I had a C Evolution in which I rode for 23 thousand miles (37000 km) before a deer prematurely sent it to the recyclers. It was a fantastic bike that I even preferred to ride it over my K1600GTL (which is still running with 75k miles). As far as BMW electric vehicles, I had the Active E, then an i3 BEV then the C Evolution. Those three were very reliable vehicles. Maintenance was pretty much hooking up a computer for software updates and that was it. Had to buy tires, they are consumables. Brakes? Never changed brake pads in over 200k miles of electric driving/riding. My i3 with over 109k miles still has original pads in great condition, as are the disks. Regen braking is a genius of engineering. Despite the price premium of these EVs, the economic breakeven point compared to a similarly equiped gas vehicle is reached rather quickly, especially in these days of expensive petrol. I could go on and on but here is the quick rundown on EVs in general: if your use case (commuting, fun riding, etc) fits the capabilities of an EV, and you see yourself having to use the EV a lot, then get the EV. If you won't use an electric vehicle for whatever reason, then you won't recoup that price premium. If you end up using an electric vehicle all the time, you'll end up enjoying the ride quality while saving money for operation and maintenance which goes into your fancy cafe spending account. Great review on the CE 04. I may look for one.
I find it very disgusting nothing to love here nobody looked at the cost to human life these electric vehicles are causing just listen to The Propaganda and take it that we're doing a bit to save the Planet and to hell with those poor people in those third world countries unbelievable
the best motorcycle EVER . I have them all - goldwing and Kawasaki and rebel - the CE 04 is way way better and if I know the range will bring me to the destination - it will always be my bike i pick from the group .
This is genius from BMW and im not a bmw fan usually , having been a 1980s London despatch rider i can see a huge market for this in major cities for deliveries , love the box makes it so practical . Want one .
All other scooter have much more room then this one. My scooter have maybe twice the space, and look 100 times better. when you stop for going into a store. you have nowhere to put the helmet? Look like it lost a 60 liter trunk from the back. It is not functional at all… And look dorky and stupid. Cud at lest be functional, but not even that.
Thanks for your video Matt, good on you I got a few chuckles out of today's review. These have actually arrived in Australia for sale I have noted. The rear wheel looks like it came off a Citroen of the 1960's
I'm a jewelry designer and I completely agree with you about the aesthetics. They could have done better but the engineering makes it all worth getting one of these if you have the money.
i never thought it would take so long for the future to catch up with the past. design engineers have been designing futuristic transportation for the past 100 years. its nice to finally live in the future, that was designed, planned; and perfected so long ago.
I had the c Evo as a courtesy bike and loved it, this thing gets me very excited. I must admit though being from Manchester I think the solid wheels are a terrible idea from a security stand point. With something that expensive I'd want to be able to chain it to something secure.
BMW Motorrad popular in THAILAND, especially in Bangkok. But, also on Phuket island and in northern Chiang Mai. Here's our BMW Motorrad F900R review. This Motorrad is made in Thailand. Also Ducati, Harley-Davidson and TRIUMPH motorcycles are built in Thailand not far from Bangkok. ua-cam.com/video/ktZEIvKTfTw/v-deo.html
Nice Report, as a matter of fact I drove this thing for a week and I have some additions to your findings. First of all I so totally agree with the downpoints you mentioned - for a very expensive toy the materials are crap and the optional case ? Boy oh boy, who ever designed this should be punished corporally every morning bevore breakfast - it even steals the second seat - unbarable. I found the driving noise rather annoying and it's that cheap belt making a very high-pitched singing sound that enerves you after a few days. The ride for me (1,93m) was rather uncomfortable but at my height you feel very lucky if you find something that fits your size (my seat on the Honda Africa Twin is raised 20cm). The good things are really good and you forgot to mention the best feature of them all: IT HAS REVERSE ! And this is very unique and oh how much better your park and handle your quarter ton Moped in small areas with this reverse. I tried some speedtests in reverse but it's actually really scary to give it the full beans in that direction ;-) Finally it did not stick with me, the price was too steep and the pain in my back after a week reminded me to wait for a more suitable model.
Yes, I think it helps with the overall massing and proportions, especially with the rear end. The economical box shape goes well with the horizontal and vertical lines in the side view.
