BMW CE 02

[cabanza]

Coolest thing to come out in years!

BMW had an unveiling on You Tube today. And it's already on their website!

CE 02

Electric moped? Electric scooter? eParkourer! The CE 02 from BMW Motorrad opens up a new segment for the Urban Mobility scene.

www.bmwmotorcycles.com

Available Spring 2024.

 

[Shinyribs]

I just can't see past those Coleman farm bike foot pegs.

No offense, Danno

 

[cabanza]

Walk around video. Looks like it's made in India.

 

[cabanza]

I just can't see past those Coleman farm bike foot pegs.

No offense, Danno

They have BMX style foot pegs as an accessory...

 

[Danno]

I just can't see past those Coleman farm bike foot pegs.

No offense, Danno

The only reasons I can think of is ergos and safety. Bikes with short seat to peg distances and mid mount pegs can have the rider's toes pointing down. A stump or curb will catch toes! So newbies can keep the toes pointing up. Totally sucks for standing up. Makes for great traction on the coleman.

I dont know why running boards and a super long seat is impossible to design.

 

[TravelinLite]

Ape hangers? 😀

 

[cabanza]

Ape hangers? 😀

No it's just a really upright riding position. Think supermotard.

 

[cabanza]

Official BMW intro video

 

[staticPort]

Makes me want to go for a ride on my Monkey . . .

 

[Danno]

Ape hangers? 😀

Any bike that is chest height...is like punching through a wall for ergos. In 2007 I was a test rider and pdi guy. The harley wideglide could hang a mean right turn from a stop with bar leverage. But ergos, rake/trail specs are not top priority. The accessory market growth vs industry? Hmm cool little bike but no...seat needs more height and length. Which would help the ape hangers. And midmout pegs. This is classic mc stuff...i dont get it. Colemans are minibikes sold at chain stores that can embarrass high dollar bikes in certain terrains. But the ergos are crap with a comical factor. More of a rodeo ride which ups the factor on trail speed. Weird stuff. I say another cruiser bike boom is about to start. Great bikes and crappy ergos and geometry. Good times! Thankfully we have good tires.

 

[cabanza]

The 2 sets of foot pegs allow for 2 different riding positions (according to BMW). The way I see it, it allows you a sporty position when you're riding solo and allows you to carry a passenger. I am digging the 14" wheels. This will leave every mini moto behind. Pretty much everything else too anywhere in the city.

 

[cabanza]

BMW is also launching smart glasses. Here are the details:

BMW Motorrad Reveals Smart Glasses With Head-Up Display

Going on sale later this year in the United States, the new BMW ConnectedRide Smartglasses has a built-in HUD showing essential info.

www.bmwblog.com

They apparently also adjust to your eyesight.