BMW REVEALS ‘ FUTURISTIC ’ 2024 ELECTRIC CE 02 URBAN SCOOTER

BMW Motorrad USA recently unveiled the new 2024 BMW CE 02 . The electric product is designed to appeal to young people . It ’ s neither an e-motorcycle nor an e-scooter , according to BMW . It ’ s an “ eParkourer ,” created for the urban environment .

“ With the CE 02 , we are striving for something new at BMW Motorrad and want to be pioneers once again ,” says Edgar Heinrich , head of BMW Motorrad design . “ Thanks to its unusual proportions and striking graphics , the new CE 02 is an uncomplicated , youthful form of single-track mobility . The reduced design language stands for lightness and fun . The focus is not on utility , but on emotional appeal , riding pleasure and uncomplicated , almost intuitive use .”

The disc wheels are designed to emphasize the proportions . Black as the basic color for the frame , wheels , front fender and triple clamp fairing , and granite grey metallic matt for the motor cover . The reduced design offers plenty of scope for designing , allowing riders to express themselves . There are almost no limits to realizing your own design ideas and customizing the BMW CE 02 .

The optional Highline package adds forks , anodized in gold and a tape design in combination with Petrol as a contrasting color , making the CE 02 look dynamic and future oriented .

The 2024 BMW CE 02 will arrive in the U . S . with an MSRP of $ 7,599 plus destination .

The new BMW CE 02 is powered by an air-cooled , current-excited synchronous motor . Power is supplied by two air-cooled lithium-ion batteries with an operating voltage of 48v and an energy content of 1.96 kWh each , which can be removed for care and maintenance purposes . With an output of 15 hp and 40.6 lb-ft , the new CE 02 accelerates quickly from traffic lights and offers a dynamic riding experience . With a top speed of 59 mph , progress is speedy and a range of more than 56 miles ( according to WMTC ) allows for extended urban adventures . Thanks to its low weight of only 291 pounds and the low seat height of only 29.5 inches , the new CE 02 is also characterized by its flickable handling characteristics .

Torque is transmitted from the synchronous motor on the right-hand side of the vehicle via a toothed belt to an intermediate shaft . From there , another toothed belt on the left side takes over the function of the secondary drive to the rear wheel . This sophisticated construction ensures the best possible center of gravity for neutral handling . ASC ( Automatic Stability Control ) ensures safe power transmission between the rear tire and varied road surface . RSC ( Recuperation Stability Control ) functions similarly to an engine drag torque control and specifically reduces the drag torque in overrun mode to keep the vehicle stable . At the same time , recuperation takes place in overrun mode . Reversing aid makes maneuvering simple and easy .

Ride Modes : The new CE 02 comes with two standard ride modes : “ Flow ” and

“ Surf .” Flow offers the optimal drive set-up for floating along in urban traffic with a softer throttle response and medium energy recuperation . Surf provides a ride experience familiar to surfers : A direct throttle response permits dynamic acceleration , and zero recuperation enables maximum coasting and effortless cruising . The “ Flash ” driving mode is available as a sporty and dynamic addition and is part of the optional Highline package . In this mode , the new eParkourer from BMW Motorrad provides a very responsive , sporty , and dynamic riding experience .

External Charger : The new BMW CE 02 comes standard with a 0.9 kW external charger , which enables charging to be carried out quickly and conveniently using

The 2024 BMW CE 02 looks futuristic even standing still . Photo courtesy of BMW

standard household outlets . A quicker 1.5 kW charger is available as part of the optional Highline package .

Chassis : Thanks to its low weight and the low seat height , the CE 02 offers agile handling . The CE 02 relies on a torsionally rigid double-loop frame made of tubular steel . The front wheel is guided by hydraulically damped 37 mm telescopic forks , while a single-sided die-cast aluminum swingarm is used at the rear , along with a directly linked shock absorber with adjustable spring base .

The 2.50 x 14−inch front and 3.50 x 14−inch rear cast light alloy disk wheels are fitted with wide 120 / 80−14 and 150 / 70− 14 tires . The BMW CE 02 is decelerated