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Honda X ADV vs BMW C 400 GT: price and specifications compared

The X-ADV costs Rs 40,000 more than the C 400 GT but also has more power and an extra cylinder.
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Honda X ADV vs BMW C 400 GT: price and specifications compared

Honda has launched the X-ADV in India, and unlike any other maxi-scooter in the market, it brings a unique blend of adventure and practicality. Its price puts it in direct competition with the BMW C 400 GT. Here’s how these two maxi-scooters stack up.

Honda X ADV vs BMW C 400 GT: engine and output

Engine and output
Honda X-ADVBMW C 400 GT
Engine
745cc, parallel twin, liquid-cooled350cc, single cylinder, liquid-cooled
Power
59hp at 6,000rpm34hp at 7,500rpm
Torque
69Nm at 4,750rpm35Nm at 5,750rpm
Gearbox
6-speed DCT2-step CVT
Power-to-weight ratio
248.9hp/tonne155.25hp/tonne

The Honda gets a much larger, 745cc parallel-twin engine

Right off the bat, the X-ADV has a substantial edge thanks to its larger 745cc twin-cylinder engine, which produces almost double the power and torque compared to the BMW. The Honda’s twin-cylinder setup may also offer a smoother experience overall. Unlike the BMW, which uses a CVT like most traditional scooters, the Honda features a 6-speed DCT gearbox.

Honda X ADV vs BMW C 400 GT: dimensions and weight

Dimensions and weight
Honda X-ADVBMW C 400 GT
Kerb weight
237kg219kg
Seat height
830mm765mm
Ground clearance
165mmNA
Fuel capacity
13.2 litres12.8 litres
Wheelbase
1,590mm1,565

The X-ADV is 18kg heavier and has a much taller seat height

The larger engine adds to the X-ADV’s kerb weight, making it 18kg heavier than the BMW. While this maxi-scooter does get a slightly larger fuel tank, it doesn’t quite make up for the added bulk. Meanwhile, the C 400 GT offers a more accessible seat height.

Honda X ADV vs BMW C 400 GT: suspension, tyres and brakes

Suspension, tyres and brakes
Honda X-ADVBMW C 400 GT
Suspension (F/R)
USD fork / monoshockTelescopic fork / twin shock absorbers
Brakes (F/R)
296mm twin discs / 240mm disc265mm twin discs / 265mm rear disc
Tyres (F/R)
120/70-R17 / 160/60-R15120/70-R15 / 150/70-R14

The X ADV comes with a larger 17/15-inch (F/R) wheel setup

Both models have a 120-section front tyre, but the Honda runs on larger cross-spoke wheels. The Honda’s suspension components are also more sophisticated, with a USD fork and a preload-adjustable monoshock. In both cases, twin discs handle the braking duties, but the Honda’s rotors are slightly larger. 

Honda X ADV vs BMW C 400 GT: price

Price
Honda X-ADVBMW C 400 GT
Price
Rs 11.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Haryana)Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

The BMW C 400 GT undercuts the X ADV by Rs 40,000

At this price point, both scooters are far from practical; they’re indulgent purchases through and through. At Rs 11.90 lakh, the X-ADV costs Rs 40,000 more. For those extra bucks, Honda offers a larger, more powerful engine and an extra cylinder, but it also brings added weight and a significantly taller seat height. What tips the scales in BMW’s favour ever so slightly is its strong brand recall and aspirational badge value.
 

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