The BMW C 400 GT is a practical maxi-scooter designed for commuters and touring riders seeking comfort and reliability. Powered by a liquid-cooled 350cc single-cylinder engine producing 34 horsepower, it delivers smooth acceleration and a top speed of 129 km/h with excellent fuel efficiency. Known for its spacious seating, intuitive handling, and premium build quality, it's best suited for everyday urban riding and weekend getaways.
The 2026 Zontes 368G is a midsize automatic scooter designed for practical urban commuters seeking efficient daily transportation with genuine performance. Its liquid-cooled 368cc single-cylinder engine delivers 38.2 horsepower and strong low-end torque, making it equally at home navigating city streets or cruising suburban roads. Known for combining modern fuel injection technology with reliable automatic transmission convenience, this scooter suits riders prioritizing comfort, economy, and easy handling.
Both are scooters, so this is a like-for-like choice.
2026 BMW C 400 GT: Built primarily as a comfortable, practical urban commuter that can stretch its legs on occasional longer trips.
2026 Zontes 368G: Designed primarily as a comfortable, torquey commuter and light touring maxi-scooter rather than a performance or off-road machine.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 BMW C 400 GT if you want a lower seat. Choose the 2026 Zontes 368G if you want more power, more torque, lighter weight and a bigger tank. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 BMW C 400 GT | 2026 Zontes 368G |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Scooter | Scooter |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallic, Exclusive | Green, white, grey |
| Comments | Windscreen. Ride by Wire. Self calibrating ASC. Keyless. USB charging. | Windscreen. Chinese brand. |
| Fork tube size | 35 mm (1.4 inches) | - |
| Spark plugs | NGK LMAR8J-9E | - |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 | - |
| Tire pressure front | 32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa) | - |
| Tire pressure rear | 35 PSI (2.4 Bar or 240 kPa) | - |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 350.0 ccm (21.36 cubic inches) | 368.0 ccm (22.46 cubic inches) |
| CO2 Emissions | 84 CO2 g/km | - |
| EPA Certificate No. | TBMXC0.35K0X-006 | - |
| EPA Est. Fuel Consumption | 3.60 L/100km (65.3 US mpg) | - |
| EPA CO Emissions | 0.3 CO g/km | - |
| Engine Type | Single, four-stroke | Single, four-stroke |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.50 litres/100 km (28.6 km/l or 67.20 mpg) | ✓3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.50 mpg) |
| Bore x Stroke | 80.0 x 69.6 mm (3.1 x 2.7 inches) | 79.0 x 75.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Ignition | BMS-E2 digital engine management | Electric ignition |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | - |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump | - |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 33.5 HP (25.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM | ✓38.2 HP (27.9 kW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 35.0 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 25.8 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM | ✓40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.1618 HP/kg (dry) | 0.1929 HP/kg (wet) |
| Top Speed | 129.0 km/h (80.2 mph) | - |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Frame | Steel bridge-type frame | Steel pipe |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with 35 mm diameter | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Double aluminum swingarm, double springs struts, adjustable preload | Dual shocks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | - |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 112 mm (4.4 inches) | - |
| Rake (fork angle) | 26.4° | - |
| Trail | 81 mm (3.2 inches) | - |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS. | Single disc. ABS |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) | - |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. 1-piston floating calipers. ABS. | Single disc. ABS |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-R15 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-R14 | 150/70-14 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1565 mm (61.6 inches) | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2210 mm (87.0 inches) | 2230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Overall Width | 845 mm (33.3 inches) | 925 mm (36.4 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1500 mm (59.1 inches) | 1370 mm (53.9 inches) |
| Seat Height | ✓765 mm (30.1 inches) | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Dry weight | 207.0 kg (456.4 pounds) | - |
| Wet Weight | 219.0 kg (482.8 pounds) | ✓198.0 kg (436.5 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.80 litres (3.38 US gallons) | ✓17.50 litres (4.62 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 1.80 litres (1.90 US quarts) | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) | - |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Final Drive | Chain | - |
| Clutch | Centrifugal dry clutch | Wet type multi-pieces |
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