NO, mate. The back wheel RESONATES with the functional aesthetic. The back side is all about pushing and yes, it might be basic but its unadorned demeanor promises nothing but push. Am I wrong? I haven't ridden it. Now, color!?! Nah. It's antithetical to it's no-nonsense design. HOW MUCH is it? I want one....I think. Anyway, I don't like plastic either but I LOVE range, bro. I don't like heavy weight but I LOVE being glued to the road. Marvelous articulation of these trade offs, thank you sir. Love the cuts (edits), love the sensibility and the humor, dude. Got my sub.
I test rode one when they first hit the market here. I was amazed how agile and fun it was. I had purchased a 2022 1250RT, so buying one was not in the cards at the time. Keep thinking about it for local rides in town here.
Amazing review 👍 Thorough description, attractive scenarios, irony and competence, this video seems to me very…felt! I bought mine right yesterday and I’m excited like a kid! IMHO, there’s one word to correctly and completely describe this vehicle: “pure unconventionality”. If someone’s looking for the usual idea of “electric scooter” here, he/she may be disappointed. Its strength is in its extreme peculiarity. Greetings from Rome 👋🏻
I'm not worried one iota about the appearance side of things. That's exactly the set up I'd go for. I have a CB500F set up like that,I don't carry pillions. It looks easy to keep clean.
I bet all that matt black plastic will look beautiful when it has a couple of years worth of mud and grime on it from use. Love the idea of sneaking up behind traffic and surprising them, fantastic way for a car not to be aware of one's presence and crash into you. What a brilliant idea. Great review. What price?!!!
I saw the box and thought - oooooooo I like that... but you did a great job of making me hate it with you. The space on the steering column tho - I think this would take a clever mount for the phone?
I agree about the storage. They could have mimicked the front fairing design and it would have looked much better. The rear wheel leaves room for customization. Almost no chance I would ride it regardless.
BMW of North America announces pricing and electric range for the new 2022 BMW CE 04 electric scooter. The pricing starts at $11,795 and that will get you 80 miles of electric range. The expected market launch is scheduled for Q1 2022. 231 kilograms = 509 pounds
Yes stick with your Honda you are doing more for the planet if you believe in the carbon rubbish never mind about the slave labour to provide all of those PEOPLE with these beautiful electric vehicles that make massive pollution with their dirty blood batteries....people wake up
Constantly riding 100 kph. In winter around 5 degrees Celsius. What should be its max range ? I have to commute 102 km single ride. Work 9 hours and go back. Charging it at work. Could it be done ?
Shame topbox voids carrying a adult sized pillion, I thought it would I also changed seat to the straight version with no hump but you loose heating and it’s much more uncomfortable. The only fix will be get the Shad box option which uses common sense and mounts behind the seat. Now I have to buy the shad mounting kit and try to retro fit the bmw box since I bought it already, bike is great and I am coming from a 2019 Goldwing DCT.
I'd have one if it had a set of forklift Forks on the front, a Golf bag carrier in the rear and built in solar cells as long a BMW does charge a subscription for heated grips etc!
Just watched this again seeing I watched Don review the CE04 earlier today. I agree about the cheap plastic facing you below the dash. Looks dreadful. Such a contrast with the beautiful dash. Everything else I love. Apart from the range and, to a lesser extent, the price. I even really like the top box, which I regard as 'industrial', like I said last time. But... you don't get the sport mode on the base model. That's ridiculous. Maybe you don't really need sport mode, especially in an urban setting. Great review, top channel. Hope you're recovering. Nick
I was pleasantly surprised quite a nice a review. Normally a review of a German vehicle by someone of the Jeremy Clarkson vintage is a little like the "Don't mention the war" episode of Fawlty Towers,
Excellent review. Thank you. My wife and I both drive electric cars and I have always found managing the range very doable as the vast majority of our trips are less than the range and the vehicle can be fully charged at home before leaving. My summer commute is a Honda X-ADV. I recently ordered the CE04 as a replacement and am very much looking forward to it. I agree that the top box looks ugly on what is otherwise a stunning bike, which is a shame. I hope that it is too niche and distinctive to be of interest to thieves; with luck the electronics will make it hard to start and the break for parts market will be limited.
