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THE NEW BMW

C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION PAGE 4

BRIEF DESCRIPTION PAGE 5

DESIGN AND FEATURES PAGE 6

C 600 Sport
C 650 GT

POWERTRAIN PAGE 8
Layout
Performance
Engine
Crankshaft
Balancer Shafts
Connecting Rods and Pistons
Crankcase and Cylinders
Cylinder Head and Valvetrain
Generator and Starter
Cooling System
Lubrication System
Intake System
Exhaust System
CVT Design and Function
CVT Speed/rpm Diagram
Transmission
Secondary Drive

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION PAGE 17

Frame
Telescopic Fork
Single-Lever Swinging Arm
Wheels and Tires
Brakes

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PAGE 20

CAN-Bus
Engine Management
Electronic Immobiliser
Instrument Cluster: Display and Operation
Instrument Cluster: Functions
Way-home Function

EQUIPMENT PAGE 25
Highlights
Options (SA)
Colors
Accessories (SZ)

SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 28

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 3

INTRODUCTION

The world of individual mobility has drastically restrictions, subsidies for the purchase of
changed during the past years. Registration specific vehicle concepts together with a planned
numbers of nearly all vehicle concepts have infrastructure for e-mobility have already made
rapidly increased. Space becomes increasingly considerable progress. The development of the
scarce in the metropolitan areas and the density mobility of the future in these mega-cities will be
of traffic is ever-increasing. The available traffic a key task – in regards to traffic density, spatial
space has not kept pace with this development. requirements, energy consumption, mobility
It is assumed that in 2020 about 55 % of the and lifestyle.
entire world population will be living in large
cities. In addition, current trends such as incre- The BMW Group has taken on the challenge
asing energy costs, more traffic and taxes on of this changing environment and is developing
CO2 emissions will play a decisive role. production solutions for the mobility require-
ments of the future. As an integral part of the
As a consequence, the mobility demands of the BMW Group, BMW Motorrad is thus also tackling
primarily urban population are subject to change. questions that relate to individual mobility on
New requirements regarding individual traffic two wheels and the customer requirements of
are constantly emerging and the mobility of the the future. In this context, BMW Motorrad is
future will have to adapt to these changing expanding its business activities by the “Urban
conditions. European cities, such as e.g. London, Mobility” world of experience. At the same time
Paris, Rome and Barcelona, have already re­- the previous “Urban” world of experience is
sponded to the increasing number of motorised renamed to “Roadster”.
two-wheelers. Measures such as specifically
dedicated lanes and parking areas, access

BMW Motorrad

Worlds of Experience SCOOTER

Enduro Tour Sport Roadster Urban

Mobility

Renamed in 2011 NEW

It was at the 2010 EICMA that BMW Motorrad um maxi scooters have emerged from this
impressively showed what the scooter of the concept study, which will shape the image
future “made by BMW Motorrad” could look like of Urban Mobility from 2012 on.
with its “Concept C”. Two extraordinary premi-

4 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

 BRIEF DESCRIPTION

With the two new scooter models BMW

C 600 Sport and C 650 GT, BMW Motorrad
unites the outstanding riding properties of a
motorcycle with the specific agility and inherent
comfort of a scooter to create an innovative
and dynamic riding experience. Decades
of experience gathered in the manufacture of
motorcycles make it possible to combine
a typical scooter handling with high directional
stability, even at speeds in excess of 75 mph.

Both models are propelled by a new water-

cooled in-line twin with a displacement just
short of 650 ccs. With a torque rating of 49 ft./
lbs. at 6,000 rpm and a horsepower output of
60 hp at 7,500 rpm, this striking engine offers
the highest power in its category. A powerful,
throaty and almost unique sound results from an
offset of 90 degrees between the two conrod
journals. The result: Dissimilar firing intervals
that correspond to those of a 90 degree V twin
together with a distinct reduction of the moments
of inertia compared to other in-line twins. State-
of-the-art catalytic converter technology and
a digital engine management ensure that the in accordance with the EURO 4 standard, whilst
DOHC 4-valve powerplant already complies at the same time ensuring excellent fuel econo-
with the strict emission standards of the future my values.

Typical for a scooter, both BMW C models system is designed as a twin disc arrangement
feature a continuously variable automatic at the front and a single disc that decelerates the
transmission CVT in order to render the often rear wheel, both controlled by the newly developed
annoying need for gear changes in city traffic standard BMW Motorrad ABS system. This
superfluous. The rear wheel is driven by a fully combination ensures the shortest conceivable
enclosed roller chain accommodated in the stopping distances and offers the maximum
oil-filled single-sided swingarm. It is mounted active riding safety possible.
coaxially with respect to the transmission output
shaft, which ensures that no change of length Weather protection that was tried-and-
will occur for the drive chain during compression / tested in the wind tunnel, a generous luggage
rebound of the real wheel suspension. space offer and outstanding rider ergonomics
combined with an exciting design round off
The chassis consists of a telescopic upside- BMW Motorrad’s interpretation of a state-of-
down fork, a tubular steel bridge-type frame with the-art maxi scooter.
partially self-supporting engine and a single-
sided swingarm with horizontally mounted sus- Sporty, agile and equipped with the typical
pension strut. Together with the 15 inch BMW USPs and design features, these two
diameter alloy wheels, outstanding handling BMW scooters are a brilliant entry into the world
properties result at all speeds and under all of urban mobility and document the beginning of
conceivable riding situations. The braking a new era, a new orientation of BMW Motorrad.

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 5

DESIGN AND FEATURES

C 600 Sport The sporty variant of the new scooter family LED unit for the taillight and stop lamp function
features a prominent split face look with an and a separate licence plate illumination.
angular and dynamic design. The front end
sports two symmetric low/high beam headlights
with a parking light accommodated in each unit.
The conventional bulb-equipped turn signals are
integrated into the lateral fairing panels in front
and mounted on the licence plate carrier in the
rear – they are also available in an optional LED
version (SA). The rear light features a combined

A mechanically adjustable windshield protects It may also be used to unlock the fuel filler door
the rider against wind and weather. The dual in the step-through area in front of the seat as
bench seat with a seat height of 31.8 in, the well as the seat itself (mechanical central locking
handlebar position and the rider’s footrests are system).
perfectly tailored to one another and ensure
relaxed yet dynamic ergonomics. Typical for A true innovation is the luggage space concept
a scooter, the handlebar feature the brake lever of the C 600 Sport beneath the seat. While
for the front brake on the right side and the rear riding, the illuminated storage compartment
brake lever on the left. offers sufficient space to accommodate a full-face
helmet and with the vehicle parked, the capacity
The span of both levers may be adjusted to five of the compartment may be increased by pulling
positions. One of the brakes has to be activated a lever beneath the open seat so that a second
and the side stand retracted to allow for engine full-face helmet will fit. The so-called Flexcase®
starting. The side stand is connected to a system is unlocked for this purpose and lowered
separate mechanically actuated brake calliper onto the rear wheel.
on the rear disc via a Bowden cable, which
thus functions as a parking brake as soon as The Flexcase® is manufactured of plastic fabric
the side stand is extended. reinforced with Kevlar and equipped with a solid
bottom. An integrated micro-switch in turn
Luggage compartments are accommodated ensures that the engine of the scooter may not
in the forward part of the step-through area to be started with the compartment lowered. This
the right and left of the handlebars. The left will also be indicated to the rider via a dedicated
glove box sports a standard socket which, in symbol shown in the display of the instrument
combination with the respective adapter, may cluster.
be used to charge a mobile phone or an MP3
player. The ignition/steering lock also locks the The comfortable seat and the fold-out pillion
left-hand glove box in addition to the steering. passenger footpegs offer a relaxed seating
position even for the passenger.

6 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

GT stands for Gran Tourismo, an acronym The standard front LED turn signals are C 650 GT
that makes it clear that the C 650 GT is geared integrated into the rear view mirrors, the rear
more towards touring comfort and suitability counterparts in the taillight unit, which features
for long distances than its sportier sibling the two red bulbs for the stop lamp function and
C 600 Sport. Based on an identical powertrain, two horizontal LED lighting strips for the taillight
frame and suspension, this maxi scooter equally function.
displays a dynamic yet touring-oriented design.
The larger front fairing accommodates a head-
light unit with two H7 low/high beam headlights.
The parking light is realised in the form of three
LED lighting strips.

The standard power windshield and the larger two full-face helmets or larger pieces of luggage.
front fairing together with the lower seating Similar to the C 600 Sport, the seat is kept open
position of 30.7 in. ensure an even better wind with a gas strut to allow for convenient loading
and weather protection for the rider. The air flow and unloading of the luggage compartment.
to the upper body may furthermore be varied The pillion passenger will also find a more com-
with the help of two lateral fold-out air deflectors fortable seating position with a wider rear
located in the cockpit fairing. seating surface and footrests that are integrated
into the body panels.
The handlebar ends and the footrests are located
further away from the rider, realising a more Among others, both models are equipped
stretched seating position in conjunction with with a standard trip computer, an electronic
the comfortable seat. In order to provide even immobilizer of the latest generation (EWS4)
more touring comfort, the seat is equipped with and the BMW Motorrad ABS system. Option
a backrest for the rider that may be adjusted packages allow for the inclusion of, heated hand-
fore/aft and latched in three positions. Brake lebar grips and heated seat as well as a tire pres-
lever, side stand with parking brake function and sure monitoring system (RDC) and a Vehicle Theft
center stand are identical with the parts used Alarm system (VTA) ex-factory.
on the C 600 Sport.
Further BMW Motorrad accessories such
The front luggage compartments are somewhat as Navigator, topcase, luggage space products,
larger with the left one also sporting a socket rider equipment and many more are available
and locking function via the steering/ignition through the BMW Motorrad dealership and
lock. Plenty of storage space is available beneath specifically tailored to the needs of the riders
the seat, which is opened via the steering/ of the maxi scooters.
ignition lock and folded forward, to accommodate

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 7

POWERTRAIN

LAYOUT The powertrain of BMW Motorrad’s maxi exchange also benefits from the forward inclined
scooters is a so-called drive assembly. With mounting position, since it allows for a straight
this design, a compact housing accommodates and almost vertical flow of the intake air into the
internal combustion engine, continuously cylinder head (downdraft).
variable CVT transmission, centrifugal clutch
and reduction gear for the secondary drive. The drive assembly is designed as a partially
self-supporting component that is rigidly bolted
The cylinder bank of the water-cooled in-line to the frame and designed as a stiff unit to
twin is inclined forward by 70 degrees to thus cater for this function. Including electric starter
ensure a low center of gravity and a balanced and throttle body assembly, the weight of the
weight distribution. This arrangement equally complete powertrain is 179 lbs. The slim design
helps to realize a low and comfortable step- of only 19 in. wide provides plenty of banking
through area in front of the seat. The charge clearance despite the low mounting position and
achieves excellent all-round performance.

The design of the powerplant, CVT and secon-

dary drive as a complete package ensures
excellent acceleration values, whilst at the same
time providing sufficient rpm reserves to allow
for a relaxed and economic scooter ride even at
speeds in excess of 75 mph.

PERFORMANCE The 60 hp and 49 ft./lbs. accelerate the Also outside of the city, the two models are
C 600 Sport with its operational weight of able to provide plenty of riding pleasure due to
549 lbs. from 0 to 62 mph in 7.1 seconds their abundant low-end torque. The C 600 Sport
(C 650 GT, 575 lbs. in 7.5 seconds). only takes 4.1 seconds to cover the range from
31 – 62 mph and the C 650 GT 4.5 seconds.
50 90

Thanks to the latest fuel injection technology

45
44 kW
(7,500 rpm) 85
with A/F control, the 4.2 gallon fuel tank will only
have to be replenished with 1.2 gallons of 95
RON premium fuel after covering 62 miles at a
constant speed of 62 mph.
40 80
P_EG = HORSEPOWER OUTPUT [kW]

35 75

30 70
MD_EG = TORQUE RATING [Nm]

66 Nm
(6,000 rpm)

25 65

20 60

15 55

10 50
2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000
N_MOT = ENGINE SPEED [rpm]

8 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

The heart and soul of both BMW maxi scooters ENGINE
is the 647 cc in-line twin powerplant.

The 90 degree offset between the conrod

journals is responsible for the characteristic
running properties of the engine, which means
that whenever the piston of cylinder 1 (left in
the direction of travel) is in the TDC, the piston
of cylinder 2 will be half-way between TDC
and BDC.

This results in an asymmetric firing interval of

450 and 270 degrees crank angle respectively,
which corresponds to the same firing order and
thus character of a typical V twin with a cylinder
angle of 90 degrees.

0° 180° 360° 540° 720° 180° 360° 540° 720°

90° 270° 450° 630° 90° 270° 450° 630°

Cylinder 1 Combustion Exhaust Inlet Compression Combustion Exhaust Inlet Compression

Cylinder 2 Inlet Compression Combustion Exhaust Inlet Compression Combustion Exhaust Inlet

Firing interval 0° 270° 450° 270° 450°

On account of the fact that the pistons will not the generator side. Both balancer shafts in turn
simultaneously change their direction of travel sport two counterweights that are offset by 90
at the respective dead centers, the moments degrees and rotate with crankshaft speed, but in
and forces of inertia are automatically reduced. opposite direction. This arrangement for mass
In order to almost fully balance the remaining compensation operates with low friction losses,
forces and moments and to ensure a smooth a fact that is beneficial for the efficiency of the
and low-vibration engine operation, the cranks- powertrain.
haft drives two balancer shafts via spur gears on

The crankshaft is forged of high-strength steel main bearings. The sprocket to drive the pri- CRANKSHAFT
and features a stroke of 66 mm. It is supported mary tooth-type chain of the CVT input shaft
in three bearing positions with plain multi-layer is accommodated next to the center crankshaft
bearings. The 42 mm conrod journal diameter bearing and that for the timing chain on the right
corresponds to the diameter of the crankshaft side is directly milled onto the crankshaft.

The balancer shafts are equally forged com- housing cover form the crankcase ventilation BALANCER SHAFTS
ponents and supported in three plain bearings. based on the rotary principle. The right side
The upper balancer shaft features a radial bore of the lower balancer shaft in turn drives the
through the counterweight that faces towards coolant pump, whilst the dual oil pump is driven
the center of the axis on the right side. A second by a constant-mesh spur gear that connects
axial bore and a hose fitting on the engine the oil pump shaft to the lower balancer shaft.

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 9

POWERTRAIN

CONNECTING RODS The 113 mm conrods are steel forgings and In conjunction with the combustion chamber in
AND PISTONS conventionally machined, which means that the the cylinder head, a compression ratio of 11.6 : 1
42 mm big-end bearing of the conrods are split is thus realised. The weight of the pistons is as
and face-milled. In addition to their attachment low as 210 grams each and they feature an axial
with conrod bolts, dowel pins are used to align offset of 0.8 mm towards the intake side, i.e. the
the bearing cap with the conrod. The small-end pressure side. For enhanced heat dissipation the
conrod eye uses a brass sleeve to accommodate pistons are cooled from the bottom via oil injectors
the gudgeon pin of 18 mm. The alloy slipper in the crankcase with an opening pressure of
pistons are cast components with a nominal dia- approx. 2.5 bar, which directly squirts oil onto
meter of 79 mm and a total height of 36.8 mm. the underside of the piston crown.

CRANKCASE AND The upper crankcase half is manufactured as a The dual oil pump is also directly bolted to
CYLINDERS die-cast alloy cylinder block in open-deck design the bedplate. The lower crankcase half, which
and utilises two cast-in grey cast iron cylinder extends up to the transmission output shaft,
liners, honed to a nominal diameter of 79 mm. sports two bearing positions for the input and
The crankcase is horizontally split at the level of output shafts and also accommodates the oil
the crankshaft bearings. tank of the dry sump lubrication system.

A so-called bedplate accommodates the lower The oil fill volume is 3.5 quarts for the initial
three crankshaft main bearing shells as well as charge. In a seperate space in the rear of the
the lower six bearing shells of the balancer shaft. poweplant accommodates the helical-cut
It is bolted to the crankcase as a complete unit 3-shaft transmission to the final drive. 330 ml
in multiple locations. An aperture for the tooth- of SAE90 weight oil are used for lubricating the
type chain to the input shaft of the CVT is the transmission.
only opening in the bedplate.

10 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

Cylinder head and valvetrain are designed The diameter of the valve stems is 5 mm and CYLINDER HEAD
as a DOHC unit with the camshafts driven via they are guided in sintered valve guides. Closing AND VALVETRAIN
sprockets and a tooth-type chain. The pickup for is ensured by eight identical valve springs. The
the camshaft sensor of the engine management valve angles of 12 degrees at the intake and
is located on the intake camshaft. The chain 14 degrees at the exhaust side help to realise
is routed around the sprockets, using a guide a compact combustion chamber together with
and tensioner rail as well as a spring-loaded excellent flow conditions for the gas exchange
cam chain tensioner to ensure zero play. The and thus an efficient combustion process.
cam­shafts are clear chill casting components
and hollow, they are directly supported in the
cylinder head. One guide tube per spark plug is
installed through the bearing plate, sealed with
an O-ring towards the pencil-type ignition coils.

The valves are actuated by the cam­

shaft via tappets with a diameter of
28 mm and shims are accommodated
beneath the tappets to adjust the
valve clearance. The intake valve
diameter is 31.5 mm and that on
the exhaust side 27.1 mm.

The rotor of the 588 W permanent magnet to identify the TDC of cylinder 1. A sprag-type GENERATOR AND
alternator is bolted to the crankshaft on the left overrunning clutch is mounted inside of the STARTER
side of the engine. The stator windings package alternator wheel, which meshes with the gear
is accommodated inside the housing cover. The of the overrunning clutch, mounted in a bronze
rotor includes pickups for the inductive cranks- bushing on the crankshaft. A 600 W permanent-
haft sensor. Single teeth are spaced around the magnet starter motor turns the crankshaft via
entire circumference at intervals of 6 degrees an intermediate gear when­ever the engine is
and two teeth were omitted at a defined position started.
(60 – 2), which enables the engine management

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POWERTRAIN

COOLING SYSTEM The ingenious engine cooling concept of The coolant flows through the radiator in
both maxi scooters, designed according to the a U-shaped motion from bottom to top to ensure
standards of BMW Motorrad, is characterised a rapid heat exchange. A lateral plastic case
by short warm-up periods and a high cooling on the radiator accommodates an expansion-
performance for urban stop-and-go traffic element thermostat with an opening temperature
conditions. The coolant enters the engine on of 185° F (85 °C). The system is thus designed
the hotter exhaust side and flows transversely as a bypass circuit with a maximum pressure of
through the cylinder head (cross-flow), from 1.4 bar which, in conjunction with the additional
where it is routed to and cooled in a compact oil/water heat exchanger, ensures that the
alloy radiator, located favorably with respect to necessary operating temperature is reached
center of gravity and air flow. The open-deck quickly and also a balanced thermal climate of
design promotes rapid heat dissipation. the 2-cylinder powerplant is maintained under all
operating conditions.

The water pump is driven via the square end

on the lower balancer shaft with a transmission
ratio of 1 : 1. The coolant expansion tank in the
right-hand footwell area is accessible through
a service door above the floorboard. From a
water temperature of 208.4° F (98 °C) on, an
electric fan will automatically be activated to
ensure proper cooling at low riding speeds or
when stopped.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM The lubrication system is designed as a electric oil level sensor is integrated into the oil
dry-sump system with a dual oil pump. The oil tank, which outputs a warning in the instrument
is extracted at the lowest point of the crankcase cluster whenever the oil level is too low. The
beneath the bedplate and pumped to the oil filler opening of the oil tank is closed with an
tank in front of the transmission space. An easily accessible dipstick. On the C 650 GT,
the filler opening is located beneath a service
door of the pillion passenger footrest; on the
C 600 Sport two fairing screws will have to be
removed to check or replenish the oil level.

The lubricating oil pump extracts oil from the

oil tank and supplies it through the main-flow
oil filter and the oil/water heat exchanger to the
bearing positions in the engine and cylinder
head, the input shaft and the oil injectors
for piston cooling. A control valve with an opening
pressure of approx. 4 bar is installed in the oil
pump housing.

The oil pump is driven by the lower balancer

shaft via a pair of gears.

12 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

The plastic intake system consists of intake The air box with a volume of 6.7 liters is located INTAKE SYSTEM
snorkel with integrated air filter and an airbox directly above the engine and contributes to the
with tuned intake tracts. The overall weight of sophisticated power and torque development
the unit is only 2.43 lbs. Fresh air is drawn in especially at low engine speeds. A so-called
through an intake snorkel that is integrated into Helmholtz resonator is integrated into the intake
the vehicle’s front end and enters a filter element snorkel. With this system an additional resonance
with a paper surface area of approx. 2,400 cm2, space was created in order to reflect the sound
from where it is routed to the air box. The optimal waves and thus reduce the intake noise level.
position and design of the air box is enabled due
to the forwardly inclined mounting position of Two 250 mm intake tracts are located in the
the powerplant. clean air sector of the air box and upstream of
the throttle bodies, which are designed as dual
units with a diameter of 38 mm each, opened
and closed with the twist grip via two throttle
cables (opener and closer). Due to this specific
design, a weaker return spring may be selected,
which makes actuation of the twist grip easier.

The intake silencer features an integrated

stepper motor, which regulates the idle speed
and air volume of the twin through bypass
openings.

The exhaust system is mounted beneath the and mounted between Y-pipe and catalytic EXHAUST SYSTEM
engine, resulting in a very low center of gravity converter, vertical to the direction of the exhaust
to enable the two maxi scooters to achieve flow. This arrangement enables a rapid heating
typical motorcycle riding properties. up of the sensor, which is responsible for the
fact that A/F control is activated as soon as the
The two separate headers are joined to a coolant reaches a temperature of 64.4° F (18
Y-pipe, routed to the catalytic converter that is °C).
accommodated in the large pre-silencer. The
metal substrate catalyst features a cell density The entire exhaust system is manufactured of
of 200 cells/square inch and is equipped with a stainless steel and features a volume of 6.5 litres.
rhodium-palladium coating for high temperature It gives the maxi scooters a powerful sound.
resistance and a long service life. The exhaust
gas flow will enter the first of three chambers of
the absorption/reflection pre-
silencer after passing through
the catalytic converter.

The exhaust gas will be

emitted to the environment
through a rear silencer. The oxygen
sensor is a so-called discrete-level sensor

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POWERTRAIN

CVT DESIGN The BMW scooters utilize a continuously belt contacts the smallest diameter there. This
AND FUNCTION variable automatic transmission (CVT) to trans- automatically achieves the lowest transmission
fer the power from the engine to the rear wheel. ratio (2.41 : 1).
This system does not require the rider to change
gears or operate a clutch lever and therefore To pull-away from a stand still, the engine speed
remains easy to use even when congested traffic will have to be increased until the centrifugal
conditions are encountered. clutch transmits power. The shoes of the clutch
are forced towards the outside by the centrifugal
This “variomatic” system primarily consists of force and contacts the inside of the clutch drum.
two pairs of conical discs and a drive belt. One The latter is connected to the CVT output shaft
of the disc pairs is mounted on the input shaft, via a spline, designed as the input shaft of the
driven by a tooth-type chain from the crankshaft reduction gear of the 3-gear transmission on the
(31 teeth) via a torque cushion (33 teeth – dri- other end of the power­plant.
ving the input shaft). The second pair of discs
in turn is accommodated on the drive shaft of Due to the high engine torque and the dimensi-
the reduction gear (CVT's output shaft) together oning of the components that is consequently
with the clutch anchor plate. On each set, one of required, both CVT shafts are mounted in the
the conical discs is axially movable on the shaft, in low-friction rolling bearings. A disc on each of
whereas the second one is fixed. A wide belt the CVT shafts is designed as a fan to cool the
transmits the engine speed from the first to the belt and clutch. To prevent dirt from entering
second pair of discs, changing the transmission the CVT, removable foam inserts are used as air
ratio from “slow” to “fast”. At low engine speeds, filters in the drive assembly.
the disc pair on the output shaft is compressed
by a helical spring, i.e. the belt contacts the
largest diameter of the cone on that end. The
length and wedge shape of the specifically
designed belt ensures that the disc pair on the
input end is forced apart, which means that the

14 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

The centrifugal clutch begins to activate against the ramp plate and exert a precisely CVT SPEED/
at approx. 2,200 rpm and is fully closed from calculated adjustment force on the movable disc. RPM DIAGRAM
approx. 4,200 rpm on. Under full throttle
acceleration, the lowest transmission ratio will In order to optimally capitalize the available
automatically be maintained until a speed of power and thus achieve maximum dynamism
about 31 mph is reached, with the engine and efficiency of the powertrain, the roller-type
speed increasing to approx. 5,800 rpm. In parallel weights were designed so that the CVT ratio lies
to the increase of the engine speed, the centri- as close as possible to the engine speed range
fugal force increases continuously at the roller- where the maximum engine torque (49 ft./lbs. @
type weights of the input shaft, which are braced 6,000 rpm) is delivered.

9000

8000
i = 2.41:1 i = 1:1
7000
Engine speed [rpm]

6000

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Road speed [km/h]

From an engine speed of 5,800 rpm on, the take place from a speed of 68 mph on and the
adjustment force is high enough to compress increase of the road speed up to top speed is
the discs against the tractive force of the drive realized exclusively by raising the engine speed.
belt and to force the drive belt onto a larger cone
diameter. The spring rate of the pressure spring Whenever the vehicle is decelerated or the rider
on the driven shaft end is tuned to where the backs off the throttle, the process will be reversed.
discs are forced apart by the tractive force of the The engine speed and thus the centrifugal
drive belt to thus continuously vary the trans- force on the roller-type weights decreases, the
mission ratio to “fast” with increasing centrifugal tractive force of the belt drops and the pressu-
force on the rollers. re spring in the driven shaft will compress the
discs. The drive belt will thus force the discs on
The engine speed will remain nearly constant the driven shaft apart and the transmission ratio
between approx. 31 and 68 mph and the will be reduced. The shoes of the centrifugal
transmission ratio will change during this clutch will automatically disengage from the
phase from the lowest ratio of 2.41 : 1 to the clutch drum and the power between input and
maximum ratio of 1.0 : 1, dependent on the output shaft is interrupted.
speed of the vehicle. No further adjustment will

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POWERTRAIN

TRANSMISSION The two gear pairs of the helical-cut 3-shaft mediate shaft. The second gear on this shaft
transmission establish the necessary trans­ has 29 teeth and these in turn drive the 47 teeth
mission ratio of 2.72 : 1 to the secondary drive of the output shaft, realizing the same direction
and allow for a coaxial mounting of the single- of rotation as the input shaft.
sided swingarm. For this purpose the output
shaft, which accommodates the sprocket of The shafts are supported in low-friction rolling
the chain drive to the rear wheel, is designed bearings. The shafts as such are secured by
as a hollow unit and sealed with oil seals. The circlips on account of the high axial forces that
mounting bolt (axle) of the single-sided swing- result from the helical cut gears and are lubrica-
arm is installed through the hollow output shaft. ted with 330 ml of transmission oil.

