2025 BMW C 400 GT and C 400 X – First Look
New electronic aids and Euro5+ compliance
BMW announced updates to its two gas-burning scooters, bringing the C 400 GT and C 400 X up to Euro5+ standards and adding lean-sensitive ABS, and mild styling updates. As of this writing, BMW hasn’t confirmed availability for the U.S. market, but for 2024, only the C 400 GT was available for American consumers, and it’s likely that will remain the case for 2025.
The C 400 GT and C 400 X share the same 350cc liquid-cooled four-valve Single. Peak power and torque figures are unchanged, with both models claiming 34 hp at 7,500 rpm and 26 lb-ft. at 5,750 rpm. The engine is matched with a continuously variable transmission, just like the previous model. What is new is the exhaust, which is longer and follows a straighter path to the right of the rear wheel.
Lean-sensitive BMW Motorrad ABS Pro and Dynamic Traction Control are now standard for both 400 models, as is Dynamic Brake Control, which offers improved stability and a shorter braking distance, and Engine Drag Torque Control, which helps provide stability when the throttle is closed abruptly.
To help navigate the electronics, the 2025 C 400 GT and C 400 X receive a 6.5-inch TFT screen as standard. The C 400 GT’s display can be upgraded to a 10.25-inch screen.
2025 BMW C 400 GT
The C 400 GT receives a new manually adjustable windshield, but otherwise looks similar to the previous model. The Blackstorm metallic is the base version, with a black seat, black wheels, and black front brake calipers. BMW is also introducing an Exclusive version in Diamondwhite metallic with bronze-colored rims, black seat, gold-colored front calipers, and a slightly tinted windshield. The Exclusive trim also comes with floor lighting that projects a BMW logo onto the ground.
BMW enlarged the C 400 GT’s underseat storage, but if that’s not enough, it can be fitted with an optional luggage rack and a new 43.5L topcase (that’s 13.5L larger than the previous accessory case and can now support twice the weight.) with interior lighting and a USB charging port.
2025 BMW C 400 X
The C 400 X gets a tweaked front design with a slightly bulkier “beak” below the headlights. LIke the GT, the C 400 X comes in Blackstorm metallic in its most basic trim, with a black/gray seat, black rims and black front brake calipers. A new Rugged model variant features alamata metallic matt bodywork, a tinted windscreen, red rims, a red/black seat, and gold-colored front calipers.
Underseat storage is also larger, but the C 400 X lacks the GT’s front shield pockets and cannot be fitted with the luggage rack.
Available C 400 X accessories include hand guards, stainless steel footboard inserts, a red/black seat, and a darker windscreen.
Specifications | BMW C 400 GT | BMW C 400 X |
|---|---|---|
Engine Type | Water-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine featuring four valves per cylinder, overhead camshaft with rocker and wet-sump lubrication | |
Bore x Stroke | 80 mm x 69.6 mm | |
Capacity | 350 cc | |
Horsepower | 34 hp at 7,500 rpm (claimed) | |
Torque | 26 lb-ft. at 5,750 rpm (claimed) | |
Compression ratio | 11.5 : 1 | |
Fuel Management | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-ME with throttle-by-wire | |
Alternator | Permanent magnet alternator with 316 W (nominal power) | |
Battery | 12 V / 9 Ah, maintenance-free | |
Emission Control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | |
Clutch | Centrifugal dry clutch | |
Gearbox | CVT stepless belt drive | |
Drive | Two step spur gearing | |
Frame | Steel bridge-type frame | |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, diameter 35 mm; 4.3 inches of travel | |
Rear Suspension | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, double shock absorber, adjustable spring preload; 4.4 inches of travel | |
Front Brake | Twin disc brake, rigid, diameter 265 mm, four-piston fixed caliper | |
Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | |
ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro | |
Front Wheel | Aluminium cast , 3.50 x 15“ | |
Rear Wheel | Aluminium cast , 4.25 x 14“ | |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR15 | 120/70 R15 |
Rear Tire | 150/70 R14 | |
Wheelbase | 61.6 inches | 61.4 inches |
Rake / Trail | 26.4° / 3.2 inches | |
Fuel Capacity | 3.4 gallons | |
Seat Height | 30.1 inches | 30.5 inches |
Length | 86.6 inches | |
Height | 59.1 inches | 52.2 inches |
Width | 33.3 inches | 32.9 inches |
Curb Weight | 483 pounds (claimed) | 459 pounds (claimed) |
2025 BMW C 400 X
2025 BMW C 400 GT
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The C 400 X is a cool looking scooter. Too bad we won't get it in the US.
How about a comparison between this and the the new Vespa GTS 310? Let us know which is most fun and which is most comfortable, both solo and with a passenger.