2020 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter problems

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Body · 220 miles · OH

The top right side panel came off when traveling northbound on rte 42 at about 50 MPH. I stopped the vehicle at a safe place and retrieved the panel but it could not be replaced. This exposed the battery and other electrical/electronic components to the weather, making the vehicle inoperable under normal conditions. If this situation occurred when I was riding with agroup of riders, it could have gone under the wheel(s) of anothe rbike and caused it to crash injuring the rider upto and including death.

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 700 miles · FL

I have a second issue on my c650gt for the tech to resolve. It may be connected to the first issue that I emailed you about earlier. I was traveling at 40 to 45mph, throttle was steady, all of a sudden the engine throtttle down to idle and the bike lost momentum. I twisted the throttle even more to increase speed with no success. Within 2-3 seconds the engine returned to proper RPM's and error lights up on the instrument cluster and remained on until I pulled over and shut off the ignition. I restarted the bike and the asc light cleared. Because this issue occurred while traveling on a busy stretch of road and could have resulted in an accident I will follow up with the federal safety agency and bmw of north america, llc for further investigation.