It’s just the mindset of the older “Harley” type of rider. I get the same snobbiness when I ride my ADV bike or dirt bike. I agree 100% that the C and Other Maxi scooters are amazing, unfortunately not everyone around me is on the same front.
@@Peeohtrek well for me i don't care about them.. here in my country it's the same with cars.. they laugh at someone who drives an automatic gear car..
Well I have a C 650 GT and every motorcyclist waves to me mate. You certainly do not know that this is a very intimidating bike. So not to worry. And I do not care if "they" wave. I had a BMW 850 and this one is much better. And much faster...
I'm sure that me riding this bike for a few days does not capture every rider's attitudes towards this machine but on those few days that I rode this C650GT, many riders ignored my waves. I agree with you that this is very powerful machine and it seems that those who did not wave back did not know that. Thanks for watching.
Hey Pee, just did my first group ride of the year w the Toronto Riders group. One of the new riders had this exact bike, so decided to check out the reviews and yours came up. Weird coincidence I would say huh? PS he had taken the bike all the way to Boston and heading to Vermont next week. Not my kinda bike but for shorter riders, (he is approximately 5'5", might be the only option).
I call it a scooter because that’s what It is called here. My intention was not to insult it as I totally love it. I do get your point though...Sorry for the misunderstanding, I’ll definitely try to not label it as such in the future. I guess I’m inadvertently perpetuating the negative “scooter” stereotype and that was not my intention. I loved that motorcycle. So much fun. Cheers.
Yes, they wave... But a lot less. When I'm on my bike, pretty much everyone waves, on the C it's a lot more seldom. Don't get so defensive, it just happened to be my observation.
@@Peeohtrek What are you calling a Bike? They are both Bikes! When you have 650cc of power under your ass other Bikers are gonna wave, whether its called a scooter or its called a Motorcycle. Especially a bike like the Suzuki Burgman 650 which has the option to Manually shift. At least that has been my experience. Not sure if this BMW manually shifts but it sure looks like it should. Anyway, I just do not experience the prejudice you do on these California streets. Perhaps because other bikers realize we are ALL in this together with the way most of these drivers drive!
I think you nailed it on the head. California vs. Ontario. Here the majority of riders are Harley guys, thus there is a bit of a snobbery towards other brands and types of bikes. I ride off-road and ADV and I experience the same thing. Lots of hog riders don't wave to orange dirt bikes. So I think you are right, where I am in the world affects this sort of behavior. I was born in Europe and I know for a fact that over there scooters are the norm and are not looked at the same way as here. Btw, I never said I didn't think the scooter wasn't a bike. I just said that certain people see it differently and dont wave. I'm on your side, I love this thing... And I come from a Vespa background.
@@Peeohtrek Thanks for replying. Over here in Cali, I honestly don't think a lot of people know, at first sight, that my Burgman is a scooter. Especially when viewing it from the front end. They even sometimes mistake it for one of those BMW police motorcycles. I also have a 500cc Kymco Xciting, which most people know is a much larger than average scooter, but the Burgman, most people think is a Motorcycle at first, or some type of Hybrid. But I want to address what you said about Harley Drivers, they are the same fuckin way here man! It's just some weird Harley Elitist thing. I get waves from Ninja Guys, Aprilia guys, Triumph guys, Vespa Guys, Yamaha and Honda guys, but Harley guys just act like they are too cool to wave. Or maybe they can''t, Maybe if they take their hands off those ridiculous looking oversized handlebars to wave they're afraid they'll fall down. lol
A rare incident and sadly unfortunate. I don't think waving is dangerous. It's supposed to be a subtle two fingers from the left hand and that's it. Barely take your hand off the grip. Sounds like that guy wasn't watching where he was going, number one priority.
Nice review. Good to hear an American review for a change, after seeing to many European ones. (Which are good as well). What can you tell me about maintenance costs? Heard they’re real high on BMW’s.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching. From what I hear, as this is not my bike but rather a friend’s, the 1k service is a bit more pricy than usual but the following service prices are typical of BMW. 300-700 Canadian bucks depending on what’s needed.
Definitely get it.I find BMW has the most reliable machines and they have the most extensive warranty. I’ve had 3 BMWs, have ridden them from coast to coast here in Canada and have had zero issues. I always felt comfortable taking the bikes anywhere as BMW always guaranteed (with their warranty) my safe return. They will bail you out anywhere in North America if something goes wrong..
