BMW C 600 Sport and C 650

[MaIkEr]

  easterner said:

SRV Aprilla not considered a contender in SG market. Aprilla is not a mainstream brand in SG to begin with. Storage is tiny due to the V twin engine... even smaller than Tmax. That's why all successful maxi scoots use parallel twin. Price is another nail in the coffin for the SRV.

Yes it is the fastest - in a drag strip. But it has no speed advantage in a track race with hairpin turns, hard brakings etc.

 

Supposedly Mah decided to cut the SRV price to say something like say Majesty 400, already considered a very low volume model, at about $17k. I bet the Majestic still can outsell SRV by 100:1.

 

Don't even think about spare parts support. All things considered SRV don't have a chance to be competitive in SG. Even Silverwing 650 (only parallel import in SG by the way), with it's decade-old design is still more appealing just because it's a Honda. Personally I think even Kymco MyRoad 700 is a better buy than SRV. Other than bragging rights as the fastest in a straight line, there's nothing outstanding about the SRV.

 

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  easterner said:

I'm not delusional. SRV has it's pros - straight line speed for one, pretty sporty looks too. But as an overall package MyRoad is a better buy if I have choose that over SRV. Better buy not the same meaning as better. It's like saying Triumph Street Triple is a better buy over MV Agusta Brutale. Both are hooligan bikes with similar tech data. Dealer support, price, performance etc are all considerations even though one can say MV is "better". But how many of us are brave enough to put our hard earned money down for a MV in Singapore, even though the MV is drop dead gorgeous and not really that outrageously expensive compared to the Street Triple? That's my point.

 

Anyway the sales numbers for MyRoad and SRV speaks for themselves. Both are not volume sellers but MyRoad and Kymco in general outsells Aprilla many times over. SRV is a sales flop - that's a fact. That doesn't mean it's a lousy product.. just not a good buy. Anyway bikes are a pretty emotional product and decisions may not be based on logic.

 

Point is the C trumps the competition as an overall package of price, dealer support, quality, spec etc. I'm very satisfied with my GT.

 

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  easterner said:

Never rode a SRV before because it's so damn rare? How many in the forum has that honour? Haha.. but some facts do not need an actual ride to know. Tiny storage. Very fast in straights through brute power but nothing outstanding in track, which is closer to everyday riding (source: motorcycling.com). And its instruments is the same as my other ride - Fuoco 500. Same as MP3 400. (All Piaggio brands.) The overall quality fit and finish is just streets better on the C... Tmax also very well made, very quality feel. Aprilla Vespa Piaggio Gilera. . well let's just say they are made in Italy.

 

I don't mean value for money. I mean which is a better buy based on overall package. Quality, specs, dealer support, price. Any bike will always have their fan base. SRV is not a lousy bike and I've never said that. Just a sales flop, due to no small part of the brand: Aprilla. It's just a niche brand in our market and that alone will turn many riders off. Look at the Aprilla Tuono. Awesome machine. But why Ducati Hypermotard or KTM Duke 690 dominate this segment? Brembo brakes, TC, overall specs are only 1 part of the overall picture. And we don't need hard data (bikes sales number by model breakdown are almost impossible to get anyway) to know Hypermotard outsells Tuono 100:1 in SG.

 

Hey I'm all referring to SG market. SRVs probably roam the streets of Italy like Corollas in Japan. MyRoads is probably the king in maxi scoot sector in Taiwan.

 

Well some people want exclusivity, say like Bimota, like SRV, like Brutale, like DN-01, like HP2. Or there's just that something special one sees.. screw that dealer support.

Thiscis just a forum to share our views on bikes and disagreement is expected. If SRV is your choice of ride, no one has the right to disrespect that. Ride safe.

 

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No manufacturer in their right mind would put a V-twin, trellis frame, 45 degree leanable, little storage, traction control and chain driven on a cvt maxi!

aprilia with their racing DNA, prob wants to make a statement that their maxi is more racer bias! a niche market as mentioned SG or not, not for the average consumers looking for fuel economy, gd storage, low maint everyday commuter or the faint-hearted. 10yrs ago Suzuki launched the 650 with a powered mirror n shield, gear selectable touring maxi, got laughed at but look at the trend now?

Naming the SRV as a sales flop, putting down the brand and dealer support and being outsold 100:1, is a tsk-tsk more so with backup evidences. Its ur own little perspective, and that winds ppl up. respect, not only by words, but from within as well. Makes it easier to wave a friendly hi, make small talks n be on ur own way.

And out of relevance for this thread, pls post future replies to the SRV thread.

[anodise57]

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[papabread79]

  MaIkEr said:

And out of relevance for this thread, pls post future replies to the SRV thread.

He wouldn't. He lives in his own, little world.

 

Let's just move on. Happy CNY to all.

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

Anyone know where to get cheap after market levers?