Pretty good review although you failed to mention how comfortable or not the very slightly padded plank was,as someone who rides a conventional BMW motorcycle I wouldn’t have that thing as a present, just saying.
I saw many e-scooters in China when I visited there 12 years ago. They have shoebox size swappable rechargeable battery. Seems like very popular. I think they banned gas-powered scooters. The escooters were priced less than US$1000.
I really wish they maxed-out on the range tho. I would put up with the extra weight for an extra 50miles. Would take it into a new realm entirely. Could easily fit a decent battery in the helmet box as an extra.
Exactly. Rode one and the range should be better, otherwise a nice scooter. :) Here is my test ride if interested ua-cam.com/video/ImR74bXMOjs/v-deo.html
It is a futuristic toy, not for everyone but for some. The price is in line with just said. So, for those who would like to be "in". These customers will pay for it. I rode one. Drop by to check it, if are interested.
I would buy it, if they added another battery in the huge space below the seat, to give it another 80miles of range, and if they sold it at the same price as this one. Too bad for them , they could have a huge headstart with this, but it's just too limited in range.
The back box would not be kind to the aerodynamic profile, either. The shortness of bikes is what contributes to a lot of their drag, so why would BMW add a cube back there? At least have a pad for a passenger as compensation. It looks so dated on something so new. I like designs that are not afraid to be honest about what they are, and that is certainly what they've done with the CE 04. However, to harp on about aerodynamics (again), I don't see the angularity as a big help. It won't matter too much for scooters, since they're more associated with practicality and fashion than high speeds, but this will matter for faster performance models. Kawasaki in particular seems to be making their new sports bikes as pointy as possible, instead of the shapes of the ZX-14.
Nice review :) When I spent 10 yrs working and living in Bavaria, flitering through traffic to get to the front of the lights (or anyhere else) was a big no no. This was why not many of my biker work collegues used their bikes for work as there was no speed advantages over a car ! Big shame as the roads were great for 2 wheelers :)
I wish we had the same law in Switzerland because that’s only the start, in Geneva as soon as they have seen you have seen them they cut your priority, they use their vulnerability as a right of way
@@marcbungener1877 So what. Getting angry over motorcycles skipping the line is the same as getting angry at someone skipping the supermarket line, only they didn't buy anything. You take up the space of at least six motorcycles with your car
I like them , other manufacturers now do top boxes and larger screens, it would be ideal where I live as I live on a island and if I went the full 50 kms one way I’d be 10 km under the sea , and the top speed you can go is a lucky 50 mph , got overtaken by one the other week on our only dual carriage way ( all 1/4 mile of it ) very impressive 😊😊👍👍 ps been driving ice motorbikes for 50 yyand there’s nothing wrong with ev motorbike s 😊👍👍
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Would have never imagined Simon Pegg's dad would be such an excellent reviewer
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Just what I was thinking. In fact, I thought it was Mr Pegg!
I had a C Evolution in which I rode for 23 thousand miles (37000 km) before a deer prematurely sent it to the recyclers. It was a fantastic bike that I even preferred to ride it over my K1600GTL (which is still running with 75k miles). As far as BMW electric vehicles, I had the Active E, then an i3 BEV then the C Evolution. Those three were very reliable vehicles. Maintenance was pretty much hooking up a computer for software updates and that was it. Had to buy tires, they are consumables. Brakes? Never changed brake pads in over 200k miles of electric driving/riding. My i3 with over 109k miles still has original pads in great condition, as are the disks. Regen braking is a genius of engineering. Despite the price premium of these EVs, the economic breakeven point compared to a similarly equiped gas vehicle is reached rather quickly, especially in these days of expensive petrol. I could go on and on but here is the quick rundown on EVs in general: if your use case (commuting, fun riding, etc) fits the capabilities of an EV, and you see yourself having to use the EV a lot, then get the EV. If you won't use an electric vehicle for whatever reason, then you won't recoup that price premium. If you end up using an electric vehicle all the time, you'll end up enjoying the ride quality while saving money for operation and maintenance which goes into your fancy cafe spending account. Great review on the CE 04. I may look for one.
It has an industrial look and looks like something out of Westworld.
is it just me or this is like listening to david attenborough but instead of wildlife with bikes?
