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The 2023 BMW CE 04 has finally been launched with super-sophisticated technology and designed with a futuristic and contemporary appearance.There is so much to like about the 2023 BMW CE 04-its uber-modern appearance, well-thought-out practical design choices, and the convenience of an electric vehicle. The CE 04 is an excellent way to get around town-it’s practical, a blast to ride.
The first eye-catcher is that longboard-style seat. Usually, maxi-scooters have wide, cushy stepped saddles. The stock seat on the CE looks like a bench seat from a high school bleacher, and it doesn’t appear to be particularly comfortable.
Once you slide onto the CE 04’s plank and push the power button, the 10.25-inch TFT display lights up like a video game. Squeeze the left or right brake lever-no clutch, of course-while pressing a traditional power toggle switch on the right handlebar. The CE’s LED headlights turn on, and you’re ready to roll.
Scooters are designed for urban dwellers, and an electric scooter ups the game. Underseat storage has you covered, so there’s no need to carry a backpack on a run. Scooters make riding on two wheels a casual activity as the twist-and-go simplicity of piloting .
The CE 04 certainly delivers that satisfying feeling, even in the Eco mode. There is no hesitation, no fraction of a second while the clutch engages the transmission-just an immediate swoosh forward. The torque rush, which peaks at 46 ft-lbs at 1500 rpm, can be quite intoxicating.
Eco is one of three standard riding modes available on the CE 04 base model, along with Rain and Road. It maximizes the range of the scooter by reducing the throttle and torque response and optimizing battery regeneration during deceleration. On the other end of the spectrum, the Dynamic riding mode delivers the most aggressive throttle response.
The riding modes are a mix of complementary ingredients-ABS, traction control, throttle response, and regenerative braking-producing a nuanced recipe for different riding conditions.
The Rain mode has a throttle response that feels like the Eco mode, even though BMW describes the Rain mode as “gentle” and the Eco mode as “reduced.” Regardless, I found acceleration to be completely satisfying in all modes.
Although the 2023 BMW CE 04 is targeted to the urban community with short-distance needs, the maxi-scooter is freeway capable. BMW claims a top speed of 75 mph. I saw 80-it helps to weigh 115 pounds-but 75 is the realistic figure.
The BMW CE 04’s handling is impressive. On first look, one might think it’s not very nimble with its 66-inch wheelbase. Yet, the quarter-ton scooter is nicely agile. It carries its weight extremely low thanks to battery packs slim enough to be carried along at the bottom of the chassis. In the same way that a big-inch cruiser is surprisingly manageable, the CE is also not a handful at 509 pounds, even at low speeds.
The 2023 BMW CE 04’s suspension is non-adjustable, save for spring preload in the rear. Fortunately, the damping and spring rates are quite good. This is not surprising, as BMW focused on the needs of urban riders. Around town, little fazes it. The 4.3 inches of travel in front and 3.6 inches at the back handle potholes and uneven asphalt/concrete transitions comfortably. The 15-inch wheels certainly help, and keep the scooter from being nervous.
The 2023 BMW CE 04 comes with a 16-foot charging cable that plugs into a standard 120-volt household outlet, as well as public charging stations. It can charge from flat to 80 percent in three-and-a-half hours, taking 50 more minutes to fully charge the battery. If you’re a heavy electrons user, the Quick Charger option ($965) charges from zero to 80 percent in just over an hour.
A liquid-cooled electric motor powers the CE 04, tucked under the seat toward the rear of the chassis as is traditional with scooters. The configuration allows for a decent cargo space above the batteries. This allows carrying the scooter’s charger, or stashing a full-face helmet. It conveniently loads from the side.
22 июл 2023
