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BMW motorrad electric scooter


the 'motorrad e' electric scooter concept by BMW


the 'motorrad e' is an electric maxi scooter concept by BMW, designed to offer the motorcycle-like
performance of the company's 2-cylinder combustion engine motorrad scooters with completely
electric technology. the 'motorrad e' is on exhibition at the frankfurt international motor show.

the vehicle's body features a sporty shape, with a twin-tipped front spoiler, low cut windshield,
and foreshortened rear. light alloy wheels mimic the style of the BMW i electric car concept vehicles,
while the metals and acrylic glass used for the body include a range of contrasting colours.

conventional side mirrors are replaced by two rear video cameras that feed to two LCD monitors
installed in the cockpit. a central digital display depicts speed, gasoline usage, and other relevant data.

the vehicle charges via standard household power sockets, attaining a full charge in under three hours
and therein providing a driving range of 100 kilometers. these numbers are made feasible by intelligent
battery management and brake energy recuperation systems, built alongside performance technology
that lets the 'motorrad' equal the acceleration rates and continuous output characteristic of a combustion
engine maxi scooter.



3/4 rear view



front view



cockpit



detail on controls



detail on rear



video preview of the 'motorrad e'

jenny db
09.14.11  
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i hated that video. told me very little about the bike.
MCB   09.14.11
beautiful woman
Dieter   09.14.11
Looks good. Aside from the lively colors, nothing unconventional on the design side and,... what is a fruit chopper do at the rear? It's kinda ugly, and scary, the first thing that comes to your mind when it starts rotating is that someone might put their hand in :P
m25   09.15.11
Yeah I get the picture but don't get why it's just a concept! Why tantalize us with a form of transport which is not only necessary but inevitable? When is it real? 5yrs/ 10yrs? Why does it take sooooo long for companies like BMW to make these ideas reality? Hurry up! The world needs these technologies today!
thinkfeeldo   09.16.11
the camera is too deep and too small, better with mirror. No need to maintain and does use electricity. And whats with the rear, looks like a b*tthole :D
rdee   09.18.11
Common, if BMW and other companies start to produce a lot of electrics cars and bikes, our poor petroleum companies’ friends, will have nothing to eat.
You know, they have a lot of financial problems
Jim   09.19.11
Great stuff from you, man. Ive read your stuff before and youre just too awesome. I love what youve got here, love what youre saying and the way you say it. You make it entertaining and you still manage to keep it smart. I cant wait to read more from you. This is really a great blog bmw for sale
tariq   09.20.11
An excellent write-up with good points, We have been a lurker right here for quite a while but hope to become much more engaged in the future. I need some pics of new jaguar and new kia cars for my book.
Martha   09.20.11
What about the power? Is it like a 50cc scooter or larger?
curious george   09.21.11
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