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Two years after the release of the BMW CE 04 electric scooter, the company is targeting a younger generation of city-dwellers with the new 2024 BMW CE 02. Described by BMW as an “eParkourer,” the CE 02 is somewhere in between an electric bike and an electric scooter, designed to be practical yet playful in terms of both performance and appearance.

2024 BMW CE 04 and CE 02 — The BMW CE 04 electric scooter (left) was introduced for model year 2022. Now, the electric CE 02 is here to attract a younger demographic.

The BMW CE 02 comes in two variations: an 11 kW (15 hp) version and a 4kW (5 hp) version aimed to meet requirements for the AM driving license class open to younger riders in Germany and other European countries. BMW claims a top speed of 59 mph and a range of 55 miles for the 11 kW version. The 4 kW has a top speed limited to 28 mph and a range of 28 miles.

The CE 02 comes standard with an external charger and a charging power of 0.9 kW, and it can be charged using standard household sockets. Standard charging time from 20% to 80% is 2 hours 48 minutes for the 11 kW version and 1 hour 25 minutes for the 4 kW version. The Highline options package comes with a 1.5 kW quick charger, which has a charging time from 20% to 80% of 1 hour 42 minutes for the 11 kW version.

The youthful, fun-loving goal of the CE 02 is further seen in the names of the two ride modes available: Flow and Surf. Flow mode is designed for cruising, while Surf is for spirited riding. There’s also a more dynamic Flash ride mode available as part of the Highline options package.

The eParkourer’s chassis consists of a double-loop frame of tubular steel. It uses an inverted telescopic fork with 4.6 inches of travel up front and a single-sided swingarm and an adjustable shock absorber with 2.2 inches of travel in the rear. The 11 kW version has a weight of 291 lb, and the 4 kW version has a weight of 262 lb. The bench seat has an approachable height of 29.5 inches. It rides on cast alloy 14-inch wheels front and rear. Stopping power comes from a 239-mm front disc with standard ABS and a 220-mm rear disc.

Other features of the BMW CE 02 are a 3.5-inch TFT display and a USB-C charging socket. The CE 02 also connects to smartphones via the BMW Motorrad Connected app to show predicted end of charging and other information. The Highline options package includes additional uses for the app, including the ability to use a smartphone (placed in the smartphone holder) as an additional display while riding and operated with a keypad on the handlebar. The Highline package also includes heated grips. The CE 02 comes standard with an LED headlight and an electric reverse gear.

The 2024 BMW CE 02 is available in Cosmic Black for $7,599. The Highline options package, which includes the Cosmic Black 2 colorway with teal and white accents and graphics, costs an additional $875.

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When BMW released the CE 04 Scooter back in November of 2020, they made quite the splash – after all, they were the first Powersports company to premiere their machine on TikTok, a social media platform popular with the Gen-Z crowd.

Now, they’ve followed through with the trademark rights that were filed almost exactly a year ago and revealed a concept for the CE 04’s younger sibling – the CE 02.

BMW is playing smart – they’re targeting a niche market.

With this pocket-putterer pulling out a clean 15hp, the bike shows off the exact limitations mandated for EU learner-riders and A1-restricted licenses, creating an opportunity for riders to ditch the traditional scooter aesthetic and opt for something more futuristic.

Edgar Heinrich, head of design at BMW Motorrad, says in a report from Cycleworld:

“At first glance, there is little about the BMW Motorrad Concept CE 02 that is typically BMW Motorrad—it’s something completely new.”

“We want to strive for something novel and be pioneers, which is what we’ve proven ourselves capable of with various projects in the past.”

“The Concept CE 02 features new proportions and modern forms of single-track mobility in an urban environment. In addition, we wanted to achieve a level of design innovation that we have not had before at this level.”

“Straightforward use was important, but above all, the emotional component was crucial, as well as riding fun.”

“The BMW Motorrad Concept CE 02 is a reliable companion on a day-to-day basis”, Alexander Buckan, BMW Motorrad’s head of vehicle design, adds.

“You love it because it’s always there for you, and it just works—even if you occasionally don’t treat it as carefully as you might. And there are stickers, tapes, and other forms of customization that make it quite clear to everyone that it belongs to you.”

“It embodies youthful freedom and a carefree spirit—rather like a skateboard on two wheels.”

We will leave the ergonomic potential for a two-wheeled skateboard to BMW – in the meantime, have fun slapping stickers on your TikTok-less Honda Grom (Or your Ducati Monster 937, we won’t judge), and make sure to let us know what you’re up to this weekend.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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