The 28 teeth transmission input shaft meshes

with and drives the 47 teeth dual gear inter­

SECONDARY DRIVE The power is transmitted from the transmission the powertrain. The chain is not equipped with
output to the rear wheel via a 525 roller chain a tensioner mechanism, but is rather guided
with 72 links. The chain is oil immersed within within the swingarm by plastic chain guides. A
the enclosed single-sided swingarm, which change of length whenever the suspension is
means that it is constantly cooled and lubricated. compressed or rebound is eliminated due to the
This in turn ensures a long service life and coaxial mounting.
keeps the rider from constantly having to worry
about the chain. The oil for the chain (750 ml) is A steel wheel flange is mounted on the wheel
changed in the framework of the regular BMW axle, used to properly align the rear wheel that
service intervals, where the chain will also be is secured with 5 lug bolts. The rear wheel may
inspected for wear. be removed to change the tire in only a few
operations due to the utilisation of a single-sided
The transmission ratio of 1.687 results from swingarm.
16 teeth on the front sprocket and 27 teeth
on the rear one. The rear sprocket is bolted to The area of the front sprocket features
the wheel axle via 4 silentblocks to cushion the an additionally sealed housing cover for the
influence of the road from the rear wheel to swingarm.

16 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

 CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

The development objective for the C 600 Sport The elements that accommodate the swingarm FRAME
as well as for the C 650 GT was to realize riding mounts and carry the center as well as side
properties that are typical for BMW Motorrad stands are die-cast alloy components that are
under all conceivable conditions. Both scooters bolted to the rear end of the frame. The rearward
are thus equipped with a chassis and suspension frame section that carries the seat and luggage
that is characterized by nimble handling, precise system is also a welded tubular steel design
steer-in behavior and excellent directional and bolted to the main frame. The lateral fairing
stability at all speeds. panel mounting brackets and the brackets for
the front fairing are bolted to the main frame
The “backbone” is a bridge-type frame that is and may be replaced individually, if damaged
welded together using steel tubes and forgings in a crash. The steering head is supported in
and extends from the steering head bearing extremely low-friction separable ball bearings
to the rearward powertrain mounts. Due to the that are already known from the S 1000 RR.
ingenious balance of masses of the 2-cylinder
engine, the powertrain unit may be rigidly bolted
to the frame compound as a partially self-
supporting element.

The telescopic upside-down fork and the head angle of 64.6 degrees and a castor of 3.6
single-sided swingarm with lateral horizontal in. (92 mm) result. The main frame of C 600
suspension strut and 15 inch wheels ultimately Sport and C 650 GT are identical, rear frame
establish the contact with the road. A wheelba- section, fairing mounting brackets and down-
se of 62.6 in. in normal position with a steering tubes differ depending on the model.

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 17

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

TELESCOPIC FORK The front wheel is suspended in an upside- torsional stiffness of the system. The left
down fork with a slider diameter of 40 mm and fork leg incorporates the coil spring with linear
a suspension travel of 4.5 in. The windings.
inversed arrangement of sliders and
stanchions of this specific design In addition to the spring, the right fork
helps to reduce the unsprung leg also features a damper unit for
masses and increases the stability pressure and rebound. Depending on
of the front suspension. The the model, different tubular handlebars
lower and upper fork bridges are mounted on the upper fork bridge.
are forged steel components The handlebar ends of the C 600 Sport
and also contribute to the are about 2 in. closer to the rider and
lower.

SINGLE-LEVER The alloy die-cast rear swingarm with lateral swingarm axle is routed through the
SWINGING ARM suspension strut provides a suspension travel of transmission output shaft and clamped in the
4.5 in. for the rear wheel. The suspension strut swingarm. The wide spacing of the swingarm
is designed as a single-tube unit and transfers mounts – usually a typical motorcycle feature –
the forces nearly horizontally into the frame. The contributes to the excellent directional stability.
result is an extremely torsionally rigid rear wheel The coaxial swingarm mounts have been paten-
suspension. ted by BMW ever since the G 450 X.

Both models allow for an adjustment of the The specific design of the single-sided swing-
spring preload of the rear suspension strut in arm and the lateral suspension strut result
seven stages with the help of a spanner wrench. in a very motorcycle-like appearance with un­-
The swingarm is supported in the frame in obstructed view of the rear wheel – particularly
tapered roller bearings with zero play and the on the C 600 Sport.

18 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

In order to ensure the riding properties of a monitoring system (RDC), the rider will be able WHEELS AND TYRES
motorcycle, both BMW scooters are equipped to read the tire pressure in the instrument
with 15" alloy rims in front and in the rear. cluster via the trip computer function.
The rim width is 3.5" in front and 5.5" in the
rear. The rims are die-cast alloy components
with a 5-spoke design, painted in black for
the C 660 Sport to emphasise its dynamic
appearance. The valves of the tubeless tires
are located outside of the rim centerline and
inclined at an angle towards the outside for
better accessibility. The front wheel is mounted
in the fork legs with a floating axle, while the rear
wheel is bolted to the steel hub carrier with 5 lug
bolts. The tire sizes also feature nearly motorcy-
cle dimensions.

The front tire of the BMW scooters is a

120 mm tire with a 70 per cent aspect ratio and
a 160/60 counterpart is mounted on the rear
rim. If equipped with the optional tire pressure

In combination with the standard BMW erates the rear wheel. The span of both levers BRAKES
Motorrad ABS, the generously dimensioned may be adjusted to five positions. The piston
braking system provides maximum active safety. diameter of the master brake cylinders is
Two fixed perforated brake discs with a diameter 12.7 mm for the front and 14 mm for the rear
of 270 mm are bolted to the front rim. One each brake.
dual-piston floating calliper with a piston diameter
of 25.4 mm and sintered metal brake pads ena- Both brake master cylinders are machined
bles optimal deceleration. The rear wheel is slo- inside in the area of the compensation bore for
wed down by a dual-piston floating calliper with utilization with the standard ABS. This makes
a piston diameter of 27 mm that has a firm grip the usually used central valve to protect the
on the fixed 270 mm brake disc that is bolted primary brake cups during decelerations in
to the rear wheel. The brake pads use organic the ABS mode superfluous. As is typical for
friction material. BMW Motorrad, all brake lines are designed as
steel-braided hoses. The latest BMW Motorrad
An additional single-piston floating calliper is ABS of Bosch with the designation 9M is used
installed on the rear wheel, activated by an adju- for the scooters. It is the logical evolution of the
stable Bowden cable whenever the side stand predecessor system 8M and characterized by an
is extended. This parking brake prevents any enormous reduction of package space. The new
unintentional rolling of the scooter as long as the control unit that consists of pump motor, ECU
side stand is extended. Typical for scooters, the and hydraulic unit thus weighs as little as 700
right-hand lever actuates the front wheel grams. The function of the ABS control
brake, while the left-hand counterpart decel­ corresponds to that of the predecessor system.

