The BMW CE 02 announced last year is not an e-scooter, not an e-motorcycle but an eParkourer, according to BMW Motorrad.
Parkour is the sport of moving around a city quickly and efficiently by jumping, vaulting and climbing, and BMW has nicked the term for its latest electric two-wheeler.
It’s an unusual looking machine, a ‘new kind of mobility’ but you can see its appeal for city dwellers. The Maeving RM1 isn’t so far off in its look.
First, it’s electric. Bigger wheels than most scooters mean it has more stability on most surfaces.
Black is the basic colour for the frame, wheels, front fender and triple clamp fairing at the top, with granite grey metallic matt for the engine cover.
There are two performance variants for two licence classes. Riders aged 17 can ride the new CE 02 with a maximum power output of 11 kW (15 hp). A 4 kW (5 hp) version limited to 28mph (45 km/h), also meets the requirements of the AM driving licence class.
The 11 kW version isn’t slow. It’ll accelerate quickly at traffic lights and offers a top speed of 60mph (95 km/h). Range is more than 55 miles (90 km).
Thanks to its low weight of only 132 kg (11 kW version) or 119 kg (4 kW version) and the low seat height of only 750 mm, the new CE 02 is also easy to handle.
There are two/three riding modes: ‘Flow’ and ‘Surf’ as standard and ‘Flash’ as an option. ‘Flow’ offers the optimal set-up for cruising along in urban traffic, while ‘Surf’ provides a more dynamic riding experience beyond the bustling city traffic. The ‘Flash’ driving mode is more sporty.
The new BMW CE 02 comes as standard with an external charger with a charging power of 0.9 kW, which enables charging processes to be carried out quickly and conveniently at standard household sockets. It’s even faster with the quick charger with 1.5 kW charging power, which is available in the HIGHLINE optional equipment and as an Original BMW Motorrad accessory.
Chassis spec is impressive: double-loop tube frame, telescopic forks, single-sided swingarm and cast light alloy wheels, disc brakes front and rear with ABS at the front.
In the cockpit, an easy-to-read TFT display informs the driver about riding speed, battery charge status and much more. A USB-C charging socket also allows you to supply a smartphone with power.
Using the BMW Motorrad Connected app your smartphone shows you the predicted end of charging thanks to networking via Bluetooth, as on the BMW CE 04.
In the HIGHLINE variant, the cradle mode allows the BMW Motorrad app in the smartphone (held in a smartphone holder) to be controlled safely as an additional display using the keypad on the handlebar. It is also possible to record your trips using the app. With the BMW Motorrad Connected Services (also included in the HIGHLINE package) the charging status and other CE 02 vehicle information can be viewed at any time from anywhere via the app.
BMW CE 02 highlights
- Price: from £8,450 (AM version £7,450)
- Maximum power 11 kW (15 hp), rated power 6 kW (8 hp), torque 55 Nm.
- Performance variant for AM driving licence Maximum power 4 kW (5 hp), rated power 3.2 kW (4 hp), torque 55 Nm
- Steel frame and single-sided rear swingarm
- Telescopic forks at the front
- BMW Motorrad ABS (front wheel only).
- ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and RSC (Recuperative Stability Control)
- Reverse assistant
- Two riding modes as standard.
- Low seat height of 750 mm.
- Suitable for riding two-up
- Keyless Ride.
- LED headlights including daytime running lights and side indicators.
- 3.5″ micro TFT.
- USB-C socket.
- Cradle mode in the BMW Motorrad Connected app.
- BMW Motorrad Connected Services
- External charger 1.500 W (900 W series) for household socket use as part of the HIGHLINE optional equipment as well as optional accessory (for 11 kW version).
- Anti-theft alarm preparation
