Source: MotorcyclistOnline.com
[[{“value”:”BMW’s stripped-down 2024 CE 02 electric scooter is set to hit the production line and is now available for preorder. Bring a fat checkbook. (BMW/)BMW’s new 2024 BMW CE 02 electric is finally coming to town, according to the brand, which has announced that the urban-flavored runabout is now available for preorder. “Urban-flavored” may not even be a strong enough description; Germany’s calling the new electric scooter an “eParkourer,” somehow implying that this quasi electric motorcycle is equipped to “traverse obstacles in the…environment through the use of running, jumping, and climbing” (thank you, Britannica, for that). Perhaps that youthful design will catch the eye of a couple of skateboarding hipsters, hopes BMW; the CE 02 is “created for the urban environment,” and while the bike’s athletically stylish vibe definitely feels more youthful than Germany’s previous robotic electric designs (see: CE 04), it comes at a price, with a starting MSRP of $7,599. There aren’t many aspiring young skateboarders we know who can write that check.Editor’s note: Motorcyclist Magazine will be at BMW Motorrad’s official U.S. press introduction next week. Stay tuned for live editorial on this product via our official Instagram, Facebook and Twitter channels.The minimal chassis hosts an upside-down fork, preload-adjustable rear shock, and single-sided swingarm. Shown here is the higher-spec Highline Package, which adds a quick charger, heated grips, and more, for an extra $875. Is more seat padding extra though? (BMW/)At the core of the CE 02 lies a supercompact chassis consisting of a steel double-loop frame with an upside-down 37mm fork and a single-sided swingarm and directly mounted, preload-adjustable shock. Sporting a wheelbase of just 53.2 inches and a head angle at a steep 24.5 degrees, the CE 02 also rolls on 14-inch wheels, which would suggest a high emphasis on agility. Brakes consist of a 239mm disc up front and a 220mm disc at the rear, with ABS available on the front wheel only.Related: 2022 BMW CE 04 First Ride ReviewThe CE 02 uses two removable lithium-ion batteries to power the air-cooled synchronous motor; the standard external charger will get them to an 80 percent charge in about three hours. (BMW/)Blacked-out components are the dominant theme here, with the frame, wheels, and front fender doused in ebony, and the disc wheels designed to emphasize the proportions; a touch of gray on the motor cover offers contrast. BMW says the “reduced design offers plenty of scope for your own design options,” which can be translated to mean “check out all our available accessories.”The rear shock is directly mounted to the aluminum swingarm and is adjustable for spring preload. A 14-inch disc wheel with a 150/70-14 tire rolls at the other end. (BMW/)The CE 02′s promising suspension arrangement gives you a hydraulically damped, 37mm telescopic fork and a shock with adjustable spring preload paired with a set of wide 120/80-14 (front) and 150/70-14 (rear) tires to further help tame the urban potholes. The combination of short wheelbase, low weight of only 291 pounds, and a seat height of 29.5 inches means the CE 02 is likely to feel nimble in motion as well, with dual-position footrests giving riders the option of a relaxed leg placement or a more sporty lean.Short wheelbase, 291-pound weight, and steep rake should make the CE 02 plenty agile. Dual-position footrests allow for leg placement options. (BMW/)As for motivation, the steel frame holds an air-cooled, current-excited synchronous motor, which takes its energy from two air-cooled lithium-ion batteries. Those cells, with an operating voltage of 48V and an energy content of 1.96kWh each, are also removable. The CE 02 has a maximum claimed output of 15 hp (8 hp nominally) and with 40.5 lb.-ft. of torque available from the jump, the scoot is likely to reach its claimed top speed of 59 mph in no time. According to BMW, range is more than 56 miles, give or take.Riders also get a fairly sophisticated electronics package which includes Automatic Stability Control and Recuperative Stability Control as standard equipment, as well as two ride modes, Flow and Surf (the Highline Package upgrade delivers a third mode, Flash). Flow serves up a softer throttle response and medium energy recuperation, while Surf gives riders a more direct throttle with snappier acceleration and the sportier Flash mode goes for max output. Other convenience features include keyless operation, LED lighting, a 3.5-inch TFT display, and a USB-C socket.The cockpit looks pretty well optimized for the urban jungle with high bars, various ride modes, stability control, and yep, a smartphone holder. (BMW/)This being BMW, naturally there are lots of accessories, and with the CE 02 it seems like many of them are cargo-oriented; there are Black, Urban, and Adventure collection 16-liter side cases and more. The optional Highline Package seen in most of these photos will run you an additional $875, and adds an anodized gold fork as well as the aforementioned Flash mode, a 1.5kWh quick charger, heated grips, a different seat, as well as the flashier colors and graphics. You’ll also get an integrated SP Connect smartphone holder.The black-only base-model 2024 BMW CE 02, shown here, is the one that retails for $7,599 (preorder price) and $8,194 (regular retail). The Highline Package is $875 more. (BMW/)BMW has said the CE 02 is a 2024 model, and will arrive in the US later this year with an MSRP of $7,599, though that’s just the preorder price; on the website we found a tag of $8,194 for the Cosmic Black base model.More info is at bmwmotorcycles.com.2024 BMW CE 02 Specs
MSRP:
$7,599 /$8,194
Motor:
Air-cooled excited synchronous
Rated Capacity:
8 hp
Maximum Power:
15 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Maximum Torque:
40.5 lb.-ft. @ 1,000 rpm
Maximum Speed:
59 mph
Battery:
Two air-cooled lithium-ion batteries, 3.92 kWh
Voltage:
48V
Charging:
0.9kW w/ integrated charger; 1.5kW quick charger w/ optional Highline package
Charge Time:
Standard 2 hr. 50 min. to 80%; 2 hr. 20 min. for 80% w/ quick charger
Transmission:
1-speed, integrated into motor housing/belt drive
Frame:
Steel double loop
Front Suspension:
37mm inverted telescopic fork; 4.6 in. travel
Rear Suspension:
Single-sided swingarm w/ direct-link shock, spring preload adjustable; 2.2 in. travel
Front Brake:
2-piston floating caliper, 239mm disc w/ ABS
Rear Brake:
1-piston floating caliper, 220mm disc
Wheels, Front/Rear:
Cast aluminum; 14 x 2.50 in. / 14 x 3.50 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:
120/80-14 / 150/70-14
Steering Head Angle/Trail:
24.5°/3.6 in.
Wheelbase:
53.2 in.
Seat Height:
29.5 in.
Curb Weight:
291 lb.
Contact:
bmwmotorcycles.com”}]]