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 19

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN-bUS The tried-and-tested electrical system of the All control units feature a comprehensive self-
current BMW motorcycle models is also used on diagnosis functionality and will save the respective
both scooter models of BMW. fault message in case of a fault occurring, which
may be read out and diagnosed using the
The electrical system consists of a CAN-bus BMW Motorrad workshop system. In this case,
system (Controller Area Network) with the the BMS-E will assume the gateway function for
instru­ment cluster (I-cluster), engine control unit the workshop system. The scope of software
(BMS-E) and ABS control unit networked for and hardware utilised on the respective vehicle
the standard version of the scooter. The Vehicle together with the optionally installed equipment
Theft Alarm system (VTA) and the tire pressure are listed in the vehicle order (FA) and the first
monitoring system (RDC) will be installed if the stage of the 17-digit vehicle identification number
respective optional equipment is ordered. (VIN). This information is saved in the instrument
cluster (prio1) and in the BMS-E (prio2).

Battery
Socket Ignition lock
- + F6
F7
Licence
X plate lamp

Accessories
connector
F4

F9
30 A F 10
F2 F8 F3
30 A

Diagnosis
I-cluster BMS-E ABS VTA / RDC
120 Ohm Gateway 120 Ohm
Diagnosis
WL

CAN-high
CAN-low

In addition to the actual display function, The energy accumulator of the BMW scooters
the I-cluster control unit of the BMW scooters is a maintenance-free 12V AGM battery,
also incorporates the essential features of located behind the forward right lateral fairing
the vehicle’s electrical system – assumed by panel. While riding, the battery will be charged
the central vehicle electrical system (ZFE) on by a permanent-magnet alternator on the left
the remaining BMW motorcycles. The latest crankshaft journal with an output power of
generation of electronic immobiliser (EWS4) is 588 W. The 3-phase AC voltage thus produced
addition­ally integrated into the I-cluster. is converted to 14.2 DC voltage by an electronic
rectifier and supplied to the vehicle’s electrical
The electronic engine control unit (BMS-E) system.
uses state-of-the-art microprocessors to control
the entire engine operation of the twin power- The starter motor used is a permanent-magnet
plant and ensures excellent fuel efficiency and starter, switched by a relay through the engine
compliance with the Euro4 exhaust emission management. The forward left glove box is
standard. Just like the I-cluster, the BMS-E is equipped with a fused socket that is directly
the second control unit that participates in the connected to the battery. This socket may be
authentication of the vehicle key in the frame- used to either recharge the vehicle battery or –
work of the new EWS4. using the respective adapter – operate electrical
consumers.

20 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

The new BMW scooters are equipped with correction functions to determine individually ENGINE MANAGEMENT
a progressive and extremely compact digital tailored values for injection quantity and ignition
engine management (BMS-E = BMW engine timing. The fuel required is premium unleaded
management E). The most important features with a minimum octane rating of 95.
are a fully-sequential cylinder-selective fuel
injection and ignition for both cylinders, rapid A typical feature for a scooter: Start suppression –
processing of comprehensive sensor signals the scooter may only be started if the side stand
by state-of-the-art micro-electronics and self- is retracted and one of the two brake levers is
diagnosis. pulled at the same time. With the C 600 Sport,
the Flexcase® must furthermore be closed.
The engine management with Alpha-N control
takes into consideration manifold parameters.
It thus enables a targeted torque output as well
as a fine-tuning and adaptation of the engine
operation to the most varied marginal condi-
tions.

The basis of the engine manage-

ment is the aspirated air quantity,
which is determined indirectly
through throttle angle and engi-
ne speed. Additional engine
and environmental parameters
(among others engine tempera-
ture, air temperature and ambient
air pressure) are used by the
engine management together
with saved characteristic maps and

Crankshaft position and engine speed are

determined via an inductive sensor on the alter-
nator rotor and allocated to the proper working
cycle by means of the hall-effect sensor on the on the torque demand and is compared with
camshaft. The throttle position is determined by the engine temperature and the values of the
a sliding potentiometer and utilized together with oxygen sensor.
the values of the intake temperature sensor NTC
and of the ambient pressure sensor integrated With the throttle valve closed, the idle speed is
into the control unit to calculate the air quantity controlled by a stepper motor in the air box as a
aspirated. recircultating air system. Idle speed is 1,250 rpm
with a warm engine and the maximum engine
A master relay supplies the injectors, ignition speed is 8,500 rpm. A/F control already starts
coils, oxygen sensor heater and the fuel pump whenever the engine has reached a temperature
relay with voltage. The fuel pump relay operates of 64.4° F (18 °C) and an electric fan behind the
the in-tank fuel pump. Fuel is supplied by a single- radiator is switched on via a fan relay as soon as
line system without return line with a constant the engine temperature is above 208° F (98 °C).
pressure of 3 bar and enabled by a pressure If the coolant temperature exceeds 244° F (118
regulator valve within the fuel pump. The injec- °C) or the oil tem­perature 302° F (150 °C), an
tion period of both injectors primarily depends overtemperature warning will be displayed in the
instrument cluster.

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 21

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC For the very first time with BMW Motorrad, algorithm that corresponds to VIN and key data,
IMMOBILIzER a new generation of electronic immobilisers the transponder will be requested to generate
(EWS4) is used on the maxi scooters. Maximum the appropriate Secret Key (SK). This SK will
dependability and the best possible protection then be verified for correctness in a challenge-
against unauthorised engine start without the response process (CR) by the evaluation circuit
correct vehicle key characterize the new system. in the I-cluster.

