The 2022 BMW C 400 GT will be the only model in BMW Motorrad’s Urban Mobility lineup.

BMW Motorrad entered the scooter market ? what it calls the Urban Mobility segment ? back in 2012 with its C 600 Sport and C 650 GT. The 647cc maxi scooters stayed in the lineup for a number of years, but for the 2022 model year the only offering will be the updated and new-to-the-U.S. C 400 GT. Priced at $8,495, it will be available in the spring of 2021.

Available in Europe since 2018, the C 400 GT receives updates for the 2022 model year and for its arrival in the States. As its Gran Turismo name implies, the new GT is geared toward touring and comfort while still offering agility and the twist-and-go user-friendliness scooters are known for.
2022 BMW C 400 GT in Alpine White

The 350cc single-cylinder engine receives new EU-5 emissions certification and delivers a claimed 34 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 26 lb-ft of torque at 5,750 rpm. Power is transmitted through a CVT (Constantly Variable Transmission) and a rigid aluminum double-sided swingarm with a swingarm bearing designed for reduced vibration.

A new electronic throttle is paired with a new engine management system. Additional improvements for 2022 include new or updated matrix and coating for the catalytic converter, wideband oxygen sensor, cylinder head, sensor on the generator cover, clutch springs, wiring harness and idle speed control.

The idle speed regulator has been removed from the airbox and t...