BMW CE 04
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name = BMW CE 04
|image = BMW CE 04.jpeg
|aka =
|manufacturer = BMW Motorrad
|parent_company = BMW
|production = 2022-present
|model_year =
|predecessor = BMW C evolution
|successor =
|class = Electric scooter
|engine = EMP156 synchronous electric motor, permanent magnet with liquid cooling
|top_speed = {{cvt|75|mph}}
|power = {{cvt|42|hp}} @ 4900
|torque = {{cvt|45.7|lbft}} @ 1500
|transmission = 1-speed
|suspension = F: telescopic fork, {{cvt|3.9|in}} travel
R: suspension strut, {{cvt|3.6|in}} travel
|brakes = F: 4-piston fixed caliper, dual {{cvt|265|mm}} disks with ABS
R: 1-piston floating caliper, {{cvt|265|mm}} disc
|tires = F: 120/70R-15
R: 160/60R-15
|rake_trail =
|wheelbase = {{cvt|66.0|in}}
|length =
|width = {{cvt|33.7|in}} with mirrors
|height = {{cvt|45.3|in}}
|seat_height = {{cvt|30.7|in}}
|dry_weight = {{cvt|509|lb}}
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The BMW CE 04 is an electric scooter produced by BMW Motorrad.
History
File:BMW Motorrad Concept Link, IAA 2017, Frankfurt (1Y7A1806).jpg 2017]]
The Concept Link design study gave an initial preview for the successor to the C evolution electric scooter as early as 2017, when it was shown at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Lake Como, Italy. The Concept Link featured a touchscreen instrument panel and luggage compartment beneath the rider's seat, using space made available through an electric traction motor; the "Link" name referred to internet connectivity features, including the ability to plot routes and select music based on the rider's appointment calendar.{{cite news |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15341211/bmw-wants-its-motorrad-concept-link-scooter-to-be-your-personal-mobility-assistant/ |title=BMW Wants Its Motorrad Concept Link Scooter to Be Your Personal Mobility Assistant |author=Markovich, Tony |date=May 30, 2017 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=2 February 2022}} As an accessory, a jacket wirelessly linked to the scooter allowed the rider to manipulate controls by making specific gestures.{{cite news |url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/bmw-motorrad-concept-link-is-a-connected-e-scooter-from-the-future/ |title=BMW Motorrad Concept Link is a smart e-scooter from the future |author=Paukert, Chris |date=May 26, 2017 |work=Road/Show |publisher=CNet |access-date=2 February 2022}}
An updated concept named Definition CE 04 was shown in November 2020 at BMW's "Next/Gen 2020" virtual show; at the time, BMW hinted a closely related production model would follow. The Definition concept included a large screen in the instrument panel, connected to the user's smartphone; the matching riding jacket was illuminated for visibility and contained a pocket that would charge the phone wirelessly.{{cite news |url=https://www.cycleworld.com/story/blogs/ask-kevin/bmw-definition-ce-04-scooter/ |title=BMW Definition CE 04 Scooter |author=Cameron, Kevin |date=November 26, 2020 |work=Cycle World |access-date=4 February 2022}} By March 2021, leaked patent images indicated that BMW had completed the design for a production version of the CE 04 with very few changes from the earlier Concept Link and Definition concepts.{{cite news |url=https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-news/production-ready-bmw-ce-04-revealed-in-patents/ |title=Production-ready BMW CE 04 Revealed in Patents |author=Purvis, Ben |date=March 31, 2021 |work=Cycle World |access-date=4 February 2022}}
In July 2021, BMW officially presented the final production version of the CE 04,{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/7/22566683/bmw-ce-04-electric-city-scooter-futuristic-design-motorrad |title=BMW's actually making the futuristic CE 04 electric scooter |author=O'Kane, Sean |date=July 7, 2021 |work=The Verge |access-date=2 February 2022}} which is scheduled to go on sale in February 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.bmw-motorrad.de/de/models/urban_mobility/ce04.html |title=CE 04|publisher=BMW Motorrad|language=de}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3854&mid=1|title=BMW Group to Host Los Angeles Media Showcase|publisher=BMW USA News}} The "04" in the name refers to the market segment (400 cc gasoline-powered scooters) at which it is intended.{{cite news |url=https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/2022-bmw-ce-04-first-ride/ |title=2022 BMW CE 04 First Ride Review |date=January 24, 2022 |first=Chris |last=Northover |work=Cycle World |access-date=2 February 2022}} The suggested retail price is {{USD|11795|2022|round=0}} in the United States{{cite news |url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2022-bmw-ce04-electric-scooter-first-ride-review/ |title=2022 BMW CE04 first ride review: Looks like the future, rides like the present |author=Hyatt, Kyle |date=January 21, 2022 |work=Road/Show |publisher=CNet |access-date=2 February 2022}} and {{GBP|11700}} in the United Kingdom.{{cite news |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/move-electric/bmw-ce-04-electric-scooter-review |title=BMW CE 04 electric scooter review |author=Child, Adam |date=31 January 2022 |work=Autocar |access-date=2 February 2022}} At Milipol 2021 in November, BMW showed a CE 04 equipped with a police package, which adds typical emergency vehicle equipment including LED strobe lights, siren, additional secured storage, and extra radio.{{cite news |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/green-cars/a38066720/bmw-ce-04-electric-scooter-police-bike-ev/ |title=BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter Gets the Polizei Pack |author=Ramey, Jay |date=October 26, 2021 |work=Autoweek |access-date=4 February 2022}}