An essential difference vis-à-vis the EWS3 Once the key is “authorised” by the instrument
that is otherwise used with BMW Motorrad is cluster, the second verification step between
the fact that two ECUs are now responsible I-cluster and BMS-E will occur after the first
for enabling the start. The second factor is the one between I-cluster and vehicle key has been
sensitive evaluation circuit that reads out the completed. The SK created will be compared
transponder (artificial term created from trans- with the code saved in the BMS-E that corre­
mitter and responder) in the vehicle key, which sponds to the VIN and checked for validity.
is no longer accommodated in the annular aerial,
but rather in the I-cluster. This authentication process is transmitted via
the CAN-bus. Only if the engine management
The key data of up to ten vehicle keys are ECU assesses this second step to also be valid,
saved in the I-cluster. Whenever the ignition is the BMS-E will send a feedback to the I-cluster
switched on, the annular aerial in the ignition via the CAN-bus and will enable the activation of
lock will be powered up and activate the ignition, fuel injection and starter.
transponder in the key. Based on a secret

BMS-E I-cluster

Microprocessor Microprocessor

Secret Secret Annular aerial

algorithm algorithm
Transponder

CAN
CR*
high
Random number Random number
generator generator
CR*
CAN
low

Secret Secret
key (SK) key (SK)

CR*: Challenge /Response

If the key is lost, the BMW workshop system seven. If the BMS-E or the I-cluster control unit
may be used – as was the case in the past – to are replaced, the vehicle may be started only
disable or again enable the respective key. The if the replacement procedure was performed
vehicles come with three keys, which means properly beforehand using the BMW workshop
that the maximum number of keys that may be system.
ordered through the BMW Motorrad partner is

22 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

The information center of the BMW scooter various LED indicators and warning lamps. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER:
consists of a large and easy-to-read liquid crystal Background illumination is provided in an easy- DISPLAY AND OPERATION
display (LCD), an analog speedometer and to-read and pleasant orange – well known
from the BMW automobiles. The background
illumination cannot dimmed.

The tachometer and the fuel level display are

realized as bar displays and blend in perfectly
with the looks of the simulated round instru-
ments.

The indicators for left/right turn signals, The current status of heated handlebar
high beam, fuel reserve of approx. .8 gallons, grips and heated seat for the rider (option) will
ABS, general warning lamp, engine warning be displayed in the LCD using the well-known
lamp (MIL) and VTA control LED (option) are BMW icons. In addition to the two manual
realized by LED icons. heating stages 1 and 2, a third automatic heating
stage “A” is also available. In order to control
An integrated trip computer is standard, the intensity of the heat provided, it utilizes para-
accessible via the left-hand multi-function switch. meters such as engine speed, vehicle speed
Repeat pressing of the information button will and engine temperature in addition to the ambi-
display ambient temperature (with ice warning ent temperature.
below 37.4° F (3 °C), average speed, average
fuel consumption, momentary fuel consumption, The date may be reset if the information button
date, oil level information and – with the optional is pressed longer than 3 seconds whenever the
RDC – front/rear tire pressure. date is displayed. The time may be reset if the
trip button is depressed longer than 3 seconds
Display of a defect in the lighting system that in all other trip computer menus. In both cases
was identified by the instrument cluster as well the numerical value will be increased by pushing
as display of a pending service date will follow the top trip button “+” and decreased by
the same format of the current BMW motor­ pushing the bottom information button “-“.
cycles.

The trip button on the left-hand multi-function

switch toggles the display from total mileage
(odometer) to Trip 1, Trip 2, and Trip A. Trip A
is the automatically activated trip odometer
that will be reset over night after the ignition
is switched off for approx. 5 hours. Whenever
a fuel reserve of approx. .8 gallons is reached,
the odometer reading will automatically shift
to “Trip Reserve” and will count the distance
covered since the reserve signal was displayed.

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 23

 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: Apart from a comprehensive scope of display more connected to the I-cluster. The fuel
FUNCTIONS functions and operation of the EWS4, the instru- level sensor is a tubular-type sensor with a float
ment cluster will also be responsible for control that is capable of accurately determining the
of the entire electrical system. A 58-terminal fuel level in the 4.2 gallon sheet steel fuel tank
central connector is located on the rear of the via a resistance wire. With the C 600 Sport, the
ECU and makes clear, how comprehensive the luggage compartment switch of the Flexcase®
I-cluster functions are. The switch positions and on the C 650 GT the activation of the power
of the left-hand multi-function switch and – with windshield mark the differences in functionality
the exception of the kill / starter switch – all between the two models.
statuses of the right-hand multi-function switch
are also transmitted to the ECU through this All outputs – already known from the ZFE –
connector. are power monitored and will automatically be
switched off in case of a malfunction.
The ambient temperature sensor for the trip
computer and the fuel level sensor are further-

WAY-HOME FUNCTION
An LED is installed in the luggage compartment “ON”. After switching “OFF” the ignition, parking
beneath the seat of both BMW maxi scooters. light and luggage compartment illumination will
This LED is coupled with the front parking light remain on for approx. 30 seconds and will then
and activated whenever the ignition is switched be extinguished automatically.

24 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

 EQUIPMENT

•• Efficiency-optimised in-line twin with a high •• High active safety due to a generously HIGHLIGHTS
torque output and CVT dimensioned braking system and standard
2-channel ABS
•• Most powerful and efficient engine its
category •• Parking brake automatically activated via the
side stand
•• Compact design with dry sump lubrication
•• Central locking system for seat, handlebars,
•• Horsepower output 60 hp @ 7,500 rpm, glove box and fuel filler door
max. torque rating 66 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
•• Multi-functional instrument cluster with trip
•• Striking sound and low vibrations due computer
to 90 degree offset between the conrod
journals and two balancer shafts •• Way-home function

•• Low fuel consumption and emissions due •• Sporty/dynamic or luxurious/elegant design

to electronic fuel injection and closed-loop with the characteristic BMW philosophy of
catalytic converter form

•• Motorcycle-like chassis concept; particularly •• Generous luggage space, C 600 Sport with
rigid and thus directionally stable chassis that a world novelty – Flexcase® – as innovative
consists of a tubular steel bridge-type frame luggage space concept
and die-cast aluminium sections in the area of
the swingarm mounts •• Power windshield (C 650 GT) / manually adju-
stable windshield (C 600 Sport) for
•• Generous upside-down fork with a slider optimal wind and weather protection
diameter of 40 mm
•• Three different color variants for each model
•• Swingarm with wide mounting basis and hori-
zontal suspension strut •• Comprehensive equipment and tailored range
of accessories from BMW Motorrad
•• The swingarm pivot point is coaxial with the
drive chain; constant chain tension and low
reaction moments result

•• Low-maintenance due to a fully enclosed

secondary drive via oil-immersed roller chain

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 25

EQUIPMENT

OPTIONS (SA) •• Vehicle Theft Alarm system (VTA)

•• “Highline” option package consisting of
•• Heated handlebar grips
•• Heated seat for rider and pillion passenger
•• Tire pressure monitoring system (RDC)
•• Rear LED turn signals (only C 600 Sport) /
standard for the C 650 GT

