BMW is releasing two new scooter models.

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15 inch wheels sound nice so hopefully others will follow the trend toward bigger wheels (: Hint Honda... . And I see a trend towards slightly bigger motors and movable windshields ... choice is good.

It's great to hear BMW is going to bring their new Maxi-Scooters to North America, lets hope that Honda brings the New Integra with it's 17 in. wheels to N.A., not to mention the Aprilia SRV 850 with it's monster motor.

I looked the scooter up under BMW.de----- not included yet, I have read somewhere there is Kymco connection(good as they make pretty good stuff).
Kymco also makes powertrain for Daelim 250 in Korea.

If BMW can hold price, and not have their usual electric/other troubles fine. Up down windshield real plus-----looks like rear wheel might come off easy, too.

To me, as long time BMW rider----lack of dealerships, real minus.....and the often attitude in yuppie dealerships. Time will tell and my take big scooter market in North America pretty dead.

So John, it's almost the end of the month and the year. Isn't that dealer eager to take your 700 in trade on a new Swing?

New bike should be purchased Feb-early Mar 2012. NT new is sales flop in US----so won't bring great on trade. I still haven't made up mind on what to get---Black from being seen standpoint not best choice....SilverWings, both 2011 and 2012 are black. I hope wheels are still silver.

With $1500 price difference, Burgman 400 still on mind. 4-way flashers do it for me and outside temp gauge and white color.

So far best offer on trade is from Honda.

I ride everyday and enjoy it, regardless of bike----but hate fix it hassles, so keep them for the most part unmodified.

I don't usually buy used bikes as I turn new into used quickly. Always having new means for the most part always having a warranty.

In the past I have bought used if give away price and good condition and turned profit on re-sale.

As motorcycles/scooters are my hobby (no skiing in the south) and prime transport and I can still afford it, new is fun----but as market for big scooters is slow and little new coming out, making choice getting harder.....what is available---SilverWing/Burgman400-650, TMAX, etc are old designs and work well. Sure would like to see scooter with easy remove wheels/ no valve adjust/50,000 mile belt and most important of all for long term comfort, good/great air management. Buffeting is a crime. And, of course price point @ $5,000 US.

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robert wrote:

It's great to hear BMW is going to bring their new Maxi-Scooters to North America, lets hope that Honda brings the New Integra with it's 17 in. wheels to N.A., not to mention the Aprilia SRV 850 with it's monster motor.

BMW C650GT prices announced for uk on mcn news £10,000
!!!!OUCH!!!!
these BMW badges are getting expensive these days!!!!
honda silverwing £6,505
honda integra £7,500
aprilia srv 850 £7,800
any prices announced in other countries to compare for the honda silverwing,BMW c650gt+sport model,honda integra,aprilia srv850 scooters yet?

The 650 GT is €11,050.00 here which includes tax at 21%
The High Line Pack is €850.00 inc. tax
Alarm - €225.00 inc.tax

And:
The 650 GT does not cost £10,000.00 in the UK.
That is the cost if one buys the High Line package (optional) - not everyone wants heated seats or heated grips.

It's easy enough to look at the prices by looking at the importers websites in the EU countries. I've just looked at the Irish Honda site thinking Ireland might have the SWT-600 Silver Wing in it's line up for 2012 and they don't. They still have the FJS 600 Silver Wing like we have. Because Ireland is in the Euro, and with their taxes they're paying about £7800 for what we're paying £6505 for.

The prices according to MotorCycle News are £9,705 for the 'basic' version and £10,245 for the one with added gizmos (heated seat and grips) . It seems to me that £10,000 was a pretty good approximation !

Doesn't "BMW" stand for something like "Bring More Wallet"?

Chris

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I do like the BMW, especially the 'sport'. At those prices it will take a lottery win for me do dole out that sort of money.