BMW C400X vs Kymco Downtown 300i: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW C400X (2018-present) and the Kymco Downtown 300i (2016-2017), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW C400X 34 hp, Kymco Downtown 300i 29.5 hp.
- Torque: BMW C400X 35 Nm, Kymco Downtown 300i 24.4 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW C400X (2018-present)34 (best)
- Kymco Downtown 300i (2016-2017)29.5
Torque Nm
- BMW C400X (2018-present)35 (best)
- Kymco Downtown 300i (2016-2017)24.4
Weight kg
- BMW C400X (2018-present)204
- Kymco Downtown 300i (2016-2017)166
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2018-present Remove |  2016-2017 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Scooter | Scooter |
| Years | 2018-present | 2016-2017 |
| Engine | 350cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder, forward-facing horizontal layout, 80mm bore x 69.6mm stroke; from model year 2021 the engine uses an electronic 'E-gas' throttle and a revised engine management system for Euro 5 compliance | 299.0 ccm (18.24 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Injection. EFI |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 350 cc | 299 cc |
| Power | 34 hp @ 7,500 rpmBest | 29.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 35 Nm @ 6,000 rpmBest | 24.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT (continuously variable transmission) with centrifugal dry clutch; variator belt driving a two-step spur-gear final reduction to the rear wheel | Automatic, Wet, multiplate, Belt (final drive) |
| Final drive | belt | belt |
| Weight | 204 kg (wet) | 166 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12.9 LBest | 12.6 L |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 35 mm diameter, 110 mm travel | Telescopic Forks, Upper and Lower Triple Tree |
| Rear suspension | Double aluminum swingarm with twin spring struts, preload adjustable, 112 mm travel | 5 Position Adjustable Dual Shocks |
| Brake system | Two-channel ABS standard on both front and rear discs | Not available |
| Front brake | Single 265 mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper | Single disc, 260 mm |
| Rear brake | Single 265 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper | Single disc, 240 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-15 | 120/80-14 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-14 | 150/70-13 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | EUR 6,950 (Italy, launch (Dec 2018)) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.