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BMW CE04

Thank you to BMW Motorrad, Hobart for the opportunity to does offer almost everything.
ride the CE04.
Who is it suited to?
To be frank, this is the first electric vehicle I have operated.
Urban environment commuters, everyone who is within a 30-
My impressions were as follows: 40 km range of work or whatever, can comfortably utilise this
scooter. I guess you can feel good, using an environmentally
“Star Wars” look about the machine may not appeal to some, friendly device.
but I (a huge fan of the franchise) did not mind its looks at all.
Interestingly I am informed Councils and Emergency Services
The usual BMW Motorrad features, superb TFT screen, heated are considering them for various purposes.
grips and seat and adequate storage for a scooter.
Once again thank you Hobart BMW.
Power was similar to a 400cc scooter, but the huge difference
is that the torque is there from the first twist of the throttle. Terry McCarthy #40625
There is very little in the way of 4-wheelers that will out-
accelerate the CE04 away from the traffic lights.
Handling I found to be great. It looks very long in the
wheelbase, but that has no effect on handling. I rode it in
urban and rural environments.

It is heavy off the stand, but once it is upright, it feels light,
both stationary and at slow or faster speeds. It will happily sit
at 110km/h if your commute has those sorts of roads.
There are several modes which change throttle and
regenerative effects. (Eco, Rain, Road and Dynamic)

Brakes are superb and the regenerative effect of recharging
is also very good, lighting up the brake light as the scooter is
decelerating.

I guess my biggest gripes are that the RANGE is limited to
130kms. Pricing is also a little high, but I have not seen any
quality electric vehicles that are cheap, and for the price, BMW

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