@@Peeohtrek that’s great information that I’ve never heard before. Knowing that helps me get past the pricier maint. Costs. Now I just need to find a dealer close to me so I can get it serviced without having to go to far. Thanks again!
60 horsepower, ABS, Traction Control, heated grips and seat, large electronic adjustable wind screen and much more. Its a BMW maxi scooter and under 12K to buy.
That won't do shit unless you tune it. And its a scooter. Unlike a motorbike, a malossi variator kit would benefit more and cost less then a muffler. Then again, it's a scooter and going ape shit is never the reason people buy scooters...
Thanks for review buddy, I’m seriously thinking of getting one as my next bike, I’m in New Brunswick and you never se the bmw 650 here, have seen a few Burgman 650 but not the bmw. Dealers down here don’t carry the m so never see one in person,just videos like yours. I do a lot of long distance rides for weeks at a time and thinking that bike would be great with a givi bag on back, getting older and finding it harder with my motorcycle so that just might be the answer. Great to see a Canadian review
Not a problem. I’m glad you liked it. Those machines are great, plenty of power, comfort and cargo space. Definitely would be a great long distance bike. BTW, I was just in NS this past weekend. I guess I flew over your home on the way back!
@@Peeohtrek thanks for reply buddy, I’m going to take a ride up into Quebec next summer and check out some bmw dealers there who I see advertising them. I mentioned the 650 get to bmw dealer down here and there was no interest from him in even getting me info on them. Pretty bad service. Hope you enjoyed NS. I’m originally from Cape Breton always miss it.
@@tomyoung3087 loved it. My second time there. It’s honestly the best part of Canada! Best people. Humble and loving. The dealerships in Ontario are the same, they never want to carry one because they feel they’re taking a gamble on it. But there is interest…. My videos numbers will tell you so, it’s one of my highest viewed videos.
@@Peeohtrek interesting, I thought it was just down this way that dealers were so so about them. Always see some used ones on kiji so may go that route if right one shows up not to far away, thanks for all th3 info buddy,ride safe.
scooters picking up pop u larity. adding one soon to my daily driver list but yammie x-max i believe. too many bikes already so $8-10K plus for a beam too much.
Thanks for the quick reply I appreciate it. That's what I thought. I have been scouring the internet for that answer on the 2021 to no avail. Thanks again and I liked and subscribed you.
That model I was riding was fully specked out. It had both the packages that came with it here in Canada. Sometimes EU or US models have different options. So it’s hard to say. But I’m 99.9 percent sure that there was no option for it at that point.
A motor plus 2 wheels equals... motorcycle
Sidney Hemphill Yessir! 100%👍
OMG!!! The left lever is NOT the clutch... Nice discovery mate.
I'm glad I could help you with that.
That’s because the video is aimed at people like me who didn’t know this.
I don't understand why u laugh at someone with a maxi scooter ? It's more practical than a motorcycle and scooter nowadays are pretty powerful enough
It’s just the mindset of the older “Harley” type of rider. I get the same snobbiness when I ride my ADV bike or dirt bike. I agree 100% that the C and Other Maxi scooters are amazing, unfortunately not everyone around me is on the same front.
@@Peeohtrek well for me i don't care about them.. here in my country it's the same with cars.. they laugh at someone who drives an automatic gear car..
Well I have a C 650 GT and every motorcyclist waves to me mate. You certainly do not know that this is a very intimidating bike. So not to worry. And I do not care if "they" wave. I had a BMW 850 and this one is much better. And much faster...
I'm sure that me riding this bike for a few days does not capture every rider's attitudes towards this machine but on those few days that I rode this C650GT, many riders ignored my waves. I agree with you that this is very powerful machine and it seems that those who did not wave back did not know that. Thanks for watching.
1:14 I had to laugh! If you're on two wheels and an engine, I wave. You're one of us.
E-bikes? LOL. NEVER!
Hey Pee, just did my first group ride of the year w the Toronto Riders group. One of the new riders had this exact bike, so decided to check out the reviews and yours came up. Weird coincidence I would say huh? PS he had taken the bike all the way to Boston and heading to Vermont next week. Not my kinda bike but for shorter riders, (he is approximately 5'5", might be the only option).
Small world. Yeah, that bike very nice. A little heavy but comfortable. Made for long distance riding. Not my cup of tea either... for now anyways...
You got any big trips planned for this summer?
Yessir... solo ride up the Trans Labrador Highway... also am going to do the Dacre Rally... andvmaybeva small ride up north or two. We will see.
It definitely is capable of going across the country. I might end up with one in 20 years or so.
+motonut Same here. Once I can't lift my leg over the bike cause of a bad hip.
You keep sayin it isn’t a motorcycle maybe you should get rid of it and buy a motorcycle! I own this bike and have zero complaints!
I call it a scooter because that’s what It is called here. My intention was not to insult it as I totally love it. I do get your point though...Sorry for the misunderstanding, I’ll definitely try to not label it as such in the future. I guess I’m inadvertently perpetuating the negative “scooter” stereotype and that was not my intention. I loved that motorcycle. So much fun. Cheers.
"No one's gonna wave at you when you're on this bike" Oh cut the bullshit, I drive a Burgman 650 and people wave at me all the time on Sports bikes.
Yes, they wave... But a lot less. When I'm on my bike, pretty much everyone waves, on the C it's a lot more seldom. Don't get so defensive, it just happened to be my observation.
@@Peeohtrek What are you calling a Bike? They are both Bikes! When you have 650cc of power under your ass other Bikers are gonna wave, whether its called a scooter or its called a Motorcycle. Especially a bike like the Suzuki Burgman 650 which has the option to Manually shift. At least that has been my experience. Not sure if this BMW manually shifts but it sure looks like it should. Anyway, I just do not experience the prejudice you do on these California streets. Perhaps because other bikers realize we are ALL in this together with the way most of these drivers drive!
I think you nailed it on the head. California vs. Ontario. Here the majority of riders are Harley guys, thus there is a bit of a snobbery towards other brands and types of bikes. I ride off-road and ADV and I experience the same thing. Lots of hog riders don't wave to orange dirt bikes. So I think you are right, where I am in the world affects this sort of behavior.
I was born in Europe and I know for a fact that over there scooters are the norm and are not looked at the same way as here.
Btw, I never said I didn't think the scooter wasn't a bike. I just said that certain people see it differently and dont wave. I'm on your side, I love this thing... And I come from a Vespa background.
@@Peeohtrek Thanks for replying. Over here in Cali, I honestly don't think a lot of people know, at first sight, that my Burgman is a scooter. Especially when viewing it from the front end. They even sometimes mistake it for one of those BMW police motorcycles. I also have a 500cc Kymco Xciting, which most people know is a much larger than average scooter, but the Burgman, most people think is a Motorcycle at first, or some type of Hybrid. But I want to address what you said about Harley Drivers, they are the same fuckin way here man! It's just some weird Harley Elitist thing. I get waves from Ninja Guys, Aprilia guys, Triumph guys, Vespa Guys, Yamaha and Honda guys, but Harley guys just act like they are too cool to wave. Or maybe they can''t, Maybe if they take their hands off those ridiculous looking oversized handlebars to wave they're afraid they'll fall down. lol
Around Ontario almost everyone waves. Out in Quebec nobody... ever... waves.
I have the same bike and can say yes 9/10 people wave. It's a 650 so they take you seriously now lol.
I ran into that ONE wave snob. Those guys don't wave at anyone.
Pee Oh Trek ..saw a guy crash badly and die after waving at me ( he was wearing no leathers)..I don't wave anymore
A rare incident and sadly unfortunate. I don't think waving is dangerous. It's supposed to be a subtle two fingers from the left hand and that's it. Barely take your hand off the grip. Sounds like that guy wasn't watching where he was going, number one priority.
Forza300Man ...guy had been drinking n recently divorced
I have this Bike to and totally agree with you on that
Nice review. Good to hear an American review for a change, after seeing to many European ones. (Which are good as well). What can you tell me about maintenance costs? Heard they’re real high on BMW’s.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
From what I hear, as this is not my bike but rather a friend’s, the 1k service is a bit more pricy than usual but the following service prices are typical of BMW. 300-700 Canadian bucks depending on what’s needed.
@@Peeohtrek ok, thanks for the info!! (Love the bike, thinking about getting one in the spring).