 

 

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[3ddy]

so far owners encounter any issue with the bike?

any parts breakdown?

[blackbird_77]

Hi guys,

Can I check how much is the C650 on the road. Any feedback on it, like mileage, performance etc.

Thanks.

[blackbird_77]

Hi guys,

Can I check how much is the C650 on the road. Any feedback on it, like mileage, performance etc.

Thanks.

[zhang jin]

hi c650 gt bros

has anyone fitted a loud horn on the c650gt.the original sounds like MICKEY mouse horn.cheers.

[joeboxer82is]

  zhang jin said:

hi c650 gt bros

has anyone fitted a loud horn on the c650gt.the original sounds like MICKEY mouse horn.cheers.

 

I think it sounds ok. LoL! IMHO,it'll definitely be better with a proper(>92db) horn.Btw i can't wait to collect mine!

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

  zhang jin said:

hi c650 gt bros

has anyone fitted a loud horn on the c650gt.thehttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/17/ynunevuj.jpg original sounds like MICKEY mouse horn.cheers.

 

Please note that the stock horn connector is using bus connector and you may need to cut or modify the connector.

 

Let me know if you guys got lobang for the male connector.

 

 

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[joeboxer82is]

  blackbird_77 said:

Hi guys,

Can I check how much is the C650 on the road. Any feedback on it, like mileage, performance etc.

Thanks.

 

Machine price is $22k from PML. Head down and have a testride... It's a brilliant machine!

[zhang jin]

went down to wrap my c650gt seat with the "bike seat condom"(the type that looks like a fish net)but was unsuccessful.due to the staple on to seat was a no go.the material under the seat was some sort of harden plastic.i was wondering how to change the seat wrap,should the god damn puss* cat decided to do some stretching on the seat.cheers.

[joeboxer82is]

I've been using cat mat for all my previous bikes.Cheap & effective. Got it at $2 from Daiso.

Btw,have anyone installed any kind of headlight protector cos i find e headlight case vulnerable should any flying object comes in contact with it at high speed...?

[joeboxer82is]

Btw I was wondering if anyone is keen on a short bfast ride to M'sia this coming 9th March...?I was thinking maybe Sungei Rengit or Mersing.. Would be lovely if all e Sport & GT could make it 😊

[papabread79]

  joeboxer82is said:

Btw I was wondering if anyone is keen on a short bfast ride to M'sia this coming 9th March...?I was thinking maybe Sungei Rengit or Mersing.. Would be lovely if all e Sport & GT could make it 😊

Tsk tsk. Only BMWs ah? Sad ah like dat i cannot join with my maxi-scoot.

[joeboxer82is]

  papabread79 said:

Tsk tsk. Only BMWs ah? Sad ah like dat i cannot join with my maxi-scoot.

 

Would also be great to have an SRV.I have no objection.Maxi scoot mega breakfast ride anyone?

[papabread79]

  joeboxer82is said:

Would also be great to have an SRV.I have no objection.Maxi scoot mega breakfast ride anyone?

Haha. Have always known u to be friendly.

 

What colour is ur GT?

[joeboxer82is]

  papabread79 said:

Haha. Have always known u to be friendly.

 

What colour is ur GT?

 

It's Havana sir...

[zhang jin]

  joeboxer82is said:

I've been using cat mat for all my previous bikes.Cheap & effective. Got it at $2 from Daiso.

Btw,have anyone installed any kind of headlight protector cos i find e headlight case vulnerable should any flying object comes in contact with it at high speed...?

 

i put raceshield @ the headlight.in fact the whole bike.cheers.

[joeboxer82is]

  zhang jin said:

i put raceshield @ the headlight.in fact the whole bike.cheers.

 

What's e damage for e raceshield?U riding e GT as well?

[ryancheng]

That's cool man!!! hope to see some on the road

[joeboxer82is]

Not a common sight actually. Btw I saw a white C600 Sport at Plaza Singapura this afternoon and another one at Changi Business Park 2 days ago. I wonder if e rider is in here...?

Edited February 26, 2014 by joeboxer82is

[zhang jin]

  joeboxer82is said:

What's e damage for e raceshield?U riding e GT as well?

 

the damage is stated as c650gt$ on a havanna.cheers

[joeboxer82is]

  zhang jin said:

the damage is stated as c650gt$ on a havanna.cheers

 

sgd650?? 😳😳😳

[joeboxer82is]

  joeboxer82is said:

Btw I was wondering if anyone is keen on a short bfast ride to M'sia this coming 9th March...?I was thinking maybe Sungei Rengit or Mersing.. Would be lovely if all e Sport & GT could make it 😊

 

Can i have a show of hands who's keen to join? I understand Papabread may be 1 of them... Kindly list down your name n contact below if u're goin and your maxi scooter type. Cheers!

 

1)Joeboxer82is : 91878147 (GT)

2)Friend of mine : (Sport)

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