Love it :)
I find it very disgusting nothing to love here nobody looked at the cost to human life these electric vehicles are causing just listen to The Propaganda and take it that we're doing a bit to save the Planet and to hell with those poor people in those third world countries unbelievable
Gold!
Consider putting up Euro and /or sterling prices for comparison the bike show will expand to vast audience . excellent review
Absolutely beautiful design, the Berlin Chair / Cyberpunk Scooter.
the best motorcycle EVER . I have them all - goldwing and Kawasaki and rebel - the CE 04 is way way better and if I know the range will bring me to the destination - it will always be my bike i pick from the group .
This is genius from BMW and im not a bmw fan usually , having been a 1980s London despatch rider i can see a huge market for this in major cities for deliveries , love the box makes it so practical . Want one .
All other scooter have much more room then this one. My scooter have maybe twice the space, and look 100 times better. when you stop for going into a store. you have nowhere to put the helmet?
Look like it lost a 60 liter trunk from the back. It is not functional at all… And look dorky and stupid. Cud at lest be functional, but not even that.
@@Gismo3333 nowhere to put the helmet....I guess you didn't watch the video then....just comment like troll who not watch
Price might restrict it from being used as a delivery vehicle.
so does this use the same quick charge station as vehicles use?? or do u just plug it in to a standard wall type outlet???
Thanks for your video Matt, good on you I got a few chuckles out of today's review. These have actually arrived in Australia for sale I have noted. The rear wheel looks like it came off a Citroen of the 1960's
Rear wheel, '60s Citroen. Funny!
I'm a jewelry designer and I completely agree with you about the aesthetics. They could have done better but the engineering makes it all worth getting one of these if you have the money.
i never thought it would take so long for the future to catch up with the past. design engineers have been designing futuristic transportation for the past 100 years. its nice to finally live in the future, that was designed, planned; and perfected so long ago.
I had the c Evo as a courtesy bike and loved it, this thing gets me very excited. I must admit though being from Manchester I think the solid wheels are a terrible idea from a security stand point. With something that expensive I'd want to be able to chain it to something secure.
It's so expensive, thieves can't afford to steal it.
BMW could track it..... If it has safety systems like if crash detected it can call police automatically !!
Throw the chain around the rear shock.
I love BMW motorcycles... and this stuff is so neat!
BMW Motorrad popular in THAILAND, especially in Bangkok. But, also on Phuket island and in northern Chiang Mai. Here's our BMW Motorrad F900R review. This Motorrad is made in Thailand. Also Ducati, Harley-Davidson and TRIUMPH motorcycles are built in Thailand not far from Bangkok. ua-cam.com/video/ktZEIvKTfTw/v-deo.html
All looking good. It's a shame the top box and rack impinge on the rear seat.
Nice Report, as a matter of fact I drove this thing for a week and I have some additions to your findings.
First of all I so totally agree with the downpoints you mentioned - for a very expensive toy the materials are crap and the optional case ? Boy oh boy, who ever designed this should be punished corporally every morning bevore breakfast - it even steals the second seat - unbarable.
I found the driving noise rather annoying and it's that cheap belt making a very high-pitched singing sound that enerves you after a few days.
The ride for me (1,93m) was rather uncomfortable but at my height you feel very lucky if you find something that fits your size (my seat on the Honda Africa Twin is raised 20cm).
The good things are really good and you forgot to mention the best feature of them all: IT HAS REVERSE ! And this is very unique and oh how much better your park and handle your quarter ton Moped in small areas with this reverse. I tried some speedtests in reverse but it's actually really scary to give it the full beans in that direction ;-)
Finally it did not stick with me, the price was too steep and the pain in my back after a week reminded me to wait for a more suitable model.
It is not the one to fall in love with, but it has some + in some -. :) Here is my test ride: ua-cam.com/video/ImR74bXMOjs/v-deo.html
Please dont buy bmw if $15k is too steep for you. Bmw's are for wealthy people
Is the box sold on subscription like their heated seats?
Can I flip the luggage case around, so it sits closer to the driver? That way I would be able to use it as a back rest when needed.
Sure looks like you could with that bolt pattern and mount a pad on it
@@bfarm44 that’s what I’m looking at too. 🤞🏻
It’s criminal you don’t have more views/subs than you do.
Great quality content.
You can see he has a real passion for motorbikes 👍
If the Passenger Footrests are deployed they stick out beyond the Profile of the (Machine)?
Great review! I've pre-ordered one here in the US, and cannot wait for it to arrive.
I prefer the old Porsche behind this assault on your senses.
@@bobklee2397 ?
Question, I live on a farm and have about 1,5 klms off gravel to travel on. How would the belt drive cope 😅with the dust?
I like the top box.
Yes, I think it helps with the overall massing and proportions, especially with the rear end. The economical box shape goes well with the horizontal and vertical lines in the side view.
Then you would appreciate plywood.
Yea I could afford the top box!
NO, mate. The back wheel RESONATES with the functional aesthetic. The back side is all about pushing and yes, it might be basic but its unadorned demeanor promises nothing but push. Am I wrong? I haven't ridden it. Now, color!?! Nah. It's antithetical to it's no-nonsense design. HOW MUCH is it? I want one....I think.
Anyway, I don't like plastic either but I LOVE range, bro. I don't like heavy weight but I LOVE being glued to the road. Marvelous articulation of these trade offs, thank you sir.
Love the cuts (edits), love the sensibility and the humor, dude. Got my sub.
I test rode one when they first hit the market here. I was amazed how agile and fun it was. I had purchased a 2022 1250RT, so buying one was not in the cards at the time. Keep thinking about it for local rides in town here.
Agreed, a simple gray oval hubcap covering both bolt sides of that back wheel would have been an easy step to improve the looks a ton.
A hubcap on a scooter? How about just don't make the wheel ugly?
@@brokenrecord3523 im good witb that option as well 👍🤣
Great show, but would it really be that hard to give an onscreen Euro / GBP / Dollar conversion?
Amazing review 👍
Thorough description, attractive scenarios, irony and competence, this video seems to me very…felt!
I bought mine right yesterday and I’m excited like a kid!
IMHO, there’s one word to correctly and completely describe this vehicle:
“pure unconventionality”.
If someone’s looking for the usual idea of “electric scooter” here, he/she may be disappointed.
Its strength is in its extreme peculiarity.
Greetings from Rome 👋🏻
It are two words.
An absolute amazing machine. I purchased same color. Terrific ride
Color?
@@brokenrecord3523 I think it’s a grey color tone. Lots of fun
I'm not worried one iota about the appearance side of things. That's exactly the set up I'd go for. I have a CB500F set up like that,I don't carry pillions. It looks easy to keep clean.
I bet all that matt black plastic will look beautiful when it has a couple of years worth of mud and grime on it from use. Love the idea of sneaking up behind traffic and surprising them, fantastic way for a car not to be aware of one's presence and crash into you. What a brilliant idea. Great review. What price?!!!
about 15 k usd
I saw the box and thought - oooooooo I like that... but you did a great job of making me hate it with you. The space on the steering column tho - I think this would take a clever mount for the phone?
This video is fantastic and super helpful, thank you!
It just looks gorgeous!
Can we place have a review of the Super Soco TC Max?
I agree about the storage. They could have mimicked the front fairing design and it would have looked much better. The rear wheel leaves room for customization. Almost no chance I would ride it regardless.
Love it, want it, will get it ...
would you prefer something that looks better but it's less functional or more dangerous?
Do you mind saying where you are, at time of filming this video? Thank you.
Awesome video, well presented, great real life use examples and well explained
Are form and function even that different in the end?
BMW of North America announces pricing and electric range for the new 2022 BMW CE 04 electric scooter. The pricing starts at $11,795 and that will get you 80 miles of electric range. The expected market launch is scheduled for Q1 2022. 231 kilograms = 509 pounds
Great video and really considering one of these; thanks 🙏
There seems to be alot of low down space above the rear wheel which is crying out for a cargo box out of the wind.
8500 would be a max price. But 12k, just can't do it.
I'll stick to my honda forza 300. A great machine.
