Subj : I rode the BMW CE 02 e-motorbike and it is one of the finest appl To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Sat Oct 04 2025 02:15:06 I rode the BMW CE 02 e-motorbike and it is one of the finest applications of electrification in the two-wheeled world Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Description: Compact, cool and a joy to ride, BMW's CE 02 shows how EVs can make a difference FULL STORY ======================================================================Funky electric motorcycle comes in two power outputs 11kW or 4kW options can be ridden on basic licenses Compact, cool and stupidly fun to ride The electric motorcycle market can be split into two contingents: one that attempts to mimic internal combustion engine bikes and gloss over the motors and battery packs, while the other tears up the rulebook and throws it out of the window. Ill have to admit, I am a fan of the latter, as it eschews the need to have the same monotonous conversation with the general public about its lack of engine and exhaust note. The BMW CE 02, for example, is so wild and different, most folk are so bowled over by its general looks and road presence that they dont even bother making the combustion engine connection. As a quick overview, the CE 02 is the smaller sibling to the full-size but equally neo-futuristic CE04 but here it is designed to appeal to a raft of age groups and demographics, from those that want a fuss-free way to get around town to individuals that have never thrown a leg over a motorcycle. Hence it is available in either 4kW (5hp) or 11kW (15hp) outputs, meaning it can be ridden on a CBT or basic scooter training in most countries. The easily removable flat seat houses one or two batteries, depending on the version, and it can be charged from a standard domestic plug socket in around five hours or faster via an optional 11kW adaptor. BMW describes the machine as an eParkourer, which doesnt make much sense, but it is essentially an agile city-slicker that weighs just 132kg (119kg in the 4kW version) and can manage around 60 miles on a single charge in the top-spec versions. Image 1 of 6 (Image credit: BMW/Jake Baggaley) Image 2 of 6 (Image credit: BMW/Jake Baggaley) Image 3 of 6 (Image credit: BMW/Jake Baggaley) Image 4 of 6 (Image credit: BMW/Jake Baggaley) Image 5 of 6 (Image credit: BMW/Jake Baggaley) Image 6 of 6 (Image credit: BMW/Jake Baggaley) No matter the output, power delivery has been engineered in a way that the CE 02 dashes from rest to 30mph (a typical traffic light sprint) in less than three seconds. Its a zippy little machine that can be thrown around like a bicycle. Both the front and rear brakes are mounted to the handlebars (like an eBike ) and only the front is hooked up to the ABS. Yank the rear brake and the CE 02 pulls some impressive skids. It actively encourages a bit of hooligan antics, if that's your thing. Whats more, regen braking in the zippiest Flash mode helps feed power back into the battery packs to extend the ride. Analysis: EVs need to be bold (Image credit: BMW/Jake Baggaley) With BMWs typical build quality and famed riding dynamics, the CE 02 feels solid and it looks like nothing else on the market. There are elements of Honda Grom, but with futuristic sci-fi touches. Park it up in a public place and youll get stuck conversing with a passer-by about its top speed, range, charging time and ability to carry a pillion passenger (it can). Theres typically a quizzing on the ability to mount a smartphone and charge it, as well as questions abount BMWs companion smartphone app that can be used for navigational duties. But thats fine, the CE 02 is unapologetically different and nails a sweet spot in terms of range, power output and simple charging. Its not trying to be a petrol-powered motorcycle, but instead offers something completely fresh. The biggest sticking point is the price, with CE 02 starting at 7,450 in the UK ($7,599/around AU$11,500) for the base model, with the 11kW full-power version rising to 8,450 ($8,424/around AU$12,750). Its certainly not cheap, but monthly finance deals can see the CE 02 cost 89 a month in the UK ($29.48 per $1,000 financed in the US), though this requires a deposit up front. Thats cheaper than some travel cards to use public transport across large cities and certainly a much cooler way of getting around. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! And of course you can also follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings in video form, and get regular updates from us on WhatsApp too. you might also like The 7 hottest new electric motorcycles and scooters to boost your commute I've ridden Honda's latest electric scooter with clever battery-swap technology and it might just convince commuters to give up on petrol I've ridden the groundbreaking Verge TS Pro electric superbike and it almost lives up to its Tron-like looks and hefty price tag ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/i-rode-the-bmw -ce-02-e-motorbike-and-it-is-one-of-the-finest-applications-of-electrification -in-the-two-wheeled-world --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .