brand, features, and how it’s brought into the country.