COLORS C 600 Sport C 650 GT

Matt cosmic blue metallic Platinum bronze metallic

Titanium silver metallic Sapphire black metallic

Granite grey metallic Vermillion red metallic

26 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

 ACCESSORIES (SZ)

Design C 600 Sport C 650 GT

Windshield, tinted • –
“Sports” windshield • –
“Sports” windshield, tinted • –
“Sports” seat (incl. seat heater) • –
“Exclusive” seat (incl. seat heater) – •

Comfort
Rain cover for seat • •
Air deflectors (additional wind protection in the area of the rider’s hands) • •
Scooter coat • •
Cover • •
Convex rear view mirrors – •
Heated handlebar grips • •
Seat heater (for standard seat) • •
Backrest for pillion passenger • •

Luggage space
Topcase (35 l incl. lid trim panels in body colour) • •
Inner bag for topcase (waterproof main compartment) • •
Luggage rack • •
Center tunnel bag • •
Luggage space divider net • •

Navigation and communication

BMW Motorrad Navigator • •
Mounting bracket for BMW Motorrad Navigator • •
BMW Motorrad communication system • •
Mobile phone cradle for glove box • •
BMW USB charger • •

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 27

SPECIFICATIONS *

Engine: Water-cooled four-stroke in-line twin, four valves per

cylinder activated via tappets, two overhead camshafts
(DOHC), dry sump lubrication
Horsepower output 60 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Max. torque rating 49 ft/lbs @ 6,000 rpm
Bore 79 mm
Stroke 66 mm
Displacement, effective 647 cc
Bore/stroke ratio 0.835
Compression ratio 11.6 : 1
Fuel requirements Premium unleaded, 95 RON
Valve angle towards cylinder axis Intake: 12 degrees
Exhaust: 14 degrees
Intake valve diameter 31.5 mm
Exhaust valve diameter 27.1 mm
Valve stem diameter 5 mm
Valve clearance intake 0.16 – 0.24 mm
Valve clearance exhaust 0.24 – 0.32 mm
Camshaft drive Chain
Cam spread Intake 111° / exhaust 108°
Valve timing, measured at 3 mm valve lift Intake opens 24° ATDC
Intake closes 6° ABDC
Exhaust opens 8° BBDC
Exhaust closes 32° BTDC
Valve lift intake / exhaust 8.8 / 8.3
with zero valve clearance
Throttle valve diameter 2 x 38 mm
Engine oil capacity (initial charge) 3.3 l
Oil filter External filter cartridge
Oil pumps 2 trochoidal pumps (suction-pressure pump)
Lubrication circuit operating pressure 4.5 ± 0.5 bar @ 6,000 rpm, T = 80 °C

Engine cooling system: Water-cooling with oil heat exchanger

Capacity .6 gal. (2.2 l)
Thermostat valve begins to open 185° F ( 85 °C)
Engine cold start facility Automatic

Clutch: Centrifugal clutch, 5 shoes

Transmission: CVT with belt drive

Primary transmission ratio 1.06
CVT transmission ratio 2.41 – 1.0 : 1

Rear wheel drive: Chain drive

Design Oil-immersed roller chain
Transmission ratio 1 : 1.687
Number of teeth 16 : 27

* Subject to technical modifications

28 BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT Technical Features in Detail

Fuel preparation and electrical system
Fuel preparation / ignition system BMSE BMW engine management
Engine speed max. 8,500 rpm
Idle speed 1,250 rpm
A/F control Engine temperature > 64.4° F (18 °C)
Deceleration fuel cut-off Engine speed > 1,900 rpm, temperature dependent
Fuel pressure in loop rail 3.0 bar
Fuel tank capacity 4.2 gallons, of which .8 gal reserve
Ignition timing 0° to 60° BTDC (map)
Spark plugs NGK LMAR8D-J

Generator: Permanent-magnet alternator

Nominal power rating 588 W
Max. current 43 A
Transmission ratio 1 : 1 directly on crankshaft
Regulator Electronic 14.2 Volt nominal voltage

Starter: Permanent-magnet electric motor

Nominal rating 600 W

Battery: Maintenance-free AGM battery

12 V / 12 AH

Electrical system: Electrical system 2000

Chassis & suspension

Front wheel suspension: Upside-down fork

Slider diameter 40 mm
Suspension travel at wheel 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Steering head angle in DIN kerb pos. 64.6°
Steering angle 40°

Rear wheel suspension: Single-sided swingarm, cast

Suspension travel at wheel 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Damper system Single-tube shock absorber
Setting 7 spring preload positions
Suspension strut location Horizontal

Wheels: Cast aluminium rims, 5-spoke design

Dimensions Front: 3.50 x 15"
Rear: 4.50 x 15"

Tires:
Dimensions Front: 120/70 ZR 15
Rear: 160/60 ZR 15
Tyre pressure, cold tyres, solo riding Front: 2.4 bar
Rear: 2.5 bar

Technical Features in Detail BMW C 600 SPORT AND C 650 GT 29

SPECIFICATIONS*

Braking system: Hydraulic activation

Front: Dual disc brake, dual-pistons,
fixed stainless steel brake discs
Brake disc diameter 270 mm
Brake disc thickness 5.0 mm
Brake calliper piston diameter 25.4 mm
Right master brake cylinder piston diameter 12.7 mm
Brake pad friction material Sintered metal

Rear: Single disc brake, hydraulic

Brake disc diameter 270 mm
Brake disc thickness 5.0 mm
Brake calliper piston diameter 27 mm
Left master brake cylinder piston diameter 14 mm
Brake pad friction material Organic

Dimensions: C 600 Sport C 650 GT
Max. length 84.8 in. (2,155 mm) 87.3 in. (2,218 mm)
Total width with / w/o mirrors 34.5 in. (877 mm) 36 in. (916 mm)
Max. height, DIN curb weight 54.3 in (1,378 mm) 55.6 in (1,411 mm)
Wheelbase at DIN curb weight 62.6 in. (1,591 mm)
Castor at DIN kerb weight 92 mm
Seat height at DIN kerb weight 31.8 in. (810 mm) 30.7 in. (780 mm)
Arc length 69.6 in. (1,770 mm)

Weights:
DIN currb weight, incl. 90 % fuel 549 lbs. (249 kg) 575 lbs. (261 kg)
Dry weight 509 lbs. (231 kg) 536 lbs. (243 kg)
GVWR 981 lbs. (445 kg)

Performance
Top speed approx. 109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7.1 sec. 7.5 sec.
Flexibility 50 – 100 km/h 4.1 sec. 4.5 sec.
Average fuel consumption
at constant 90 km/h 4.4 l / 100 km (53 mpg at a constant 56 mph)
at constant 120 km/h 5.6 l / 100 km (42 mpg at a constant 75 mph)
CO2 emissions acc. to WMTC: 109 g/km

* Subject to technical modifications

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