The BMW CE 02 eParkourer Is A Funky Entry-Stage Electrical Motorbike

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BMW launched a small electrical bike final yr, and we didn’t even discover. Possibly a part of the explanation for that was as a result of BMW doesn’t take into account the CE 02 an e-motorbike or an e-scooter, however moderately one thing new altogether — an eParkourer. I imply, it seems like a motorbike and drives like a motorbike, however who’re we to query the corporate’s selection of an all-new classification?

“Electrical moped? Pedelec? Electrical scooter? Nope! The eParkourer is the icon of the brand new City Mobility scene. It strikes by way of the town like a traceur. Quick, agile, inventive. And takes it by the storm.”

The BMW CE 02, which follows the corporate’s CE 04 scooter as an entry into 2-wheeled e-mobility, was introduced through press launch in July of 2023, however the information hype cycle appeared to move it proper by till only recently, when a number of publications obtained an opportunity to take one for a trip. CleanTechnica wasn’t invited, so we’ll simply must level you to MotorTrend and Wired for a hands-on evaluate, and follow simply the fundamentals right here as a substitute.

When introducing the CE 02 final yr, that is what BMW needed to say about it:

“The brand new BMW CE 02 represents a brand new means of accessing BMW Motorrad. It’s electrical, it appeals particularly to younger individuals and it’s neither an e-motorbike nor an e-scooter. It’s an eParkourer. Created for the town and the city setting. Nimble, sensible, sturdy and lowered to the necessities when it comes to design. Giant wheels meet the demand for robustness and on the identical time guarantee driving enjoyable on many terrains.”

The CE 02 is on the market in two configurations — one with a 4 kW motor that’s restricted to 45 km/h in order to adjust to e-bike rules, and one with an 11 kW motor with a high velocity of 95 km/h. The 4 kW model is sort of like an overgrown electrical bike or an electrical moped, whereas the 11 kW model is a mini-motorcycle, as a motorbike license is required in most locations, and its high velocity is excessive sufficient to maintain up with most visitors on floor roads.

This little electrical BMW is packed filled with options, as anybody shopping for a BMW would anticipate, and it’s additionally obtained an fascinating selection of a few trip modes in order that the rider can select whichever one most closely fits their driving fashion or their route:

“The brand new CE 02 comes with two customary trip modes: “Circulation” and “Surf”. “Circulation” gives the optimum drive set-up for floating alongside in city visitors with a softer throttle response and medium vitality recuperation. “Surf” supplies a trip expertise acquainted to surfers: A direct throttle response permits dynamic acceleration, and nil recuperation allows most coasting and easy cruising. The “Flash” driving mode is on the market as a sporty and dynamic addition and is a part of the elective HIGHLINE bundle. On this mode, the brand new eParkourer from BMW Motorrad supplies a really responsive, sporty, and dynamic driving expertise.”

In line with BMW, the 11 kW model’s 48V 3.92 kWh battery could be absolutely charged in simply an hour and 40 minutes, and supplies a variety of as much as 59 miles per cost. Pricing on the CE 02 begins at $7,599, and the corporate has a configurator on-line for patrons to cost and construct the model they need.