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BGauss C12i specifications and features

Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.

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Specs source: BGauss

Motor, battery and charging

The C12i's 2.5 kW motor is the 37rd most powerful among the 48 electric scooters here and takes it to a top speed of 60 km/h, which limits it to city use.

A full charge from a home socket takes about 4.45 hours, and it supports fast charging for a quicker top-up on the road. The battery is removable, so it can be charged indoors if you cannot park near a plug.

Full specification sheet

Engine

Transmission
Automatic

Dimensions

Kerb weight
106 kg
Seat height
765 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
Wheelbase
1292 mm
Length
1825 mm
Width
697 mm
Height
1150 mm

Tyres

Front tyre
90/90-304.8
Rear tyre
90/100-254

Electric

Peak motor power
2.5 kW
Battery
2 kWh
Claimed range
85 km
Charging time
4.5 hrs
Top speed
60 km/h

Brakes & suspension

Front brake
Drum, 130 mm
Rear brake
Drum, 130 mm
ABS / CBS
CBS
Front suspension
Hydraulic Telescopic
Rear suspension
Double Hydraulic Spring - 4 Step Adjustable

Source: BGauss official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.

Dimensions in practice

The C12i weighs 106 kg with fluids, has an 765 mm seat, 155 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1292 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.

Tyres are 90/90-304.8 front and 90/100-254 rear, tubeless.

Features, and why each matters

Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.

Console and connectivity

  • Digital console

    Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.

  • Ride modes

    An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.

Convenience

  • USB charging port

    Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.

  • Under-seat storage

    Whether a full-face helmet fits is the question to ask at the showroom.

Electric

  • Fast charging

    Public or home fast charger support cuts a full charge from overnight to an hour or two.

  • Removable battery

    Carry the pack upstairs to charge. Solves the no-plug-at-parking problem.

  • Regenerative braking

    Recovers a little charge when slowing and saves brake pads.

  • Cruise control

    Holds a set speed on open roads. Mostly a highway feature.

  • Over-the-air updates

    Software features and fixes arrive without a service visit.

Safety and braking

  • Combi-brake (CBS)

    Links the rear brake lever to the front so a rear-only stamp still slows you properly.

  • Tubeless tyres

    A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.

  • Side-stand engine cut-off

    Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.

  • Hazard lamps

    All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.

Lighting

  • LED headlamp

    Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.

  • LED daytime running lamp

    Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.

  • LED tail lamp

    Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.

Equipment against DX, Wave and N-First

Against DX, Wave or N-First, it gets side-stand engine cut-off, hazard lamps, usb charging port and fast charging that most rivals skip.

What it lacks: front disc brake, alloy wheels, bluetooth connectivity and reverse mode, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.

Only the C12i has

  • Side-stand engine cut-off
  • Hazard lamps
  • USB charging port
  • Fast charging
  • Removable battery

Rivals have, it lacks

  • Front disc brake
  • Alloy wheels
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Reverse mode
  • Companion app

Colours

  • Brooklyn Black
  • Foliage Green
  • Pearl White
  • Matte BGauss Blue
  • Yellow Techno
  • Peach and White
  • Teal and White

C12i specs: questions people ask

How long does the C12i take to charge?
About 4.45 hours for a full charge from a home socket, with fast charging available for quicker top-ups.
Is the C12i suitable for short riders?
Yes. Seat height is 765 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
Does the C12i have ABS?
No. It uses a combi-brake system (CBS), which is what the rules require under 125cc. There is no ABS variant.
What features does the C12i have?
16 items across 5 groups, including combi-brake (cbs), tubeless tyres, side-stand engine cut-off, hazard lamps and led headlamp. Some are variant-specific.

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