Yes stick with your Honda you are doing more for the planet if you believe in the carbon rubbish never mind about the slave labour to provide all of those PEOPLE with these beautiful electric vehicles that make massive pollution with their dirty blood batteries....people wake up
Another great review and honesty 👍Can you put dollars and uk pound apart from Rand in your reviews? Thanks 👍
Loves the wheels and the "box."
Excuse me, what keywords can I find in this tail box?
comment tu attache une chaîne antivol sur cette machine ?
even if the storage box was turned 90* that might look better and perhaps keeps items from rolling left or right which messes with handling.
Constantly riding 100 kph. In winter around 5 degrees Celsius. What should be its max range ?
I have to commute 102 km single ride. Work 9 hours and go back. Charging it at work. Could it be done ?
why do you travel so far?
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Because i am a poor bastard. That is why i have to travel so far.
@@keesverhagen9227 Sorry bro
@@KrisVickers-wn6dd 🥹🥹
Sorry but any look at bmw's site or google will reveal there are some really nice bag storage options for the back seat.
How fast do you have to go, to generate the 1.21 Gigawatts?
Shame topbox voids carrying a adult sized pillion, I thought it would I also changed seat to the straight version with no hump but you loose heating and it’s much more uncomfortable. The only fix will be get the Shad box option which uses common sense and mounts behind the seat. Now I have to buy the shad mounting kit and try to retro fit the bmw box since I bought it already, bike is great and I am coming from a 2019 Goldwing DCT.
Fantastic, thx Matt!... not for SA yet indeed, Eishkom is still going strong with daily loadshedding....
How much the bike cost
What is the range of this
E Scooter?
I can't work out why I would go for this and not a Zero S with more than twice the range at the same price.
The ‘box’… was the first thing that caught my eye…
Ótimo conteúdo...
Muito bem explicado.
I'd have one if it had a set of forklift Forks on the front, a Golf bag carrier in the rear and built in solar cells as long a BMW does charge a subscription for heated grips etc!
I agree with all you say, from a Honda Maxi Scooter, Harley. and Indian motorcycle driver , Florida
The solid wheels hve noting to do with looks - solid wheels 10 times more aerodynamic than spoked wheels Great Job
I love the styling, but at $12k, they'll have to do a lot better than 80mi range to sell me on it. Time, and improved battery tech should solve that.
I love the overall look of the scooter but that long wheelbase doesn’t look kind for weaving around heavy traffic queues
Just watched this again seeing I watched Don review the CE04 earlier today. I agree about the cheap plastic facing you below the dash. Looks dreadful. Such a contrast with the beautiful dash. Everything else I love. Apart from the range and, to a lesser extent, the price. I even really like the top box, which I regard as 'industrial', like I said last time. But... you don't get the sport mode on the base model. That's ridiculous. Maybe you don't really need sport mode, especially in an urban setting.
Great review, top channel.
Hope you're recovering. Nick
Where’s the Tron track?
Complimenti per la prova , scooter eccezionale, percorso 23000 km , posso sapere quanto sei alto ? Grazie .
Can a passanger sit on the back with the box there?
Good review but why are you trying to be Richard Hammond
I was pleasantly surprised quite a nice a review. Normally a review of a German vehicle by someone of the Jeremy Clarkson vintage is a little like the "Don't mention the war" episode of Fawlty Towers,
Excellent review. Thank you. My wife and I both drive electric cars and I have always found managing the range very doable as the vast majority of our trips are less than the range and the vehicle can be fully charged at home before leaving. My summer commute is a Honda X-ADV. I recently ordered the CE04 as a replacement and am very much looking forward to it. I agree that the top box looks ugly on what is otherwise a stunning bike, which is a shame. I hope that it is too niche and distinctive to be of interest to thieves; with luck the electronics will make it hard to start and the break for parts market will be limited.
Richard, do you have any idea when I am able to order one in the US?
Nice to hear it. :) I rode this scooter and here are my thoughts: ua-cam.com/video/ImR74bXMOjs/v-deo.html
No center stand?
I'm surprised the UN hasn't "sanctioned" BMW for forward, and revolutionary thinking!
“Nobody even notices you arrive” - yeah, that’s not a good thing with distracted traffic.
Pretty good review although you failed to mention how comfortable or not the very slightly padded plank was,as someone who rides a conventional BMW motorcycle I wouldn’t have that thing as a present, just saying.
