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Here is a link to a riding review of this new BMW CE 04 electric scooter. If you go to buy one don't forget to bring a fat wallet - as always: https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/...first-ride.html
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #2 I had a similar impression.  In this BMW promotional video regarding the design of the CE 04. The presenter mentions their selection of a long flat seat as allowing the rider to adjust his/her position while riding and not be forced into one location by the contoured design of the seat. (Just like the way motorcycle seats used to be designed many years ago. Still not a bad idea. ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TimIdXXmkYk Here is a link to a BMW promotional video regarding the technical design of the scooter. I found the technology and build quality impressive, as you might expect from BMW. The 5-year warranty is also a nice feature. However, the design of the accessory saddlebag doesn't get me too excited. Perhaps offering a removable hard case also would be a good idea. Also shown was a taller windscreen, which certainly could be larger to offer better protection. Interestingly there was no mention of weather protection, which you would think would be important for a scooter mostly designed for city usage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUrRL979gHk
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #3Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #2 I hope this isn't the same designer who did the S1000XR where you can't move at all. If so, this person needs to pick a personality and stick with it.
2020 R1250RS
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One nice feature of the 500+ pound CE 04 (almost as much as my R1200RS weighs) is that it has a reverse function operated by a switch on the left handlebar.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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#6 | RE: BMW CE 04 electric scooter review
Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:28 pm (Last edited: Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:28 pm)
Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:28 pm (Last edited: Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:28 pm)
Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #5 So if you see a friend while riding it you can quietly back away without them noticing? |
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Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #6Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #5 can it do 30kph in reverse like a German Leopard tank?
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #2 - Though I suspect if one rode it a few times, it would look a lot better.... It has to be fast off the line with a low COG to make it feel great in the turning parts implied in the phrase, around town.
“A good man always knows his limitations.”
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Motorcycle.com reviews the 2022 BMW CE 04 electric scooter: https://www.motorcycle.com/features/2022...ini-review.html
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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