2019 Bmw C 400 X Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Bmw for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2019 Bmw C 400 X relies on a 350 cc (21.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 35 Nm (25.8 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 97.1 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the C 400 X measures 204 kg (450 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (6 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,565 mm (61.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12.8-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 366 km (227 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 139 km/h (86 mph).
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Specific Output
97.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.17 HP/kg (6 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~366 km (227 mi)
Engine
Displacement350.0 ccm (21.36 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power34.0 HP (24.8 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque35.0 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 25.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke80.0 x 69.5 mm (3.1 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionBMS-E2 digital engine management
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchCentrifugal dry clutch
DrivelineChain drive in oil bath
Performance
Top Speed139.0 km/h (86.4 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.50 litres/100 km (28.6 km/l or 67.21 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
ExhaustStainless Steel
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tube construction with aluminum die cast unit and #8232;
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