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BMW Motorrad USA today announced the new 2024 BMW CE 02 – an electric two-wheeler something or other. BMW said (marketing babble alert> “it’s electric, designed to appeal to young people and it’s neither an e-motorbike nor an e-scooter. It’s an eParkourer (sic), created for the urban environment. Nimble, practical, tough, and reduced to the essentials in terms of design. Large wheels meet the demand for robustness and at the same time ensure riding fun on many differing terrains.” Whatever it is, when it rolls into the US, the MSRP will be $7599 plus destination, plus accessories, plus taxes. CE 02 has a top speed of 59 mph, a zero-to-30 mph acceleration time of 3 seconds, and a range of ~56 miles.
“With the CE 02, we are striving for something new at BMW Motorrad and want to be pioneers once again. 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,” said Edgar Heinrich, Head of BMW Motorrad Design.
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- Maximum power: 15 horsepower, rated power: 8 horsepower, torque: 40.6 lb.-ft.
- Two 48v, 1.96 kWh lithium-ion batteries.
- Steel frame and single-sided rear swing-arm.
- Telescopic front forks.
- BMW Motorrad ABS (front wheel only).
- ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and RSC (Recuperative Stability Control).
- Reversing aid.
- Two standard riding modes “Flow” and “Surf”.
- Third driving mode “Flash” as part of the optional HIGHLINE package.
- Low seat height of 29.5 inches.
- Suitable for riding two-up.
- Keyless Ride.
- LED headlights, tail-light and turn signals.
- 5″ micro TFT display.
- USB-C socket.
- Cradle mode in the BMW Motorrad Connected app.
- BMW Motorrad Connected Services.
- 9 kW external charger for household sockets; 1.5kW quick charger in the optional HIGHLINE package.
Power
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 48 volts and an energy content of 1.96 kWh each. They can be removed for care and maintenance. With an output of 15 horsepower and 40.6 lb.-ft. torque, it has a top speed of 59 mph, and a range of ~56 miles (according to WMTC). Weighing 291 pounds and with a low seat height of only 29.5 inches, BMW claims it has ” flickable handling characteristics.”
Torque is transmitted from the synchronous motor on the right-hand side of the two-wheeler 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 design allows a good center of gravity for neutral handling. ASC (Automatic Stability Control) ensures safe power transmission between the rear tire and varied road surfaces. RSC (Recuperation Stability Control) functions similar to an engine drag torque control and reduces the drag torque in overrun or coasting mode to provide stability. Energy recovery occurs in overrun mode. Reversing aid makes maneuvering easier.
Ride Modes
CE 02 comes with two standard ride modes: Flow and Surf. “Flow” offers the optimal drive set-up for floating (not flowing?) along in urban traffic with a slower throttle response and medium energy recuperation. “Surf” provides a ride experience claimed as familiar to surfers: A direct throttle response permits dynamic acceleration, and zero recuperation enables maximum coasting and effortless cruising. The “Flash” driving mode is apparently available as an option, and is part of the optional HIGHLINE package. In this mode, the new eParkourer is claimed to be responsive, sporty, and dynamic.
External Charger
CE 02 comes standard with a 0.9 kW external charger, which enables charging to be conducted quickly and conveniently using standard household outlets. A quicker 1.5 kW charger is available as part of the optional HIGHLINE package. Charging times from 20% to 80% capacity at: 0.9 kW – 170 minutes; at 1.5 kW – 140 minutes.