Design
=Styling=
The CE 04 implements the styling from the Concept Link in production form with changes to make it road-legal, including mirrors and license plate mounts; The Verge noted the Concept Link looked like "[it would] be right at home in a sci-fi movie like Blade Runner" in 2017{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/26/15698882/bmw-motorrad-motorcycle-concept-link-photos |title=BMW's new concept motorcycle looks like it belongs in Blade Runner |author=O'Kane, Sean |date=May 26, 2017 |work=The Verge |access-date=2 February 2022}} and called the follow-up Definition CE 04 concept of November 2020 "straight out of a William Gibson novel. The elongated, low vehicle body and the diagonally rising front end create a clean break from the look of scooters as we know them." Deliberate rear panel gaps were left to provide a hint of the mechanics of the scooter.{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/11/21560306/bmw-electric-scooter-concept-motorrad-definition-ce-04 |title=BMW's new electric scooter concept aims to be your perfect cyberpunk mount |author=Hawkins, Andrew J. |date=November 11, 2020 |work=The Verge |access-date=2 February 2022}}
=Powertrain and battery=
The powertrain of the CE 04 is derived from BMW automobiles. The traction motor is a shortened version of the electric motor used in the X3 xDrive 30e and 225xe plug-in hybrid models, generating a peak of {{cvt|42|hp}} ({{cvt|20|hp}} continuous){{cite news |url=https://ridermagazine.com/2021/07/26/bmw-ce-04-electric-scooter-first-look-review/ |title=BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter {{!}} First Look Review |date=July 26, 2021 |work=Rider Magazine |access-date=2 February 2022}} and {{cvt|46|lbft}} of torque. The scooter can accelerate from {{cvt|0|–|30|mph}} in 2.6 seconds. The maximum speed is {{cvt|75|mph}}.
A derating version is available, for driving license reasons and their specifications are reduced to 31 hp (23 kW) (15 hp (11 kW) continuous).{{cite web|url=https://www.bmwmotorrad.com.sg/en/models/urban_mobility/ce04/technicaldata.html#/section-technical-data |title=CE 04 Technical data|publisher=BMW Motorrad}}
The electric traction motor is mounted to the chassis, not the swingarm, reducing unsprung weight. A toothed belt drive is used to transmit power from the motor to the rear wheel. Three driving modes are available (eco, rain, and road), controlling the amount of throttle response and regenerative braking; an optional driving mode (dynamic) provides the most aggressive throttle response and strongest regeneration.
The scooter is equipped with a 147.6 V, 60.6 Ah / 8.9 kWh (8.5 usable) lithium-ion storage battery originally designed for the iX and i4. The battery is attached to a cooling plate with fins, allowing heat to dissipate through the air. Estimated range is {{cvt|80|mi}} and {{cvt|62|mi}} for the derating version, using the WLTP cycle. It is capable of AC charging at up to 6.9 kW; it is not equipped with DC fast charging. Charging times (for battery state from 0% to 100%) are estimated to range from 4 hours, 20 minutes (using a 2.3 kW / Level 1 AC supply) to 1 hour, 40 minutes (6.9 kW / Level 2). On Level 2 charging, it takes 45 minutes to bring the battery from 20% to 80% state of charge.{{cite press release |url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0337286EN_US/the-new-bmw-ce-04 |title=The new BMW CE 04 |date=July 7, 2021 |publisher=BMW Group, Pressclub USA |access-date=3 March 2022}}
The CE 04 is fitted with mechanical brakes made by the Spanish brand JJuan; the front fork has twin {{cvt|265|mm|in|adj=mid|-diameter}} discs with 4-piston fixed calipers, while the rear wheel is equipped with a single {{cvt|265|mm}} disc and single-piston floating caliper. A two-channel anti-lock braking system from Bosch is fitted; as an option, the ABS Pro system includes a tilt sensor, regulating braking during cornering.
=Features=
The instrument panel features a {{cvt|10.25|in}} TFT color screen with integrated navigation and connectivity with the rider's smartphone through a Bluetooth and a Wi-Fi connection. Additionally, it features a ventilated smartphone storage compartment with a USB-C charging port. LED lights are standard. Traction control is available as an option. An adaptive headlight is optional, which provides additional light depending on lean angle.
A reversing aid is provided, controlled by a handlebar-mounted switch on the left side. When activated, the vehicle reverses at a walking pace.
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