Definitely get it.I find BMW has the most reliable machines and they have the most extensive warranty. I’ve had 3 BMWs, have ridden them from coast to coast here in Canada and have had zero issues. I always felt comfortable taking the bikes anywhere as BMW always guaranteed (with their warranty) my safe return. They will bail you out anywhere in North America if something goes wrong..
@@Peeohtrek that’s great information that I’ve never heard before. Knowing that helps me get past the pricier maint. Costs. Now I just need to find a dealer close to me so I can get it serviced without having to go to far. Thanks again!
60 horsepower, ABS, Traction Control, heated grips and seat, large electronic adjustable wind screen and much more. Its a BMW maxi scooter and under 12K to buy.
That’s right. It’s a modern, light, fun motorcycle! And if you buy new, 3 years of worry free riding with the warranty! I love it!!!
You can rev your engine put some aftermarket pipes .Yo shamira pipes That will wake it up .
That won't do shit unless you tune it. And its a scooter. Unlike a motorbike, a malossi variator kit would benefit more and cost less then a muffler. Then again, it's a scooter and going ape shit is never the reason people buy scooters...
What’s a yo shamira? You calling ghetto hookers or something
Thanks! 👍
Thanks for review buddy, I’m seriously thinking of getting one as my next bike, I’m in New Brunswick and you never se the bmw 650 here, have seen a few Burgman 650 but not the bmw. Dealers down here don’t carry the m so never see one in person,just videos like yours. I do a lot of long distance rides for weeks at a time and thinking that bike would be great with a givi bag on back, getting older and finding it harder with my motorcycle so that just might be the answer. Great to see a Canadian review
Not a problem. I’m glad you liked it. Those machines are great, plenty of power, comfort and cargo space. Definitely would be a great long distance bike. BTW, I was just in NS this past weekend. I guess I flew over your home on the way back!
@@Peeohtrek thanks for reply buddy, I’m going to take a ride up into Quebec next summer and check out some bmw dealers there who I see advertising them. I mentioned the 650 get to bmw dealer down here and there was no interest from him in even getting me info on them. Pretty bad service. Hope you enjoyed NS. I’m originally from Cape Breton always miss it.
@@tomyoung3087 loved it. My second time there. It’s honestly the best part of Canada! Best people. Humble and loving.
The dealerships in Ontario are the same, they never want to carry one because they feel they’re taking a gamble on it. But there is interest…. My videos numbers will tell you so, it’s one of my highest viewed videos.
@@Peeohtrek interesting, I thought it was just down this way that dealers were so so about them. Always see some used ones on kiji so may go that route if right one shows up not to far away, thanks for all th3 info buddy,ride safe.
Hey, thanks, very helpful video. I'm contemplating something like this for myself - ssshhh!
Basil Bear It's really cool. Very fun and ready for touring.
How much does it cost?
Around 13k Canadian.
What???? Who would think putting a break on the clutch side is a good idea? How about a combo break BMW!
greenguy4u lol. BMW thinking... Not always the best.
Well most of the scooter manufactured in Asia have the same thing.
scooters picking up pop u larity. adding one soon to my daily driver list but yammie x-max i believe. too many bikes already so $8-10K plus for a beam too much.
They are getting cooler for sure. Especially Maxi with some power. Great all around and cheap on gas. I’m a fan for sure!
Do they have cruise control standard on the GT? Or available in a pkg? Thanks
I can’t remember 100% but I believe that the C650GT didn’t come with cruise back in 2017.
Thanks for the quick reply I appreciate it. That's what I thought. I have been scouring the internet for that answer on the 2021 to no avail. Thanks again and I liked and subscribed you.
That model I was riding was fully specked out. It had both the packages that came with it here in Canada. Sometimes EU or US models have different options. So it’s hard to say. But I’m 99.9 percent sure that there was no option for it at that point.
@@tommeytommey2742 no problem at. All. I can find out for you tomorrow (from a local Motorrad guy) weather the new c models have cruise.
@1:20 we in Europe would say "Autogoal"
LOL.... Wait, I'm from Europe!
I haven’t heard anyone say “sike” in years. 😎
Shows my age... Hahahaha! Thanks for watching!
What is the top speed of this bike?
Mike Murphy I'm not sure. I never went fast. Just following traffic laws. Thanks for watching.
180km/h
300,000km/s
I think that is pretty close to the top speed...😜
"jerks" :))))) ah ahahaaahaha
Maybe it's just me.... Hahahaha!