I saw many e-scooters in China when I visited there 12 years ago. They have shoebox size swappable rechargeable battery. Seems like very popular. I think they banned gas-powered scooters. The escooters were priced less than US$1000.
brand names?
I really wish they maxed-out on the range tho. I would put up with the extra weight for an extra 50miles. Would take it into a new realm entirely. Could easily fit a decent battery in the helmet box as an extra.
Thank you for this video. Seems to be a great bike if one can live with the range. But my one big problem is.......
The price.
Exactly. Rode one and the range should be better, otherwise a nice scooter. :) Here is my test ride if interested ua-cam.com/video/ImR74bXMOjs/v-deo.html
How much in American?
Could be useful if the price was right and freely available in SA(Not a special order).Thks.
I really enjoyed watching my favorit South African TV program In Australia.
you could put a scale inside the seat, so that you can't accidentally eccelerate whilest not sitting on it
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looks like 2 teams developed this, one in the front and one at the back. As a SA living in Bayern.. ich sage ag nee man..
I quite like the look of the front half. When are they going to get round to doing the back half?
I'm more just the reverse.
Nice Dyson, Mat. You’ve vacuumed those roads almost to perfection. Your missus will be proud of you! How about testing an iron next? 🤪
Great review; thanks for posting.
The front looks nice then it kinda started looking weird towards the back... I'll wait for the next design.
I like it. Wheels could be better indeed.
Would love if it had CCS. Makes it a small tourer.
Frankly, the wheels are among my favorite bits...!
Yeah. I kinda like it as long as you don't look too close it looks like the carbon wheel covers they use on Moto3 bikes haha.
It is a futuristic toy, not for everyone but for some. The price is in line with just said. So, for those who would like to be "in". These customers will pay for it. I rode one. Drop by to check it, if are interested.
No one show the charging connection..
I would buy it, if they added another battery in the huge space below the seat, to give it another 80miles of range, and if they sold it at the same price as this one. Too bad for them , they could have a huge headstart with this, but it's just too limited in range.
The battery life is a big problem, especially for this money... :) Can check my test ride here: ua-cam.com/video/ImR74bXMOjs/v-deo.html
The back box would not be kind to the aerodynamic profile, either. The shortness of bikes is what contributes to a lot of their drag, so why would BMW add a cube back there? At least have a pad for a passenger as compensation. It looks so dated on something so new.
I like designs that are not afraid to be honest about what they are, and that is certainly what they've done with the CE 04. However, to harp on about aerodynamics (again), I don't see the angularity as a big help. It won't matter too much for scooters, since they're more associated with practicality and fashion than high speeds, but this will matter for faster performance models. Kawasaki in particular seems to be making their new sports bikes as pointy as possible, instead of the shapes of the ZX-14.
The Kamm effect means it might acrtually reduce drag.
Great review Mate 👏👌
Nice review :) When I spent 10 yrs working and living in Bavaria, flitering through traffic to get to the front of the lights (or anyhere else) was a big no no. This was why not many of my biker work collegues used their bikes for work as there was no speed advantages over a car ! Big shame as the roads were great for 2 wheelers :)
We have the same stupid laws in Denmark - filtering is considered reckless irresponsible driving
I wish we had the same law in Switzerland because that’s only the start, in Geneva as soon as they have seen you have seen them they cut your priority, they use their vulnerability as a right of way
@@marcbungener1877 So what. Getting angry over motorcycles skipping the line is the same as getting angry at someone skipping the supermarket line, only they didn't buy anything. You take up the space of at least six motorcycles with your car
I like them , other manufacturers now do top boxes and larger screens, it would be ideal where I live as I live on a island and if I went the full 50 kms one way I’d be 10 km under the sea , and the top speed you can go is a lucky 50 mph , got overtaken by one the other week on our only dual carriage way ( all 1/4 mile of it ) very impressive 😊😊👍👍 ps been driving ice motorbikes for 50 yyand there’s nothing wrong with ev motorbike s 😊👍👍
The solid wheels also seem like a great idea for locks (not). Disc lock also seems hard to fit.
its electric and has an alarm system
BMW fixed this by making it weigh 2 tonnes so it cant be stolen.
Good report