Isn't that true. From the moment i started test riding a c650 sport i started giggling in my helmet like a lunatic. New generation maxi scooters made me question why i clutch. Try one and i bet it will make you too...

Hey that's great. I would agree with the touring comment, you could easily take it touring. Good luck on your new scooter.

I haven't seen or taken a ride on one, but am considering getting it. Do you find the engine to be somewhat noisy when cruising on the highway?

+wattsmichaele Its more a London thing over here and struggles to compete with Japanese stuff on price. nevertheless its a great bike.

Jim Jourdan thanks dude. Appreciate it.

They are great fun to be honest.

Lerxstification thanks dude.

It's a great bike but so is the Suzuki from what I have heard.

Well I think the BMW ticks most of the boxes and would be a great tourer.

+AaTaRee how come it has only 100km on it 2006 old bike?

+MotoExtremeTV because I also have a truck and a SUV

AaTaRee So? 100km it is brand new do u ever ride it or just make 1km a month

ah, sorry, I wrote wrong mileage in post, meant it has 100,000km

Annette Gilliard thanks for the comment. Glad you like it.

Thanks for the sub dude. Do you enjoy the speed 4.

Love it. Handles great, bit of a bitch to ride around in heavy traffic though. Not the best fueling at low rpm! Looks good too.

Id agree with that 👍🏻

It’s a well know saying.

@@birdoneword Perhaps on your side of the pond. It's the first time I had heard it, and it sounds hilarious. Thanks for sharing.

mrcaptaincrazy I liked it.

I guess my humour is a little too dry ;)

Or you just didn't research before making this video?

I know what you mean. By engine braking I meant when I came off the throttle. So it's not technically engine braking like on a normal bike but I know what I meant 👍🏻.

won perng dar I would say you could definitely do a trip on this bike 500k plus.

500 in a day NO PROBLEM! I've Doon 500 miles 2 up in a day this winter in Florida. Mostly interstate, I95, Fla turnpike, I75. Have done several 100-250 mile days on back highways, again 2 up. And only one time got a number butt, on a 1000 mile day solo. This is as comfortable as a Goldwing. While it doesn't have a stereo, I use a Sena so have tunes, GPS, and two way com built right into my helmet.

Who doesn't???!!!!

birdoneword get a burgman 650

burgman executive 650 is the best

Burgmans are big, fat and ugly. This one is way sexier, and same power.

Not particularly noisy from what I remember. The mic is quite sensitive though. Thanks for watching.

birdoneword when you are at 70mph is it fairly relaxed rpm wise? Reason I’m asking is I’m considering one for long distance touring.

Rolling Stone I think it would make an ideal tourer and in fact that’s why most people do buys these as they are too big for just commuting. I’m sure the GT part means ‘grand tourer’. I think it would be a great choice but I’d do ya homework and see about a test ride.

This one is Gas but BMW do a electric scooter too.

bfarm44 thanks for the information

Not that much more than a Burgman

I think you might be on to something.

Yup, and if you want more power, try the Kymco MyRoad 700cc version of this engine. However the BMW has more goodies, handles better, due to a much better suspension, lower lean capability, and fantastic tires. Kymco has been knocking out great engines for years now. And some of their 400-700cc scooers are pretty darn good while costing less.

In a lovely little town called Redditch

Yes England. Thanks for watching

Tiago Ruivo this bike has an automatic clutch

what you mean? does it have gears? like the nc750x?

What's the difference?

CVT and DCT are different things.

I may have but my geography is terrible.

john rutkowsky I will have to give it a try and compare.

i have the new suzuki bergman executive 650 and gotta say its a pleasure to driveonce you drive the suzuki bergman executive you wont wanna drive nothing elsenothing conpares to it bottom line

Have both. The BMW out handles the Burg. Price is very close. The only thing my Burg is better about is it's electronic cruise control. And as soon as the BMW comes off warranty it will have it too. To get the most for your money look at the Honda Silverwing too. Zippier than the Burg, easier to work on than either the Burg or BMW. Easier on fuel than the other two too. Use the money you saved to add the goodies you want. IE heated grips, heated seat, taller or adjustable windshield, top box, etc. Best upgrade for any scooter or motorcycle is a SENA. Gives you two way com. Links to your phone for music and GPS.

Fat arsed bathtub. Classic description lol

Fat arsed bathtub! I've kept with any 600 sport bike, leaves Harley's in the dust. No problem cruising at 120 mph, 2 up. Lots of storage under the seat, plus I added a top box. Seats have controllable settings, independent front and rear and they work great. Hand grips are heated too. Again the heat is adjustable from nice on bare hands on a cool day to warm through your gloves in sub freezing temps. I am only 5'6" and with the windshield up get no buffeting. The little wings under the windshield help keep you dryer in a rain and warmer on a cold day. Yes it ain't cheap. But it is about the same price as the Burgman 650 E. But it gets up and goes faster than the Burgman and cut the corners faster, probably due to the better tires, suspension, and lower lean capability. Has all the electronic goodies except electronic cruise control. As soon as it comes off warranty I will add that. Love this scooter, and I have several motorcycles too. Still for comfort it beats my Triumph ST or my Yamaha VStar. Definitely capable of cross country touring, even 2 up. Think of it as a mini Goldwing.

I've not ridden the Honda. Not everyone buys on price alone though.

Very true.my honda was 8 grand.stopped the last production in 2012.the BMW does have a lot of kit for the money

+Anthony Guest unfortunately for BMW a lot of people just see them as 'expensive' but when you ride the bikes and see the after sale support you get you then realise it's not that bad. Having said that, they would sell more if they were on 0% with a deposit contribution to make them competitive.

The Honda is excellent. Almost as zippy. You won't see or feel a difference until you ride two up. Honda actually has a few inches larger trunk. It's easy to add heated seats and heated grips to the Honda. Giving has a nice adjustable windshield for the Silverwing, or the taller and wider tour windshield.

This is the UK not America.

+birdoneword I am from a sunny part of the world called Hertfordshire :-)

+soup 890 well I won't judge if you don't hold the RR thing against me.

Rob-in-the-Marsh thanks for watching Rob and thanks for the insightful comment.

It's not cheap.

+birdoneword Ouch, it's about 6k too expensive lol

indeed but not everyone buys on price;)

TheMaximBond hahahahahaha that's made my day, you actually made me lol. But you know what they say, it takes a gay to spot a gay.

birdoneword damn rekt

birdoneword just the voice, man, just the voice )) might be just on video.. no offense ;)

TheMaximBond no offence taken mate, it was funny.

@@birdoneword HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, what a headshot you gave him, bro. 😂